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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

T321 ADSMOT history

T321 ADS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,145 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 ADS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 ADS was last recorded at 106,145 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2012: 51,719 miles, lower than 119,337 miles on 27 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,857 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,288 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,145 miles
  • 2025 – 104,857 miles
  • 2024 – 103,892 miles
  • 2023 – 101,445 miles
  • 2022 – 99,221 miles
  • 2020 – 97,173 miles
  • 2019 – 87,931 miles
  • 2018 – 82,669 miles
  • 2017 – 74,916 miles
  • 2016 – 73,803 miles
  • 2015 – 67,833 miles
  • 2014 – 62,574 miles
  • 2013 – 56,546 miles
  • 2012 – 51,719 miles
  • 2011 – 119,337 miles
  • 2010 – 44,108 miles
  • 2009 – 38,789 miles
  • 2008 – 35,400 miles
  • 2007 – 30,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,145 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface rust

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,145 miles (+1,288)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    539911394873
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface rust

  2. Pass104,857 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,857 miles
    Test number
    672443279336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail104,856 miles (+964)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,856 miles
    Test number
    199621084554
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass103,892 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,892 miles
    Test number
    914906032826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail103,890 miles (+2,445)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    714618275032
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass101,445 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    909954063753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    618523903832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,221 miles (+2,048)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    139720031554
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass97,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,173 miles
    Test number
    269129950872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail97,173 miles (+9,242)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,173 miles
    Test number
    382728620840
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass87,931 miles (+5,262)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,931 miles
    Test number
    970475212195
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass82,669 miles (+7,753)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,669 miles
    Test number
    524581037733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,916 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    656110502871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,803 miles
    Test number
    253506493555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,799 miles (+5,966)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,799 miles
    Test number
    146485703121
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine management light on
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leak

  16. Pass67,833 miles (+5,259)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,833 miles
    Test number
    677584335118
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a perished and cracked sidewall

  17. Pass62,574 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,574 miles
    Test number
    356360044104
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail62,573 miles (+6,027)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,573 miles
    Test number
    359769834165
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass56,546 miles (+4,827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    458211843149
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has outer side wall damage

  20. Pass51,719 miles (-67,618)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    228828232139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,337 miles (+72,020)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    119,337 miles
    Test number
    517567441187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,317 miles (+3,209)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    799556241134
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

  23. Pass44,108 miles (+5,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,108 miles
    Test number
    514574470124
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has started cracking on its inside wall

  24. Pass38,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,789 miles
    Test number
    250676079448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,788 miles (+3,388)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,788 miles
    Test number
    482056379190
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass35,400 miles (+4,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    513194238343
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass30,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,609 miles
    Test number
    121298427321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T321 ADS

Does T321 ADS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T321 ADS is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T321 ADS?
The MOT on T321 ADS is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T321 ADS done?
T321 ADS was recorded at 106,145 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has T321 ADS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 ADS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T321 ADS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T321 ADS find?
T321 ADS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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