BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
T27 STWMOT history
T27 STW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,760 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 162,760 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,382 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T27 STW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T27 STW was last recorded at 162,760 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 6,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,344 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,416 miles
- Average per year
- 9,382 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,760 miles
- 2025 – 156,344 miles
- 2024 – 150,917 miles
- 2022 – 149,089 miles
- 2021 – 139,277 miles
- 2020 – 130,035 miles
- 2018 – 113,218 miles
- 2017 – 109,176 miles
- 2016 – 80,124 miles
- 2015 – 64,569 miles
- 2014 – 33,551 miles
- 2013 – 29,722 miles
- 2012 – 23,614 miles
- 2011 – 17,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail162,760 miles
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))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 Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail162,760 miles (+6,416)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,760 miles
- Test number
- 501527490029
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass156,344 miles (+5,427)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 156,344 miles
- Test number
- 143132165570
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,917 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 150,917 miles
- Test number
- 219880878089
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both tail ends of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail150,871 miles (+1,782)1 dangerous11 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,871 miles
- Test number
- 768771134699
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested DUE TO BRAKE PIPE, BRAKE HOSE AND INSECURE SUSPENSION ARM (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass149,089 miles (+9,812)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 149,089 miles
- Test number
- 454132901142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,277 miles (+9,242)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 139,277 miles
- Test number
- 961483481907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,035 miles (+886)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 130,035 miles
- Test number
- 658538695571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,149 miles (+15,931)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,149 miles
- Test number
- 587173792119
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,218 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 113,218 miles
- Test number
- 126481850939
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,217 miles (+4,041)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,217 miles
- Test number
- 160311211691
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer-in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 109,176 miles
- Test number
- 256880228816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,176 miles (+8,144)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,176 miles
- Test number
- 280013424297
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass101,032 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 101,032 miles
- Test number
- 685668671832
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Fail101,032 miles (+20,908)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,032 miles
- Test number
- 836086504787
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Pass80,124 miles (+15,555)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 80,124 miles
- Test number
- 500466098064
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces
- AdvisoryFront brake low pad sensor touching disc
- AdvisoryLow brake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryO/s/r inner brake pad warn very low !!
- AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded/pitted on inner faces
Pass64,569 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 64,569 miles
- Test number
- 898573285058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,508 miles (+2,046)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,508 miles
- Test number
- 907612185058
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Pass62,462 miles (+28,911)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 62,462 miles
- Test number
- 735886825080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,551 miles (+3,829)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 33,551 miles
- Test number
- 809564504043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,722 miles (+6,108)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 29,722 miles
- Test number
- 596493753090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,614 miles (+6,284)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 23,614 miles
- Test number
- 906155992095
- NoteThis vehicle has passed emissions test. No exhaust emissions print out avalible due to low emissions.
Pass17,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 17,330 miles
- Test number
- 479514601113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T27 STW
- Does T27 STW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T27 STW expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T27 STW?
- The MOT on T27 STW expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T27 STW done?
- T27 STW was recorded at 162,760 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,382 miles a year.
- Has T27 STW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T27 STW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T27 STW 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 STW find?
- T27 STW failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; offside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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