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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

T15 MWOMOT history

T15 MWO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,634 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 MWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 MWO was last recorded at 130,634 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2015: 84,251 miles, lower than 91,026 miles on 30 Sept 2014.

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
128,773 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,861 miles
Average per year
4,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,634 miles
  • 2025 – 128,773 miles
  • 2023 – 126,255 miles
  • 2022 – 123,598 miles
  • 2021 – 120,184 miles
  • 2020 – 118,623 miles
  • 2019 – 117,134 miles
  • 2018 – 113,814 miles
  • 2017 – 109,939 miles
  • 2016 – 99,320 miles
  • 2015 – 84,251 miles
  • 2014 – 91,026 miles
  • 2013 – 83,828 miles
  • 2012 – 76,234 miles
  • 2011 – 68,831 miles
  • 2010 – 60,438 miles
  • 2009 – 52,644 miles
  • 2008 – 47,131 miles
  • 2007 – 42,347 miles
  • 2006 – 36,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,634 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,634 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,634 miles
    Test number
    658353023010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass128,773 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,773 miles
    Test number
    532286332255
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail128,713 miles (+2,458)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,713 miles
    Test number
    877376670986
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass126,255 miles (+2,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,255 miles
    Test number
    941700904459
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass123,598 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,598 miles
    Test number
    536918441041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail123,484 miles (+3,300)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,484 miles
    Test number
    643751180434
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass120,184 miles (+1,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,184 miles
    Test number
    408801703960
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  8. Pass118,623 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,623 miles
    Test number
    481182654360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail118,623 miles (+1,489)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,623 miles
    Test number
    632680893423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass117,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,134 miles
    Test number
    556813596385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,134 miles (+3,320)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,134 miles
    Test number
    302181437799
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass113,814 miles (+3,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,814 miles
    Test number
    355877825530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass109,939 miles (+10,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,939 miles
    Test number
    581774823359
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass99,320 miles (+162)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,320 miles
    Test number
    754057483546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Fail99,158 miles (+14,907)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,158 miles
    Test number
    463735854917
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass84,251 miles (-6,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,251 miles
    Test number
    428406780731
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrey fitted
  17. Pass91,026 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,026 miles
    Test number
    985553174298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,882 miles (+7,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    406931964251
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass83,828 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,828 miles
    Test number
    579099363252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    296381272262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,234 miles (+7,403)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    278851872266
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Pass68,831 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    345423471267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Fail68,829 miles (+8,391)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,829 miles
    Test number
    678083271282
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Pass60,438 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,438 miles
    Test number
    233562170290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,644 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,644 miles
    Test number
    644126569232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,131 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    433134458263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,347 miles (+5,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    192126997235
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass36,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,878 miles
    Test number
    663793696298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 MWO

Does T15 MWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 MWO is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 MWO?
The MOT on T15 MWO is valid until 14 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 MWO done?
T15 MWO was recorded at 130,634 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,751 miles a year.
Has T15 MWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 MWO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T15 MWO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T15 MWO find?
T15 MWO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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