
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
T27 NLAMOT history
T27 NLA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,308 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 85,308 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,139 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T27 NLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T27 NLA was last recorded at 85,308 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 5,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,878 miles · 13 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,430 miles
- Average per year
- 3,139 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,308 miles
- 2025 – 79,878 miles
- 2024 – 77,654 miles
- 2021 – 75,601 miles
- 2019 – 71,853 miles
- 2016 – 71,674 miles
- 2015 – 65,222 miles
- 2014 – 56,814 miles
- 2013 – 48,061 miles
- 2012 – 44,625 miles
- 2010 – 38,360 miles
- 2008 – 33,054 miles
- 2007 – 30,371 miles
- 2006 – 21,282 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,308 miles (+5,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 85,308 miles
- Test number
- 578270603752
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,878 miles (+2,224)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 79,878 miles
- Test number
- 471541691976
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Underbody corroded
Pass77,654 miles (+2,053)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 77,654 miles
- Test number
- 951783096581
- AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake effort low
Pass75,601 miles (+3,748)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 75,601 miles
- Test number
- 746015653371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,853 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 71,853 miles
- Test number
- 623109244768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,674 miles (+6,452)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 71,674 miles
- Test number
- 912379989892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,222 miles (+8,408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 65,222 miles
- Test number
- 168955135023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,814 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 56,814 miles
- Test number
- 719301434020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,776 miles (+8,715)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,776 miles
- Test number
- 678290534084
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass48,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 48,061 miles
- Test number
- 406616433092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,061 miles (+3,436)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,061 miles
- Test number
- 598236733026
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass44,625 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 44,625 miles
- Test number
- 616119702014
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage.
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn.
Fail44,625 miles (+6,265)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,625 miles
- Test number
- 425399002040
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn.
Pass38,360 miles (+1,279)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 38,360 miles
- Test number
- 451318500386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/r tyre wall perrished
- NoteO/s/f tyre wall perrished
Pass37,081 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 37,081 miles
- Test number
- 711720830090
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSlight damaged to both nearside tyres
Fail37,068 miles (+4,014)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,068 miles
- Test number
- 981770030010
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSlight damaged to both nearside tyres
Pass33,054 miles (+2,683)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 33,054 miles
- Test number
- 354674718418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,371 miles (+9,089)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 30,371 miles
- Test number
- 980211027192
- NoteCentre seal damaged under front chessis.
Pass21,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 21,282 miles
- Test number
- 443647816151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T27 NLA
- Does T27 NLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 NLA is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T27 NLA?
- The MOT on T27 NLA is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T27 NLA done?
- T27 NLA was recorded at 85,308 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 3,139 miles a year.
- Has T27 NLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T27 NLA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2014.
- Has the mileage on T27 NLA 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 NLA find?
- T27 NLA passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive.
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