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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

T26 MDBMOT history

T26 MDB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
121,863 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 MDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 MDB was last recorded at 121,863 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,030 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,833 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,863 miles
  • 2021 – 120,030 miles
  • 2020 – 115,385 miles
  • 2019 – 115,221 miles
  • 2018 – 114,093 miles
  • 2017 – 108,062 miles
  • 2016 – 100,619 miles
  • 2015 – 92,052 miles
  • 2014 – 84,405 miles
  • 2013 – 75,157 miles
  • 2012 – 66,328 miles
  • 2011 – 59,380 miles
  • 2010 – 51,920 miles
  • 2009 – 43,741 miles
  • 2008 – 36,133 miles
  • 2007 – 29,813 miles
  • 2006 – 22,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,863 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,863 miles (+1,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,863 miles
    Test number
    813969985435
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,030 miles (+4,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,030 miles
    Test number
    994845671335
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,385 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,385 miles
    Test number
    402429118788
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass115,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,221 miles
    Test number
    713683820725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,220 miles (+1,127)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,220 miles
    Test number
    918393933211
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,093 miles (+6,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,093 miles
    Test number
    449072302766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,062 miles (+7,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    944172801013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes corroded down the side of the fuel tank front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass100,619 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,619 miles
    Test number
    396193417346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,554 miles (+8,502)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,554 miles
    Test number
    175881215233
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' rubber (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass92,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,052 miles
    Test number
    594412579723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,045 miles (+7,640)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,045 miles
    Test number
    367365246611
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass84,405 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    796258044238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,157 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    405167143201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,328 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    166238342214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail66,326 miles (+6,946)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,326 miles
    Test number
    487887242266
    • 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass59,380 miles (+7,460)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    218509831212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,920 miles (+8,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,920 miles
    Test number
    224341620226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,741 miles (+7,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,741 miles
    Test number
    471942519279
    • 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)

  19. Pass36,133 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,133 miles
    Test number
    410491618275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,813 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    520646487136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    961408906298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 MDB

Does T26 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 MDB expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 MDB?
The MOT on T26 MDB expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 MDB done?
T26 MDB was recorded at 121,863 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has T26 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 MDB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T26 MDB 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 MDB find?
T26 MDB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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