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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T356 CBKMOT history

T356 CBK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,273 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T356 CBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T356 CBK was last recorded at 189,273 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 6,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2022: 171,015 miles, lower than 173,121 miles on 25 Feb 2021.

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
183,180 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,093 miles
Average per year
4,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,273 miles
  • 2025 – 183,180 miles
  • 2024 – 177,171 miles
  • 2022 – 171,015 miles
  • 2021 – 173,121 miles
  • 2020 – 165,675 miles
  • 2019 – 160,512 miles
  • 2018 – 155,352 miles
  • 2017 – 151,793 miles
  • 2015 – 151,617 miles
  • 2014 – 150,098 miles
  • 2013 – 145,018 miles
  • 2012 – 140,742 miles
  • 2011 – 135,319 miles
  • 2010 – 129,469 miles
  • 2009 – 122,418 miles
  • 2008 – 116,577 miles
  • 2007 – 109,387 miles
  • 2006 – 102,110 miles
  • 2005 – 94,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,273 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,273 miles (+6,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,273 miles
    Test number
    222497541844
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass183,180 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    183,180 miles
    Test number
    544614150666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail183,064 miles (+5,893)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,064 miles
    Test number
    579049394701
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point excessively corroded and weakened, sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both sides

  4. Pass177,171 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,171 miles
    Test number
    510614814868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,015 miles (-2,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    171,015 miles
    Test number
    288047522565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass173,121 miles (+7,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,121 miles
    Test number
    903641283831
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,675 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    165,675 miles
    Test number
    142167189609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    160,512 miles
    Test number
    614784827708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail160,512 miles (+5,160)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,512 miles
    Test number
    673465185353
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass155,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    155,352 miles
    Test number
    810755532037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,352 miles (+3,559)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,352 miles
    Test number
    517851208236
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass151,793 miles (+176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    151,793 miles
    Test number
    823613992847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass151,617 miles (+1,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,617 miles
    Test number
    987930020527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass150,098 miles (+5,080)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    150,098 miles
    Test number
    155809384111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass145,018 miles (+4,276)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    145,018 miles
    Test number
    339179183152
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills becoming corroded

  16. Pass140,742 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    140,742 miles
    Test number
    637546602225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,319 miles (+5,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    437547301288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass129,469 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,469 miles
    Test number
    592813900290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail129,469 miles (+7,051)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,469 miles
    Test number
    592030600225
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass122,418 miles (+5,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    122,418 miles
    Test number
    193395299178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass116,577 miles (+7,190)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    116,577 miles
    Test number
    520906808237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner track rod end

  22. Pass109,387 miles (+7,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    109,387 miles
    Test number
    412777407212
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber top mountings becoming parted

  23. Pass102,110 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    102,110 miles
    Test number
    354888406219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,058 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    94,058 miles
    Test number
    810698305251
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r damper upper mount bush starting to part
    • NoteN/s/r trailing arm forward mounting bush starting to part

Questions about T356 CBK

Does T356 CBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T356 CBK is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T356 CBK?
The MOT on T356 CBK is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T356 CBK done?
T356 CBK was recorded at 189,273 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 4,607 miles a year.
Has T356 CBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T356 CBK has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T356 CBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T356 CBK find?
T356 CBK passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: undertrays fitted.

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