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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T26 CWSMOT history

T26 CWS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 64,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
64,114 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 CWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 CWS was last recorded at 64,114 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 5,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,740 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,374 miles
Average per year
2,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 64,114 miles
  • 2022 – 58,740 miles
  • 2021 – 55,247 miles
  • 2020 – 51,632 miles
  • 2019 – 49,119 miles
  • 2018 – 46,235 miles
  • 2017 – 43,363 miles
  • 2016 – 39,254 miles
  • 2015 – 35,550 miles
  • 2014 – 32,343 miles
  • 2013 – 25,222 miles
  • 2005 – 24,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,114 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,114 miles (+5,374)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    434875007253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass58,740 miles (+3,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,740 miles
    Test number
    445622476143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass55,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    147376785323
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail55,247 miles (+3,615)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    754555460427
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass51,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,632 miles
    Test number
    283723788839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail51,632 miles (+2,513)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,632 miles
    Test number
    826828612821
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,119 miles (+2,884)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    877368374755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,235 miles (+2,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,235 miles
    Test number
    227408486513
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass43,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    363833556864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,357 miles (+4,103)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,357 miles
    Test number
    409676890922
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • 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)

  11. Pass39,254 miles (+3,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,254 miles
    Test number
    819759494936
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass35,550 miles (+3,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    384761547940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BINDING ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded IMMEDIATLY FORWARD OF FLEXI PIPE (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WIPER BLADE LEAVING LINES WHEN CLEARING WATER

  13. Pass32,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,343 miles
    Test number
    687303574256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,343 miles (+7,121)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,343 miles
    Test number
    839423274246
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass25,222 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    885355523220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    24,888 miles
    Test number
    202444615220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 CWS

Does T26 CWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 CWS expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 CWS?
The MOT on T26 CWS expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 CWS done?
T26 CWS was recorded at 64,114 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 2,147 miles a year.
Has T26 CWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 CWS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T26 CWS 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 T26 CWS find?
T26 CWS passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front wing corrosion; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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