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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,997 cc

T111 BSHMOT history

T111 BSH is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 229,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
229,644 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 BSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T111 BSH was last recorded at 229,644 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 8,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,134 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,510 miles
Average per year
15,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,644 miles
  • 2025 – 221,134 miles
  • 2024 – 211,518 miles
  • 2023 – 199,264 miles
  • 2022 – 182,115 miles
  • 2021 – 165,582 miles
  • 2020 – 157,392 miles
  • 2019 – 144,138 miles
  • 2018 – 132,379 miles
  • 2017 – 110,199 miles
  • 2016 – 85,840 miles
  • 2015 – 66,576 miles
  • 2014 – 40,788 miles
  • 2013 – 35,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail229,644 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail229,644 miles (+8,510)3 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,644 miles
    Test number
    584288973592
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass221,134 miles (+9,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    221,134 miles
    Test number
    527356907732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s around fuel tank area and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass211,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    211,518 miles
    Test number
    425503633092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail211,518 miles (+12,254)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,518 miles
    Test number
    927935392560
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass199,264 miles (+17,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    199,264 miles
    Test number
    261907277724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass182,115 miles (+16,533)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,115 miles
    Test number
    430217993956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm on the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass165,582 miles (+8,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,582 miles
    Test number
    803522734998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass157,392 miles (+13,254)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    157,392 miles
    Test number
    198129318770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,138 miles (+11,759)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,138 miles
    Test number
    747765455866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,379 miles (+22,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,379 miles
    Test number
    449459860821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,199 miles (+24,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,199 miles
    Test number
    334091005580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass85,840 miles (+19,264)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    571257701159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,576 miles (+25,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,576 miles
    Test number
    618436655066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass40,788 miles (+5,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,788 miles
    Test number
    148607954493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass35,523 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    125130233372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    258996183010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T111 BSH

Does T111 BSH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T111 BSH expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T111 BSH?
The MOT on T111 BSH expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T111 BSH done?
T111 BSH was recorded at 229,644 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 15,353 miles a year.
Has T111 BSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 BSH has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T111 BSH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T111 BSH find?
T111 BSH failed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 10 more.

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