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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

T123 SHXMOT history

T123 SHX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
179,756 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 SHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 SHX was last recorded at 179,756 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,749 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,756 miles
  • 2024 – 177,569 miles
  • 2023 – 175,172 miles
  • 2022 – 169,059 miles
  • 2021 – 162,808 miles
  • 2019 – 152,478 miles
  • 2018 – 147,588 miles
  • 2017 – 146,413 miles
  • 2015 – 139,325 miles
  • 2014 – 134,254 miles
  • 2013 – 129,317 miles
  • 2012 – 121,806 miles
  • 2011 – 110,536 miles
  • 2010 – 91,029 miles
  • 2009 – 88,174 miles
  • 2008 – 71,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,756 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,756 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,756 miles
    Test number
    334812584769
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail179,749 miles (+2,180)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,749 miles
    Test number
    849682979280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass177,569 miles (+2,397)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    177,569 miles
    Test number
    360744153582
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass175,172 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    175,172 miles
    Test number
    139725218305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail175,160 miles (+6,101)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,160 miles
    Test number
    279093920735
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam hid lamp comes on at first but cuts out with in 20 seconds (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake wear warning showing on dash board brake pads all ok
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s tyre tread pattern low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass169,059 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,059 miles
    Test number
    771689496726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail169,059 miles (+6,251)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,059 miles
    Test number
    939755300474
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,808 miles (+10,330)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,808 miles
    Test number
    606188256103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,478 miles
    Test number
    582877662182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail152,478 miles (+4,890)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,478 miles
    Test number
    970365037901
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass147,588 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    147,588 miles
    Test number
    262567334785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,413 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,413 miles
    Test number
    302026643860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,325 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    139,325 miles
    Test number
    165448825173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,254 miles (+4,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,254 miles
    Test number
    199671704110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass129,317 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    129,317 miles
    Test number
    537077813140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,806 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    121,806 miles
    Test number
    506632182065
    • NoteNearsidfe front tyre has evidence of fouling suspension at some point
    • NoteRear exhaust heat sheild loose
    • NoteSome brake pipes light corrosion

  17. Fail121,800 miles (+11,264)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,800 miles
    Test number
    826050182093
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteNearsidfe front tyre has evidence of fouling suspension at some point
    • NoteRear exhaust heat sheild loose
    • NoteSome brake pipes light corrosion

  18. Pass110,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    119445401113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,536 miles (+19,507)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    626844801184
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass91,029 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,029 miles
    Test number
    663575670081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,174 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    301778119203
    • NoteNoise from o/s/r wheel when parking brake is applied
    • NoteRear no. plate poor

  22. Fail88,174 miles (+17,123)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    372841019270
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNoise from o/s/r wheel when parking brake is applied
    • NoteRear no. plate poor

  23. Pass71,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,051 miles
    Test number
    110236428234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T123 SHX

Does T123 SHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 SHX is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T123 SHX?
The MOT on T123 SHX is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T123 SHX done?
T123 SHX was recorded at 179,756 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,317 miles a year.
Has T123 SHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 SHX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T123 SHX 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 SHX find?
T123 SHX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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