
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc
T123 OBMMOT history
T123 OBM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 79,421 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T123 OBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 7 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T123 OBM was last recorded at 79,421 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 5,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,283 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,138 miles
- Average per year
- 2,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,421 miles
- 2025 – 74,283 miles
- 2024 – 67,269 miles
- 2023 – 62,048 miles
- 2022 – 55,943 miles
- 2021 – 54,612 miles
- 2020 – 54,578 miles
- 2019 – 54,331 miles
- 2018 – 52,211 miles
- 2017 – 51,792 miles
- 2016 – 46,961 miles
- 2015 – 44,777 miles
- 2014 – 43,188 miles
- 2013 – 38,714 miles
- 2012 – 37,353 miles
- 2011 – 35,895 miles
- 2010 – 33,719 miles
- 2009 – 32,742 miles
- 2008 – 31,606 miles
- 2007 – 29,480 miles
- 2006 – 27,109 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine hunting at idle
- AdvisoryPoor headlight beam patterns
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2015
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,421 miles (+5,138)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 79,421 miles
- Test number
- 501302597620
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine hunting at idle
- AdvisoryPoor headlight beam patterns
Pass74,283 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 74,283 miles
- Test number
- 434239285220
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront coil springs noisy lock to lock
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - OSR will require attention VERY soon (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail74,283 miles (+7,014)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,283 miles
- Test number
- 792028450465
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront coil springs noisy lock to lock
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - OSR will require attention VERY soon (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,269 miles (+36)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 67,269 miles
- Test number
- 183631835110
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail67,233 miles (+5,185)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,233 miles
- Test number
- 181507571131
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,048 miles (+6,105)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 62,048 miles
- Test number
- 975417284485
- AdvisoryAll four tyres bold on inner edges
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryO/s/f ball joint has play
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRust and corrosion on underside
Pass55,943 miles (+38)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 55,943 miles
- Test number
- 975516975129
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle corrosion
Fail55,905 miles (+1,293)2 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,905 miles
- Test number
- 755762948885
- MajorFuel hose leaking Engine bay under side . nearside (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle corrosion
Pass54,612 miles (+34)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 54,612 miles
- Test number
- 602424841403
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral under floor corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail54,578 miles (+247)2 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,578 miles
- Test number
- 633963097349
- MajorNearside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral under floor corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass54,331 miles (+34)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 54,331 miles
- Test number
- 756977358779
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail54,297 miles (+2,086)1 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,297 miles
- Test number
- 478425173111
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass52,211 miles (+419)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,211 miles
- Test number
- 205261158530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass51,792 miles (+36)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 51,792 miles
- Test number
- 397594738205
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail51,756 miles (+4,795)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,756 miles
- Test number
- 587501920209
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,961 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 46,961 miles
- Test number
- 750554030328
- AdvisoryFRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED
- AdvisoryMETAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR CORRODED
- AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Fail46,933 miles (+2,156)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,933 miles
- Test number
- 266659538204
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED
- AdvisoryMETAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR CORRODED
- AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Pass44,777 miles (+1,589)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 44,777 miles
- Test number
- 648247085062
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass43,188 miles (+4,474)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,188 miles
- Test number
- 589324674080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front tyre perished
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass38,714 miles (+1,361)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,714 miles
- Test number
- 168155773472
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,353 miles (+1,458)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,353 miles
- Test number
- 925672672088
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass35,895 miles (+2,176)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 35,895 miles
- Test number
- 115849051477
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Pass33,719 miles (+977)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 33,719 miles
- Test number
- 233845420016
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass32,742 miles (+1,136)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 32,742 miles
- Test number
- 142513829029
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
Pass31,606 miles (+2,126)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 31,606 miles
- Test number
- 581655428046
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass29,480 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 29,480 miles
- Test number
- 894757817046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,478 miles (+2,369)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,478 miles
- Test number
- 634116317044
- FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass27,109 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 27,109 miles
- Test number
- 104286626012
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T123 OBM
- Does T123 OBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 OBM is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T123 OBM?
- The MOT on T123 OBM is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T123 OBM done?
- T123 OBM was recorded at 79,421 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,588 miles a year.
- Has T123 OBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T123 OBM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T123 OBM 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 OBM find?
- T123 OBM passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; engine hunting at idle; poor headlight beam patterns.
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