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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T21 GAHMOT history

T21 GAH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
143,580 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 GAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 GAH was last recorded at 143,580 miles on 19 May 2026, 9,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,867 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,713 miles
Average per year
6,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,580 miles
  • 2025 – 133,867 miles
  • 2024 – 125,212 miles
  • 2023 – 116,259 miles
  • 2022 – 104,735 miles
  • 2021 – 93,277 miles
  • 2020 – 87,203 miles
  • 2019 – 75,132 miles
  • 2018 – 71,979 miles
  • 2017 – 69,956 miles
  • 2016 – 63,151 miles
  • 2015 – 55,056 miles
  • 2013 – 49,597 miles
  • 2012 – 46,230 miles
  • 2011 – 41,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,580 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel cap seal perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,580 miles (+9,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,580 miles
    Test number
    329828372729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass133,867 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,867 miles
    Test number
    746813769384
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  3. Fail133,863 miles (+8,651)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,863 miles
    Test number
    932041484447
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  4. Pass125,212 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,212 miles
    Test number
    449375315384
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  5. Fail125,206 miles (+8,947)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,206 miles
    Test number
    449004834831
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  6. Pass116,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,259 miles
    Test number
    637402326429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail116,259 miles (+11,524)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,259 miles
    Test number
    608182192142
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,735 miles (+11,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,735 miles
    Test number
    116594974185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass93,277 miles (+6,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    190806471932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass87,203 miles (+12,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    559075175976
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses beginning to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges and on the legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt clasp outer casing missing

  11. Pass75,132 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    518188661796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,979 miles (+2,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    927434017441
    • 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)

  13. Pass69,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    234712327986
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail69,956 miles (+6,805)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    620624393487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass63,151 miles (+8,095)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,151 miles
    Test number
    785489161588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,056 miles (+5,459)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    109751855049
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass49,597 miles (+113)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    117264263370
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass49,484 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,484 miles
    Test number
    998900263239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,482 miles (+442)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,482 miles
    Test number
    799944653266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  20. Fail49,040 miles (+2,810)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    347659093145
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass46,230 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,230 miles
    Test number
    207813192148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,670 miles
    Test number
    935556961144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 GAH

Does T21 GAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 GAH is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 GAH?
The MOT on T21 GAH is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 GAH done?
T21 GAH was recorded at 143,580 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,827 miles a year.
Has T21 GAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 GAH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 GAH 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 GAH find?
T21 GAH passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner tread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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