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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,979 cc

T1 EFRMOT history

T1 EFR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,027 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 EFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 EFR was last recorded at 139,027 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,773 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,254 miles
Average per year
6,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,027 miles
  • 2025 – 134,773 miles
  • 2024 – 128,404 miles
  • 2023 – 119,500 miles
  • 2022 – 110,698 miles
  • 2021 – 106,378 miles
  • 2018 – 101,008 miles
  • 2017 – 81,486 miles
  • 2016 – 75,909 miles
  • 2015 – 72,257 miles
  • 2014 – 60,956 miles
  • 2013 – 50,442 miles
  • 2012 – 43,685 miles
  • 2011 – 38,946 miles
  • 2010 – 31,691 miles
  • 2009 – 22,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,027 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Underseal under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,027 miles (+4,254)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,027 miles
    Test number
    121524085141
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass134,773 miles (+6,369)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,773 miles
    Test number
    235903735894
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,404 miles (+8,904)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,404 miles
    Test number
    958696285723
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 brake hoses showing slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,500 miles (+8,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,500 miles
    Test number
    110121117678
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,698 miles (+4,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,698 miles
    Test number
    994535025367
    • AdvisoryEmissions to lean to pick up readings

  6. Pass106,378 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,378 miles
    Test number
    868456665097
    • AdvisoryUnderseal under vehicle

  7. Fail106,370 miles (+5,362)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    303028872027
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal under vehicle

  8. Pass101,008 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,008 miles
    Test number
    189456469891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,002 miles (+19,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    146415156223
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass81,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    987913068993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,486 miles (+5,577)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    584426309706
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass75,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    967286169026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,909 miles (+3,652)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    554978649100
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass72,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,257 miles
    Test number
    375348135148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,257 miles (+11,301)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,257 miles
    Test number
    228205935156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,956 miles (+10,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,956 miles
    Test number
    915703794087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    155553493419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail50,442 miles (+6,757)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    226173893045
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,685 miles (+4,739)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,685 miles
    Test number
    375562782023
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 3mm

  20. Pass38,946 miles (+7,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,946 miles
    Test number
    858296071037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass31,691 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    254853260041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,932 miles
    Test number
    380238979054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 EFR

Does T1 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 EFR is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 EFR?
The MOT on T1 EFR is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 EFR done?
T1 EFR was recorded at 139,027 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,845 miles a year.
Has T1 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 EFR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T1 EFR 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 T1 EFR find?
T1 EFR passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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