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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T1 NBCMOT history

T1 NBC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
164,493 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 NBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 NBC was last recorded at 164,493 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,307 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
8,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,493 miles
  • 2025 – 157,941 miles
  • 2024 – 151,089 miles
  • 2023 – 143,979 miles
  • 2022 – 137,379 miles
  • 2021 – 131,495 miles
  • 2020 – 122,345 miles
  • 2019 – 111,894 miles
  • 2018 – 101,988 miles
  • 2017 – 95,082 miles
  • 2016 – 86,916 miles
  • 2015 – 77,285 miles
  • 2014 – 65,809 miles
  • 2013 – 54,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,493 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,493 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    164,493 miles
    Test number
    563270936702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail164,307 miles (+6,366)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,307 miles
    Test number
    747219728108
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Lights flashing on startup (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass157,941 miles (+6,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,941 miles
    Test number
    849976708587
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,089 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,089 miles
    Test number
    226545630553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,087 miles (+7,108)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,087 miles
    Test number
    814361398430
    • DangerousRear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,979 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,979 miles
    Test number
    430069929310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,379 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,379 miles
    Test number
    318424832784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,495 miles
    Test number
    962979971283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,495 miles (+9,150)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,495 miles
    Test number
    239959439779
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass122,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,345 miles
    Test number
    612044789708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail122,345 miles (+10,451)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,345 miles
    Test number
    219151507746
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,894 miles (+9,906)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,894 miles
    Test number
    493012640823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,988 miles (+6,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,988 miles
    Test number
    207652742094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear calliper mounting spring missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear calliper mounting spring missing

  14. Pass95,082 miles (+8,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,082 miles
    Test number
    649925022300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass86,916 miles (+9,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    386857512032
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,285 miles (+11,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,285 miles
    Test number
    917744271888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted

  17. Pass65,809 miles (+11,564)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    329151034293
    • NoteExhaust front pipe to middle section clamp cracked

  18. Pass54,245 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,245 miles
    Test number
    786102453240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,748 miles
    Test number
    428365673183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T1 NBC

Does T1 NBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 NBC is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 NBC?
The MOT on T1 NBC is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 NBC done?
T1 NBC was recorded at 164,493 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 8,450 miles a year.
Has T1 NBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 NBC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 NBC 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 NBC find?
T1 NBC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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