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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

T321 FFFMOT history

T321 FFF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
129,213 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 FFF
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
25 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T321 FFF was last recorded at 129,213 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 1,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2011: 51,652 miles, lower than 81,644 miles on 14 Jan 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
127,920 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,293 miles
Average per year
4,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,213 miles
  • 2025 – 127,920 miles
  • 2024 – 126,793 miles
  • 2023 – 126,187 miles
  • 2022 – 125,679 miles
  • 2021 – 124,946 miles
  • 2020 – 124,155 miles
  • 2019 – 123,054 miles
  • 2018 – 121,870 miles
  • 2017 – 119,609 miles
  • 2016 – 115,410 miles
  • 2015 – 104,221 miles
  • 2014 – 97,217 miles
  • 2013 – 91,287 miles
  • 2012 – 86,886 miles
  • 2011 – 51,652 miles
  • 2010 – 76,314 miles
  • 2008 – 71,346 miles
  • 2006 – 47,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,213 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Abandoned due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront pads low
  • AdvisoryRear pads very low
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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, 2022–2024

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front & rear brake pads getting low, approx 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight noise from n/s/r wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,213 miles (+1,293)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    236312479599
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Abandoned due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryRear pads very low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass127,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    664771575356
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads getting low, approx 4mm

  3. Fail127,920 miles (+1,127)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    913664150119
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads getting low, approx 4mm

  4. Pass126,793 miles (+606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,793 miles
    Test number
    587756080868
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,187 miles (+508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,187 miles
    Test number
    427257729665
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,679 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,679 miles
    Test number
    915630695631
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,677 miles (+731)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,677 miles
    Test number
    349649537275
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,946 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,946 miles
    Test number
    203350272680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,155 miles (+1,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,155 miles
    Test number
    631648115061
    • AdvisoryWheel has been welded

  10. Pass123,054 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,054 miles
    Test number
    837065852808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,870 miles
    Test number
    621016402442
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight noise from n/s/r wheel

  12. Fail121,870 miles (+2,261)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,870 miles
    Test number
    202635174846
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight noise from n/s/r wheel

  13. Pass119,609 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    295907855161
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight noise rear diff

  14. Pass115,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,410 miles
    Test number
    262030428711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,410 miles (+11,189)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,410 miles
    Test number
    492600146370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass104,221 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,221 miles
    Test number
    109684725446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,217 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    157430724034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    949406313034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,287 miles (+4,401)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    186355413044
    • 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass86,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    676636212076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,886 miles (+35,234)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    785956412076
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass51,652 miles (-29,992)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,652 miles
    Test number
    809945311026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,644 miles (+5,330)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,644 miles
    Test number
    485354711042
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass76,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    834994510069
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  25. Fail76,314 miles (+4,968)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    584073910045
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  26. Pass71,346 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    451227558397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    203944408002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,083 miles (+13,944)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    790113908084
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass47,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,139 miles
    Test number
    640105956327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T321 FFF

Does T321 FFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T321 FFF expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T321 FFF?
The MOT on T321 FFF expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T321 FFF done?
T321 FFF was recorded at 129,213 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 4,206 miles a year.
Has T321 FFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 FFF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T321 FFF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T321 FFF find?
T321 FFF failed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed abandoned due to excessive smoke; offside front driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; front pads low, and 2 more.

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