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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

T27 ALSMOT history

T27 ALS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,875 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 ALS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 ALS was last recorded at 142,875 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,856 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
8,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,875 miles
  • 2025 – 136,705 miles
  • 2024 – 129,922 miles
  • 2023 – 123,201 miles
  • 2022 – 119,498 miles
  • 2021 – 113,490 miles
  • 2020 – 108,761 miles
  • 2019 – 103,040 miles
  • 2018 – 96,963 miles
  • 2017 – 82,151 miles
  • 2016 – 64,748 miles
  • 2015 – 54,621 miles
  • 2014 – 47,247 miles
  • 2013 – 36,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTpms indicating low tyre pressureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,875 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,875 miles
    Test number
    430945422816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms indicating low tyre pressure

  2. Fail142,856 miles (+6,151)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,856 miles
    Test number
    810179393506
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms indicating low tyre pressure

  3. Pass136,705 miles (+6,783)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,705 miles
    Test number
    349308007659
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,922 miles (+6,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,922 miles
    Test number
    401371956877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,201 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,201 miles
    Test number
    147106333022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,498 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,498 miles
    Test number
    506929230899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail119,498 miles (+6,008)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,498 miles
    Test number
    945609707108
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass113,490 miles (+4,729)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,490 miles
    Test number
    789325646040
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  9. Pass108,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,761 miles
    Test number
    347871788906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,759 miles (+5,719)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    252802545979
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass103,040 miles (+6,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,040 miles
    Test number
    365023170791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,963 miles (+14,812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,963 miles
    Test number
    665476398819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,151 miles (+17,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    646020992617
    • 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)

  14. Pass64,748 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,748 miles
    Test number
    140941530896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    475921935195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,621 miles (+7,374)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    248501535122
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    738994654111
    • NoteCut in tread offside rear tyre cords not visible

  18. Fail47,247 miles (+38)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    249340154156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCut in tread offside rear tyre cords not visible

  19. Fail47,209 miles (+10,937)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    537243944148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,272 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,272 miles
    Test number
    158003933192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking in tread

Questions about T27 ALS

Does T27 ALS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 ALS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T27 ALS?
The MOT on T27 ALS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 ALS done?
T27 ALS was recorded at 142,875 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 8,274 miles a year.
Has T27 ALS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 ALS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T27 ALS 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 T27 ALS find?
T27 ALS passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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