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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T15 UDDMOT history

T15 UDD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 230,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
230,774 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 UDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 UDD was last recorded at 230,774 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2017: 100,133 miles, lower than 131,582 miles on 6 Jul 2016.

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
230,770 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
16,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 230,774 miles
  • 2024 – 215,369 miles
  • 2023 – 199,584 miles
  • 2022 – 188,257 miles
  • 2021 – 173,013 miles
  • 2020 – 157,257 miles
  • 2019 – 138,875 miles
  • 2018 – 118,582 miles
  • 2017 – 100,133 miles
  • 2016 – 131,582 miles
  • 2015 – 54,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,774 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,774 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    230,774 miles
    Test number
    840108365483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail230,770 miles (+15,401)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,770 miles
    Test number
    438004418921
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass215,369 miles (+15,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    215,369 miles
    Test number
    369876872525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass199,584 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    199,584 miles
    Test number
    909218733905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail199,532 miles (+100)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,532 miles
    Test number
    398546380639
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail199,432 miles (+11,175)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,432 miles
    Test number
    862433193214
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass188,257 miles (+15,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,257 miles
    Test number
    138146874253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel slightly damaged
  8. Pass173,013 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,013 miles
    Test number
    492412076771
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Pass169,531 miles (+12,274)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,531 miles
    Test number
    288998344186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,257 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,257 miles
    Test number
    125926717967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Fail157,234 miles (+18,359)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,234 miles
    Test number
    619686039192
    • MajorNearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass138,875 miles (+20,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,875 miles
    Test number
    809337644855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass118,582 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,582 miles
    Test number
    355839130212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,526 miles (+18,393)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,526 miles
    Test number
    813923538262
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured x 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
  15. Pass100,133 miles (-31,449)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    998945775971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,582 miles (+77,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,582 miles
    Test number
    506705301603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass54,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    589807475199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 UDD

Does T15 UDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 UDD is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T15 UDD?
The MOT on T15 UDD is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 UDD done?
T15 UDD was recorded at 230,774 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 16,951 miles a year.
Has T15 UDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 UDD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T15 UDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T15 UDD find?
T15 UDD passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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