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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T156 CLRMOT history

T156 CLR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,948 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 CLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 CLR was last recorded at 89,948 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,940 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,948 miles
  • 2024 – 89,444 miles
  • 2023 – 87,904 miles
  • 2022 – 85,098 miles
  • 2017 – 80,762 miles
  • 2016 – 75,998 miles
  • 2015 – 71,514 miles
  • 2014 – 66,347 miles
  • 2013 – 61,748 miles
  • 2012 – 55,438 miles
  • 2011 – 50,297 miles
  • 2010 – 47,029 miles
  • 2009 – 43,423 miles
  • 2008 – 39,617 miles
  • 2007 – 27,148 miles
  • 2006 – 22,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,948 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,948 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,948 miles
    Test number
    592713234974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail89,940 miles (+496)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    180646060090
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass89,444 miles (+1,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    499017953889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass87,904 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    942194662098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail87,900 miles (+2,802)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,900 miles
    Test number
    536122593826
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,098 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    974578234155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,762 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,762 miles
    Test number
    571642707524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,998 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    153742054399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,514 miles (+5,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,514 miles
    Test number
    388462035115
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
  10. Pass66,347 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    985134314123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,748 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    219751843141
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank
  12. Fail61,748 miles (+6,310)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    549771843189
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank
  13. Pass55,438 miles (+5,141)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,438 miles
    Test number
    358019232166
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and wearing on edges
  14. Pass50,297 miles (+3,268)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,297 miles
    Test number
    376499531104
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin poor condition
  15. Pass47,029 miles (+3,606)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    980828840018
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished on outer side walls
    • NoteBoth rear brakes pipes silghtly rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin slightly poor condition
  16. Pass43,423 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    871817859091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,419 miles (+3,802)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,419 miles
    Test number
    660246359036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass39,617 miles (+12,469)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    891706858037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,148 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,148 miles
    Test number
    903308237050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,366 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,366 miles
    Test number
    241658246091
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T156 CLR

Does T156 CLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 CLR is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T156 CLR?
The MOT on T156 CLR is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T156 CLR done?
T156 CLR was recorded at 89,948 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,408 miles a year.
Has T156 CLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 CLR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T156 CLR 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 T156 CLR find?
T156 CLR passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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