BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
T21 CEFMOT history
T21 CEF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,485 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 163,485 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T21 CEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T21 CEF was last recorded at 163,485 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 6,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 156,585 miles · 11 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,900 miles
- Average per year
- 8,550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 163,485 miles
- 2023 – 156,585 miles
- 2022 – 152,988 miles
- 2021 – 147,498 miles
- 2020 – 142,117 miles
- 2019 – 134,732 miles
- 2018 – 126,409 miles
- 2017 – 118,340 miles
- 2016 – 112,164 miles
- 2014 – 105,358 miles
- 2013 – 88,753 miles
- 2012 – 78,457 miles
- 2011 – 67,797 miles
- 2010 – 50,901 miles
- 2009 – 33,400 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,485 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,485 miles (+6,900)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 163,485 miles
- Test number
- 545466974763
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass156,585 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 156,585 miles
- Test number
- 756730801261
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake calliper retaining clips missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail156,585 miles (+3,597)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,585 miles
- Test number
- 492782314680
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake calliper retaining clips missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,988 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 152,988 miles
- Test number
- 510804890704
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail152,986 miles (+5,488)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,986 miles
- Test number
- 282137490345
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass147,498 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 147,498 miles
- Test number
- 869603369796
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail147,497 miles (+5,380)3 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,497 miles
- Test number
- 264983086848
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass142,117 miles (+7,385)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 142,117 miles
- Test number
- 960794840799
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,732 miles (+8,323)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 134,732 miles
- Test number
- 858046329434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,409 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 126,409 miles
- Test number
- 863750624379
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts, cracking spliting (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Fail126,409 miles (+8,069)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,409 miles
- Test number
- 473934339289
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts, cracking spliting (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass118,340 miles (+6,176)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 118,340 miles
- Test number
- 721398607791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,164 miles (+6,806)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 112,164 miles
- Test number
- 383996529969
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass105,358 miles (+9,107)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 105,358 miles
- Test number
- 829164864370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,251 miles (+7,498)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 96,251 miles
- Test number
- 376550714017
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass88,753 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 88,753 miles
- Test number
- 196474703005
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail88,753 miles (+10,296)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,753 miles
- Test number
- 175434603449
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail78,457 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,457 miles
- Test number
- 125586502013
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass78,457 miles (+10,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 78,457 miles
- Test number
- 859476202085
- 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)
Pass67,797 miles (+16,896)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 67,797 miles
- Test number
- 357302121013
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass50,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 50,901 miles
- Test number
- 741320920066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,901 miles (+17,501)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,901 miles
- Test number
- 983909810001
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NotePlastic covers fitted under vehicle
Pass33,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 33,400 miles
- Test number
- 673577629006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T21 CEF
- Does T21 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T21 CEF expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T21 CEF?
- The MOT on T21 CEF expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T21 CEF done?
- T21 CEF was recorded at 163,485 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 8,550 miles a year.
- Has T21 CEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T21 CEF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on T21 CEF 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 T21 CEF find?
- T21 CEF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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