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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T3 DVFMOT history

T3 DVF is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,310 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 DVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 DVF was last recorded at 156,310 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,309 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,310 miles
  • 2025 – 152,134 miles
  • 2024 – 149,764 miles
  • 2023 – 144,935 miles
  • 2022 – 137,339 miles
  • 2021 – 133,842 miles
  • 2020 – 121,628 miles
  • 2019 – 115,548 miles
  • 2018 – 114,003 miles
  • 2017 – 105,155 miles
  • 2016 – 94,051 miles
  • 2015 – 88,073 miles
  • 2014 – 79,544 miles
  • 2013 – 68,944 miles
  • 2012 – 68,434 miles
  • 2011 – 50,062 miles
  • 2010 – 35,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,310 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryParking brake effortRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,310 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,310 miles
    Test number
    118266671415
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort

  2. Fail156,309 miles (+4,175)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,309 miles
    Test number
    301189862989
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort

  3. Pass152,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,134 miles
    Test number
    346342142795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail152,134 miles (+2,370)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,134 miles
    Test number
    970537861198
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass149,764 miles (+4,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,764 miles
    Test number
    672414722962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass144,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,935 miles
    Test number
    498781509843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,935 miles (+7,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,935 miles
    Test number
    544240693252
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass137,339 miles (+3,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,339 miles
    Test number
    155786658319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass133,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,842 miles
    Test number
    626436951686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail133,842 miles (+12,214)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,842 miles
    Test number
    583302363276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass121,628 miles (+6,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,628 miles
    Test number
    544415772362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass115,548 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,548 miles
    Test number
    731544444406
    • AdvisoryPad wear wire disconnected
    • AdvisoryUndershield loose

  13. Pass114,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,003 miles
    Test number
    758277815918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail114,003 miles (+8,848)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,003 miles
    Test number
    742875553727
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass105,155 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,155 miles
    Test number
    514776772745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,556 miles
    Test number
    439248838638
    • 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. Fail101,556 miles (+7,505)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,556 miles
    Test number
    123346139703
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  18. Pass94,051 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,051 miles
    Test number
    654792893012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,073 miles (+8,529)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,073 miles
    Test number
    439993535011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,544 miles (+10,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,544 miles
    Test number
    237645114016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass68,944 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    228658513046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,434 miles (+18,372)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,434 miles
    Test number
    266215252328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r damper dust sheild adrift.

  23. Pass50,062 miles (+14,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,062 miles
    Test number
    356239631394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,508 miles
    Test number
    381901040387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 DVF

Does T3 DVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 DVF is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 DVF?
The MOT on T3 DVF is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 DVF done?
T3 DVF was recorded at 156,310 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 7,668 miles a year.
Has T3 DVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 DVF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 DVF 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 DVF find?
T3 DVF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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