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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

T15 MDSMOT history

T15 MDS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,135 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 MDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 MDS was last recorded at 116,135 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,390 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
745 miles
Average per year
4,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,135 miles
  • 2025 – 115,390 miles
  • 2024 – 112,544 miles
  • 2023 – 110,051 miles
  • 2022 – 108,114 miles
  • 2021 – 106,817 miles
  • 2020 – 104,549 miles
  • 2019 – 99,645 miles
  • 2018 – 91,973 miles
  • 2017 – 84,943 miles
  • 2016 – 77,148 miles
  • 2015 – 70,249 miles
  • 2014 – 67,511 miles
  • 2013 – 63,271 miles
  • 2012 – 58,140 miles
  • 2011 – 51,703 miles
  • 2010 – 45,845 miles
  • 2009 – 42,105 miles
  • 2008 – 36,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,135 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn outer tread
  • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn inner tread
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Bonnet gas support struts weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,135 miles (+745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,135 miles
    Test number
    980377303745
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn outer tread
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn inner tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,390 miles (+2,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,390 miles
    Test number
    733656819912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,544 miles (+2,493)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,544 miles
    Test number
    501388835126
    • AdvisoryBonnet gas support struts weak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking in tread & worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,051 miles (+1,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,051 miles
    Test number
    738919841884
    • AdvisoryBonnet gas support struts weak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking in tread - Inner tread worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S weak performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,114 miles (+1,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,114 miles
    Test number
    967888250067
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,817 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    517281170297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,549 miles
    Test number
    656623536341
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail104,549 miles (+4,904)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,549 miles
    Test number
    105067664652
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,645 miles
    Test number
    623729542859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,645 miles (+7,672)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,645 miles
    Test number
    897849283196
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass91,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,973 miles
    Test number
    418979922489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,973 miles (+7,030)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,973 miles
    Test number
    355421216281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass84,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,943 miles
    Test number
    598240801735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge

  14. Fail84,943 miles (+7,795)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,943 miles
    Test number
    253720201860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,148 miles (+6,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    336559572395
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass70,249 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    977340485182
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front seat backs have slight play but still lock

  17. Fail70,249 miles (+2,738)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    157580085117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front seat backs have slight play but still lock

  18. Pass67,511 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,511 miles
    Test number
    449660474154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,271 miles (+5,131)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,271 miles
    Test number
    488313763188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass58,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    699473052159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail58,140 miles (+6,437)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    728703152119
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass51,703 miles (+5,858)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    866517751194
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre outer side walls perished
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  23. Pass45,845 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,845 miles
    Test number
    103973550133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,105 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,105 miles
    Test number
    440942189094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    383960648111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 MDS

Does T15 MDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 MDS is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 MDS?
The MOT on T15 MDS is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 MDS done?
T15 MDS was recorded at 116,135 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,385 miles a year.
Has T15 MDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 MDS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T15 MDS 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 MDS find?
T15 MDS passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: n/s/r tyre worn outer tread; o/s/r tyre worn inner tread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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