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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

T15 ARPMOT history

T15 ARP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 180,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
180,687 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 ARP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 ARP was last recorded at 180,687 miles on 14 Dec 2024, 7,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
173,035 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,652 miles
Average per year
10,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,687 miles
  • 2023 – 173,035 miles
  • 2022 – 168,202 miles
  • 2021 – 158,731 miles
  • 2020 – 153,172 miles
  • 2019 – 140,990 miles
  • 2018 – 125,555 miles
  • 2017 – 112,030 miles
  • 2016 – 100,968 miles
  • 2015 – 86,841 miles
  • 2014 – 74,710 miles
  • 2013 – 61,719 miles
  • 2012 – 48,945 miles
  • 2011 – 36,428 miles
  • 2010 – 29,571 miles
  • 2009 – 21,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,687 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers adrift
  • AdvisoryParking brake low effort

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,687 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,687 miles
    Test number
    820426280813
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers adrift
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort

  2. Fail180,687 miles (+7,652)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,687 miles
    Test number
    423259328729
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers adrift
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort

  3. Pass173,035 miles (+4,833)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,035 miles
    Test number
    941737144396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass168,202 miles (+9,471)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,202 miles
    Test number
    533469494034
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass158,731 miles (+5,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,731 miles
    Test number
    924222881783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass153,172 miles (+12,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,172 miles
    Test number
    692436590149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass140,990 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,990 miles
    Test number
    187653725264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail140,990 miles (+15,435)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,990 miles
    Test number
    580997462532
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass125,555 miles (+13,525)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,555 miles
    Test number
    770940471410
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass112,030 miles (+11,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,030 miles
    Test number
    715304162809
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass100,968 miles (+14,127)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,968 miles
    Test number
    233858267707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,841 miles (+12,131)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    778105795153
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass74,710 miles (+12,991)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    928672694128
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass61,719 miles (+12,774)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,719 miles
    Test number
    128617203217
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTowbar socket corroded on plug.

  15. Pass48,945 miles (+12,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    908608472109
    • NoteTow bar electrical plug corroded slightly.

  16. Pass36,428 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    558206201281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,571 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,571 miles
    Test number
    254887000288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,754 miles
    Test number
    824528399125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 ARP

Does T15 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T15 ARP expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T15 ARP?
The MOT on T15 ARP expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T15 ARP done?
T15 ARP was recorded at 180,687 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2024, an average of 10,313 miles a year.
Has T15 ARP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 ARP has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T15 ARP 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 T15 ARP find?
T15 ARP passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 4 more.

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