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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

T121 GRHMOT history

T121 GRH is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
163,608 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 GRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 GRH was last recorded at 163,608 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 22,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,299 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
22,309 miles
Average per year
14,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,608 miles
  • 2025 – 141,299 miles
  • 2024 – 125,053 miles
  • 2023 – 110,804 miles
  • 2022 – 97,896 miles
  • 2021 – 69,284 miles
  • 2020 – 47,008 miles
  • 2019 – 36,300 miles
  • 2018 – 30,792 miles
  • 2017 – 23,468 miles
  • 2016 – 16,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,608 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    163,608 miles
    Test number
    174689941308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail163,607 miles (+22,308)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,607 miles
    Test number
    356236897128
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass141,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,299 miles
    Test number
    892382081179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,297 miles (+16,244)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,297 miles
    Test number
    359850360287
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake locking device ineffective (1.1.21 (f))
  5. Pass125,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    795567735862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,053 miles (+14,249)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    112727724735
    • 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))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  7. Pass110,804 miles (+12,908)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,804 miles
    Test number
    545847347137
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens damaged
  8. Pass97,896 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,896 miles
    Test number
    270780770138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s rack end
  9. Fail97,896 miles (+7,933)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,896 miles
    Test number
    402814771574
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s rack end
  10. Pass89,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    396938759179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,963 miles (+20,679)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    633415115892
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass69,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    706429110840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,284 miles (+22,276)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    230430939102
    • 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))
  14. Pass47,008 miles (+10,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,008 miles
    Test number
    475421250536
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass36,300 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    195030905990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,792 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,792 miles
    Test number
    482184689587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,468 miles (+6,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,468 miles
    Test number
    204779028063
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items
  18. Pass16,783 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,783 miles
    Test number
    609946223216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    13,521 miles
    Test number
    612620316847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 GRH

Does T121 GRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 GRH is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 GRH?
The MOT on T121 GRH is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 GRH done?
T121 GRH was recorded at 163,608 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 14,526 miles a year.
Has T121 GRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 GRH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T121 GRH 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 T121 GRH find?
T121 GRH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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