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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,494 cc

T3 KOLMOT history

T3 KOL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
52,801 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 KOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 KOL was last recorded at 52,801 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 1,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,190 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,611 miles
Average per year
2,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,801 miles
  • 2024 – 51,190 miles
  • 2023 – 51,045 miles
  • 2022 – 48,925 miles
  • 2021 – 47,126 miles
  • 2020 – 45,946 miles
  • 2019 – 44,079 miles
  • 2018 – 41,130 miles
  • 2017 – 37,174 miles
  • 2016 – 33,670 miles
  • 2015 – 30,469 miles
  • 2014 – 27,295 miles
  • 2013 – 23,511 miles
  • 2012 – 18,685 miles
  • 2011 – 17,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,801 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,801 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    52,801 miles
    Test number
    163592033121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,190 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,190 miles
    Test number
    722232424402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,045 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    823185015702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,925 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,925 miles
    Test number
    366515793881
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail48,891 miles (+1,765)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    729558102827
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass47,126 miles (+1,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,126 miles
    Test number
    565704683020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass45,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    443633503009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail45,946 miles (+1,867)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    123766376454
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at sidewall to tread area on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass44,079 miles (+2,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,079 miles
    Test number
    969711556126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitt all the way around inner edge but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass41,130 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    751027242521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    582003859833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail37,174 miles (+3,504)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    714594405449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass33,670 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    557199924955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,469 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,469 miles
    Test number
    736714305255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,295 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,295 miles
    Test number
    626832704240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,511 miles (+4,826)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,511 miles
    Test number
    477124403240
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2mm on the inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm on the inner edge.

  17. Pass18,685 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,685 miles
    Test number
    879624732215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,303 miles
    Test number
    117301241365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 KOL

Does T3 KOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 KOL expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 KOL?
The MOT on T3 KOL expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 KOL done?
T3 KOL was recorded at 52,801 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 2,575 miles a year.
Has T3 KOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 KOL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T3 KOL 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 KOL find?
T3 KOL passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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