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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

T15 BAHMOT history

T15 BAH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
190,338 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 BAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 BAH was last recorded at 190,338 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2009: 48,794 miles, lower than 133,261 miles on 12 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,306 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,338 miles
  • 2022 – 180,528 miles
  • 2021 – 175,726 miles
  • 2020 – 173,190 miles
  • 2018 – 166,680 miles
  • 2017 – 161,552 miles
  • 2016 – 152,530 miles
  • 2015 – 132,736 miles
  • 2014 – 117,271 miles
  • 2013 – 105,955 miles
  • 2012 – 92,420 miles
  • 2011 – 81,101 miles
  • 2010 – 64,369 miles
  • 2009 – 48,794 miles
  • 2008 – 114,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,338 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Bottom engine cover preventing clear view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,338 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,338 miles
    Test number
    107739040489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail190,306 miles (+9,778)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,306 miles
    Test number
    340115222020
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass180,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    180,528 miles
    Test number
    235383712813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail180,528 miles (+4,802)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,528 miles
    Test number
    323603545917
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass175,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,726 miles
    Test number
    505560654244
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail175,726 miles (+2,536)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,726 miles
    Test number
    399854859022
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass173,190 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    173,190 miles
    Test number
    522117449391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,680 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    166,680 miles
    Test number
    657089183461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,552 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,552 miles
    Test number
    456683754466
    • AdvisoryBottom engine cover preventing clear view
  10. Fail161,541 miles (+9,011)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,541 miles
    Test number
    740799304092
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBottom engine cover preventing clear view
  11. Pass152,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,530 miles
    Test number
    687373564931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail152,530 miles (+19,794)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,530 miles
    Test number
    121518625502
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail132,736 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,736 miles
    Test number
    209891745155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  14. Pass132,736 miles (+15,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,736 miles
    Test number
    997541845192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  15. Pass117,271 miles (+11,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,271 miles
    Test number
    116332144140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  16. Pass105,955 miles (+13,535)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,955 miles
    Test number
    376250463158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,420 miles (+11,319)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    595543462115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,101 miles (+16,732)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    267301651148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,369 miles (+15,575)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    601236130163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,794 miles (-84,467)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    343351249192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    133,261 miles
    Test number
    511071479025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail133,261 miles (+18,954)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,261 miles
    Test number
    971430179025
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass114,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    114,307 miles
    Test number
    514446188159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 BAH

Does T15 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T15 BAH expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T15 BAH?
The MOT on T15 BAH expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T15 BAH done?
T15 BAH was recorded at 190,338 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has T15 BAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 BAH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T15 BAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T15 BAH find?
T15 BAH passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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