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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

T123 BOBMOT history

T123 BOB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
132,637 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 BOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 BOB was last recorded at 132,637 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,634 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,637 miles
  • 2021 – 132,634 miles
  • 2020 – 132,632 miles
  • 2019 – 131,921 miles
  • 2018 – 125,715 miles
  • 2017 – 123,744 miles
  • 2016 – 119,027 miles
  • 2015 – 115,435 miles
  • 2014 – 108,155 miles
  • 2012 – 108,136 miles
  • 2011 – 102,245 miles
  • 2010 – 96,055 miles
  • 2009 – 89,070 miles
  • 2008 – 80,692 miles
  • 2007 – 69,268 miles
  • 2006 – 67,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,637 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,637 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,637 miles
    Test number
    430434404101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,634 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,634 miles
    Test number
    354900465833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,632 miles (+711)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,632 miles
    Test number
    583446722834
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    871579596924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail131,921 miles (+6,206)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    889071831881
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass125,715 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    297057413215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,744 miles (+4,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,744 miles
    Test number
    416247380300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass119,027 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    524818076799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,435 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,435 miles
    Test number
    601809965600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    195817624201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,155 miles (+19)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    807711224275
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low

  12. Pass108,136 miles (+5,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,136 miles
    Test number
    389701502344
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes has slight play

  13. Pass102,245 miles (+6,190)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    909991181270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBad movement in both front wishbone rear bushes
    • NoteFront brake imbalance only just passed maximum reading allowed 25% actual reading 23%
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
    • NotePower steering belt deteriorating

  14. Pass96,055 miles (+6,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,055 miles
    Test number
    742562380207
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass89,070 miles (+8,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,070 miles
    Test number
    351106579432
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass80,692 miles (+11,424)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    193281068219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in offside track rod inner ball joint

  17. Pass69,268 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    640605657254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,073 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,073 miles
    Test number
    353707776292
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass67,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,073 miles
    Test number
    724557776206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T123 BOB

Does T123 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 BOB is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T123 BOB?
The MOT on T123 BOB is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T123 BOB done?
T123 BOB was recorded at 132,637 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
Has T123 BOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 BOB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T123 BOB 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 T123 BOB find?
T123 BOB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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