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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

T15 TATMOT history

T15 TAT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,897 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 TAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 TAT was last recorded at 76,897 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,603 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,294 miles
Average per year
3,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,897 miles
  • 2025 – 73,603 miles
  • 2024 – 69,198 miles
  • 2023 – 65,294 miles
  • 2022 – 63,311 miles
  • 2021 – 61,715 miles
  • 2020 – 59,623 miles
  • 2019 – 57,649 miles
  • 2018 – 52,797 miles
  • 2017 – 49,013 miles
  • 2016 – 44,789 miles
  • 2015 – 42,746 miles
  • 2013 – 35,305 miles
  • 2012 – 31,381 miles
  • 2011 – 28,630 miles
  • 2010 – 25,490 miles
  • 2009 – 22,090 miles
  • 2007 – 17,462 miles
  • 2006 – 16,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,897 miles
    Test number
    816633958711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,876 miles (+3,273)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,876 miles
    Test number
    220791137460
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,603 miles (+50)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,603 miles
    Test number
    829315963600
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail73,553 miles (+4,355)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,553 miles
    Test number
    268469294994
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,198 miles (+3,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,198 miles
    Test number
    260725569406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass65,294 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    336742682470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass63,311 miles (+1,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    615474463035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass61,715 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,715 miles
    Test number
    410818987611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,623 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    432926161156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,649 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    233109907239
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail57,646 miles (+4,849)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,646 miles
    Test number
    672530840386
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass52,797 miles (+3,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,797 miles
    Test number
    781329532408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass49,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,013 miles
    Test number
    449355179658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail49,013 miles (+4,224)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,013 miles
    Test number
    451915563827
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,789 miles (+2,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    869329843350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread pattern is step tread borderline pass (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,746 miles
    Test number
    467285275129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,744 miles (+7,439)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    236885575173
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass35,305 miles (+3,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,305 miles
    Test number
    199714873245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,381 miles (+2,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,381 miles
    Test number
    645042482214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,630 miles (+3,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    867367681224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,490 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,490 miles
    Test number
    802470960299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,090 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,090 miles
    Test number
    864823649255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,462 miles (+1,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,462 miles
    Test number
    173915477299
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass16,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,131 miles
    Test number
    671241556272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 TAT

Does T15 TAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 TAT is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 TAT?
The MOT on T15 TAT is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 TAT done?
T15 TAT was recorded at 76,897 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
Has T15 TAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 TAT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 TAT 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 TAT find?
T15 TAT passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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