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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,993 cc

T3 BUUMOT history

T3 BUU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
134,468 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BUU was last recorded at 134,468 miles on 23 May 2026, 6,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,736 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,732 miles
Average per year
7,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,468 miles
  • 2025 – 127,736 miles
  • 2024 – 123,231 miles
  • 2023 – 111,085 miles
  • 2022 – 101,350 miles
  • 2021 – 89,520 miles
  • 2020 – 84,661 miles
  • 2019 – 78,172 miles
  • 2018 – 76,042 miles
  • 2016 – 73,453 miles
  • 2015 – 66,909 miles
  • 2014 – 57,323 miles
  • 2012 – 34,332 miles
  • 2011 – 22,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,468 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,468 miles (+6,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    134,468 miles
    Test number
    601427746982
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,736 miles (+4,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,736 miles
    Test number
    846475938662
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,231 miles (+12,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,231 miles
    Test number
    241151978103
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,085 miles (+9,735)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,085 miles
    Test number
    150713533011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,350 miles (+11,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,350 miles
    Test number
    557673161391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,520 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    872831273081
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

  7. Fail89,444 miles (+4,783)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    142462148330
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

  8. Pass84,661 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    811848572516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,172 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    292415055003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,042 miles (+2,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    136025240812
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses perished slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp washer jet adrift

  11. Pass73,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,453 miles
    Test number
    397564586632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,451 miles (+6,542)4 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,451 miles
    Test number
    320761183760
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,909 miles
    Test number
    119883053350
    • AdvisoryFront o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail66,909 miles (+9,586)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,909 miles
    Test number
    811858103032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass57,323 miles (+11,058)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,323 miles
    Test number
    398431584227
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteSlight rear diff oil leak

  16. Pass46,265 miles (+11,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,265 miles
    Test number
    195626104046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,332 miles
    Test number
    456932352315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,332 miles (+12,123)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,332 miles
    Test number
    426022852412
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass22,209 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,209 miles
    Test number
    208307991250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,145 miles
    Test number
    197729841075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 BUU

Does T3 BUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BUU is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 BUU?
The MOT on T3 BUU is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 BUU done?
T3 BUU was recorded at 134,468 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 7,755 miles a year.
Has T3 BUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BUU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T3 BUU 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 BUU find?
T3 BUU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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