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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T27 GAHMOT history

T27 GAH is a purple diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,887 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 GAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 GAH was last recorded at 166,887 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 8,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,128 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,759 miles
Average per year
9,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,887 miles
  • 2025 – 158,128 miles
  • 2024 – 144,157 miles
  • 2023 – 134,676 miles
  • 2022 – 131,390 miles
  • 2021 – 125,188 miles
  • 2020 – 119,867 miles
  • 2019 – 113,153 miles
  • 2018 – 107,150 miles
  • 2017 – 95,067 miles
  • 2016 – 84,475 miles
  • 2015 – 73,169 miles
  • 2014 – 61,988 miles
  • 2013 – 33,476 miles
  • 2012 – 25,445 miles
  • 2011 – 17,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,887 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,887 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,887 miles
    Test number
    325262800653
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail166,887 miles (+8,759)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,887 miles
    Test number
    758671767347
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,128 miles (+13,971)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,128 miles
    Test number
    430964368812
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,157 miles
    Test number
    268711602179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,157 miles (+9,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,157 miles
    Test number
    779207214801
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,676 miles (+3,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,676 miles
    Test number
    805743862830
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass131,390 miles (+6,202)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    336786158151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,188 miles
    Test number
    686468819008
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail125,180 miles (+5,313)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,180 miles
    Test number
    923039326324
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass119,867 miles (+6,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,867 miles
    Test number
    110550674234
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass113,153 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,153 miles
    Test number
    871743855840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,150 miles (+12,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,150 miles
    Test number
    633824014166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass95,067 miles (+10,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,067 miles
    Test number
    763871213882
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass84,475 miles (+11,306)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    235909526946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,169 miles (+11,181)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    966201615167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,988 miles (+28,512)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    776515114155
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside

  17. Pass33,476 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    286857183035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,445 miles
    Test number
    766499402188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail25,445 miles (+7,633)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,445 miles
    Test number
    947929802150
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass17,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,812 miles
    Test number
    348042501166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T27 GAH

Does T27 GAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 GAH is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T27 GAH?
The MOT on T27 GAH is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 GAH done?
T27 GAH was recorded at 166,887 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 9,617 miles a year.
Has T27 GAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 GAH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T27 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 T27 GAH find?
T27 GAH passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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