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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T14 DOUMOT history

T14 DOU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,130 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T14 DOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T14 DOU was last recorded at 131,130 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,571 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,559 miles
Average per year
6,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,130 miles
  • 2025 – 125,571 miles
  • 2024 – 125,105 miles
  • 2023 – 124,196 miles
  • 2022 – 123,723 miles
  • 2021 – 123,300 miles
  • 2020 – 122,419 miles
  • 2019 – 117,986 miles
  • 2018 – 107,408 miles
  • 2017 – 97,267 miles
  • 2016 – 84,422 miles
  • 2015 – 76,984 miles
  • 2014 – 66,142 miles
  • 2013 – 53,630 miles
  • 2012 – 39,564 miles
  • 2011 – 26,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,130 miles
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,130 miles (+5,559)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,130 miles
    Test number
    539599657497
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,571 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,571 miles
    Test number
    235590843995
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexis' (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass125,105 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,105 miles
    Test number
    331771613949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,104 miles (+908)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,104 miles
    Test number
    771780113043
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass124,196 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,196 miles
    Test number
    278450627607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,723 miles (+423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,723 miles
    Test number
    668978150051
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,300 miles (+881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,300 miles
    Test number
    263203939337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass122,419 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,419 miles
    Test number
    662121819590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail122,404 miles (+4,418)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,404 miles
    Test number
    354523907260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass117,986 miles (+10,578)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    692490653822
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo Rear Seat Belts Fitted at Time Of Test..
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub Lower bush has slight play

  11. Pass107,408 miles (+10,141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,408 miles
    Test number
    245960508449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,267 miles (+12,845)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,267 miles
    Test number
    184694793056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f/ and o/s/f /tyres worn from inner edge

  13. Pass84,422 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    930616356601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,984 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    289225895479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,980 miles (+10,838)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    475004595128
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass66,142 miles (+12,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,142 miles
    Test number
    726509184123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    329037103280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail53,630 miles (+14,066)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    366277703261
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,564 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,564 miles
    Test number
    726445002244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,511 miles (+13,145)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    517613302213
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass26,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    369920881118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail26,366 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    965230181140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about T14 DOU

Does T14 DOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T14 DOU is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T14 DOU?
The MOT on T14 DOU 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 T14 DOU done?
T14 DOU was recorded at 131,130 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,858 miles a year.
Has T14 DOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T14 DOU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T14 DOU 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 T14 DOU find?
T14 DOU failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency below requirements; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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