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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T300 EKSMOT history

T300 EKS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
140,705 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T300 EKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T300 EKS was last recorded at 140,705 miles on 17 May 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,693 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,705 miles
  • 2022 – 138,788 miles
  • 2021 – 136,273 miles
  • 2020 – 129,909 miles
  • 2019 – 128,915 miles
  • 2018 – 127,057 miles
  • 2017 – 124,264 miles
  • 2016 – 121,319 miles
  • 2015 – 118,245 miles
  • 2014 – 114,253 miles
  • 2013 – 109,471 miles
  • 2012 – 104,704 miles
  • 2011 – 101,311 miles
  • 2010 – 92,152 miles
  • 2009 – 82,652 miles
  • 2007 – 62,464 miles
  • 2006 – 40,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,705 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,705 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,705 miles
    Test number
    794002701598
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail140,693 miles (+1,905)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,693 miles
    Test number
    530326640733
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass138,788 miles (+2,515)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,788 miles
    Test number
    697135135455
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,273 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,273 miles
    Test number
    966620144170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre driven flat
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail136,273 miles (+6,364)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,273 miles
    Test number
    506655900327
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre driven flat
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass129,909 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    289720667508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust front pipes are blowing slightly! (see various damage to offside front of vehicle)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber OUTER COVERS are detached/deteriorated or missing!
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light is missing!
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch liner is badly damaged! (see other body damage to offside front of vehicle)
  7. Fail129,904 miles (+989)1 dangerous6 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,904 miles
    Test number
    540084880070
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap sealing ring is split/cracked! (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb is badly faded to white! (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged incorrectly supported and likely to chaff against fuel tank support strap! (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb is badly faded to white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb is badly faded to white! (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fog lamp lens is badly deteriorated and becoming insecure showing white light! (4.5.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust front pipes are blowing slightly! (see various damage to offside front of vehicle)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber OUTER COVERS are detached/deteriorated or missing!
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level is very low! advise top up or service
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light is missing!
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch liner is badly damaged! (see other body damage to offside front of vehicle)
  8. Pass128,915 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,915 miles
    Test number
    778504282056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail128,914 miles (+1,857)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,914 miles
    Test number
    250351371883
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass127,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,057 miles
    Test number
    703514941745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,057 miles (+2,793)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,057 miles
    Test number
    753523346169
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  12. Pass124,264 miles (+2,945)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,264 miles
    Test number
    935891132744
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass121,319 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,319 miles
    Test number
    335225405188
    • AdvisoryE M L light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Fail121,319 miles (+3,074)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,319 miles
    Test number
    963617427302
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryE M L light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass118,245 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,245 miles
    Test number
    598100635061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  16. Fail118,245 miles (+3,992)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,245 miles
    Test number
    289499925018
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  17. Pass114,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,253 miles
    Test number
    119517824097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,253 miles (+4,782)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,253 miles
    Test number
    875087624047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass109,471 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    237268423007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail109,471 miles (+4,767)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    586048423002
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass104,704 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    104,704 miles
    Test number
    748901112076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,311 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    816879011076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,152 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    314335200081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,652 miles (+20,188)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    412462009026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,464 miles (+21,501)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    964078057336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,963 miles
    Test number
    621910166080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T300 EKS

Does T300 EKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T300 EKS expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T300 EKS?
The MOT on T300 EKS expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T300 EKS done?
T300 EKS was recorded at 140,705 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
Has T300 EKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T300 EKS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T300 EKS 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 T300 EKS find?
T300 EKS passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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