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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

T27 CBTMOT history

T27 CBT is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 302,925 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
302,925 km
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 CBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T27 CBT was last recorded at 302,925 km on 26 Feb 2025.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 302,925 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail302,925 km
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVISE TREATMENT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail302,925 km3 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,925 km
    Test number
    515859220463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass165,391 miles (+5,356)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    165,391 miles
    Test number
    957175086989
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass160,035 miles (+8,814)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,035 miles
    Test number
    104032177506
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass151,221 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,221 miles
    Test number
    512132014287
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVISE TREATMENT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail151,138 miles (+9,515)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,138 miles
    Test number
    666105407654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVISE TREATMENT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass141,623 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,623 miles
    Test number
    330435272773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,836 miles (+14,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,836 miles
    Test number
    329604927099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,836 miles (+17,792)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,836 miles
    Test number
    591691512641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,044 miles (+10,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,044 miles
    Test number
    566727656891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass87,336 miles (+9,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    314254397440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass78,042 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,042 miles
    Test number
    398924694413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,034 miles (+11,570)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    618894894049
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass61,464 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    579625493093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail61,464 miles (+5,121)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    896385393013
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,343 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,343 miles
    Test number
    167685892422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,530 miles (+5,350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,530 miles
    Test number
    413034230369
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

  17. Pass47,180 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,180 miles
    Test number
    892424769300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,160 miles (+10,738)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,160 miles
    Test number
    771951539333
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

  19. Pass36,422 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,422 miles
    Test number
    131221438362
    • NoteO/s/f jacking block missing

Questions about T27 CBT

Does T27 CBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T27 CBT expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T27 CBT?
The MOT on T27 CBT expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T27 CBT done?
T27 CBT was recorded at 302,925 km at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
Has T27 CBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 CBT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T27 CBT 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 CBT find?
T27 CBT failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 12 more.

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