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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

T20 TEYMOT history

T20 TEY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 193,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
193,681 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 TEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 TEY was last recorded at 193,681 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 11,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,156 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
11,525 miles
Average per year
9,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,681 miles
  • 2023 – 182,156 miles
  • 2022 – 165,241 miles
  • 2021 – 152,028 miles
  • 2020 – 151,309 miles
  • 2019 – 143,636 miles
  • 2018 – 137,135 miles
  • 2017 – 128,620 miles
  • 2016 – 122,506 miles
  • 2015 – 114,324 miles
  • 2014 – 104,733 miles
  • 2013 – 95,701 miles
  • 2012 – 90,599 miles
  • 2011 – 83,485 miles
  • 2010 – 72,808 miles
  • 2009 – 47,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,681 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,681 miles (+11,525)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    193,681 miles
    Test number
    831645822728
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

  2. Pass182,156 miles (+83)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    182,156 miles
    Test number
    730089679706
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail182,073 miles (+16,832)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,073 miles
    Test number
    529853810531
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass165,241 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    165,241 miles
    Test number
    604880190651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail165,240 miles (+13,212)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,240 miles
    Test number
    587303206415
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear 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))

  6. Pass152,028 miles (+719)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,028 miles
    Test number
    444176280408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin innner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin innner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin innner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyres low
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car .

  7. Pass151,309 miles (+7,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    151,309 miles
    Test number
    898245173528
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,636 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    143,636 miles
    Test number
    528814350866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,135 miles (+8,515)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,135 miles
    Test number
    952965655853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,620 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,620 miles
    Test number
    993063367363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,506 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,506 miles
    Test number
    901558218991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,324 miles (+9,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,324 miles
    Test number
    908473565056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,733 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    685068974018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,603 miles (+8,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,603 miles
    Test number
    185841274091
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass95,701 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,701 miles
    Test number
    629759643036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,599 miles (+7,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    178441042043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,485 miles (+10,677)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,485 miles
    Test number
    539992141092
    • NoteAdvice tracking
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls splitting tread cracking and worn on edges 225/35r18y
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass72,808 miles (+25,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,808 miles
    Test number
    410696040079
    • NoteEmissions to low for reading

  19. Pass47,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,706 miles
    Test number
    824477849038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 TEY

Does T20 TEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T20 TEY expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T20 TEY?
The MOT on T20 TEY expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T20 TEY done?
T20 TEY was recorded at 193,681 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 9,379 miles a year.
Has T20 TEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 TEY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T20 TEY 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 T20 TEY find?
T20 TEY passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; tested in wet conditions.

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