BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
T3 BNFMOT history
T3 BNF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,774 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 194,774 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,690 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 BNF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 BNF was last recorded at 194,774 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,685 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,089 miles
- Average per year
- 10,690 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,774 miles
- 2025 – 187,685 miles
- 2024 – 173,995 miles
- 2023 – 166,546 miles
- 2022 – 156,736 miles
- 2021 – 150,826 miles
- 2020 – 144,724 miles
- 2019 – 132,983 miles
- 2018 – 127,117 miles
- 2017 – 118,030 miles
- 2016 – 107,467 miles
- 2015 – 96,848 miles
- 2013 – 76,519 miles
- 2012 – 52,361 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,774 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear cv boot has a slight seepage of grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,774 miles (+7,089)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 194,774 miles
- Test number
- 906352384194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,685 miles (+13,690)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 187,685 miles
- Test number
- 174180792982
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass173,995 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 173,995 miles
- Test number
- 283891843408
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail173,995 miles (+7,449)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,995 miles
- Test number
- 192121686226
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,546 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 166,546 miles
- Test number
- 745682666156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail166,546 miles (+9,810)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,546 miles
- Test number
- 694098053754
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass156,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 156,736 miles
- Test number
- 565926048900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,736 miles (+5,910)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,736 miles
- Test number
- 227262664863
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass150,826 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 150,826 miles
- Test number
- 394701704216
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fail150,821 miles (+6,097)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,821 miles
- Test number
- 808734617280
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,724 miles (+11,741)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 144,724 miles
- Test number
- 161279794994
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both front discs pitted and scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass132,983 miles (+5,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 132,983 miles
- Test number
- 155897657678
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,117 miles (+51)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 127,117 miles
- Test number
- 898021582210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear cv boot has a slight seepage of grease
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded oily residue on pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Fail127,066 miles (+9,036)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,066 miles
- Test number
- 349842282912
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear cv boot has a slight seepage of grease
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded oily residue on pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,030 miles (+10,563)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 118,030 miles
- Test number
- 494425604480
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass107,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 107,467 miles
- Test number
- 233880448671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,467 miles (+10,619)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,467 miles
- Test number
- 543894090820
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass96,848 miles (+20,329)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 96,848 miles
- Test number
- 755085555058
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail76,519 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,519 miles
- Test number
- 356255403311
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass76,519 miles (+24,158)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 76,519 miles
- Test number
- 946905003390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 52,361 miles
- Test number
- 407478112431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 BNF
- Does T3 BNF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BNF is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 BNF?
- The MOT on T3 BNF is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 BNF done?
- T3 BNF was recorded at 194,774 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,690 miles a year.
- Has T3 BNF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 BNF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T3 BNF 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 T3 BNF find?
- T3 BNF passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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