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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

T3 LWBMOT history

T3 LWB is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,176 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LWB was last recorded at 78,176 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,751 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,425 miles
Average per year
2,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,176 miles
  • 2025 – 76,751 miles
  • 2024 – 74,757 miles
  • 2023 – 73,483 miles
  • 2022 – 71,524 miles
  • 2021 – 69,152 miles
  • 2020 – 67,725 miles
  • 2019 – 64,698 miles
  • 2018 – 62,467 miles
  • 2017 – 60,266 miles
  • 2016 – 57,967 miles
  • 2015 – 55,257 miles
  • 2014 – 53,469 miles
  • 2013 – 49,694 miles
  • 2012 – 46,705 miles
  • 2011 – 43,860 miles
  • 2010 – 40,802 miles
  • 2009 – 36,246 miles
  • 2008 – 33,757 miles
  • 2007 – 31,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,176 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses perishing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,176 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,176 miles
    Test number
    406664274988
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass76,751 miles (+1,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    738849499409
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion by off side front anti roll bar bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over fuel tank leading to near side rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,757 miles (+1,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    896338290125
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass73,483 miles (+1,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    140795088129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,524 miles
    Test number
    812432462206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail71,503 miles (+2,351)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,503 miles
    Test number
    910748490936
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass69,152 miles (+1,427)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,152 miles
    Test number
    459837563088
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass67,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    896369096415
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail67,725 miles (+3,027)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    929898359781
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,698 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,698 miles
    Test number
    507098792863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,467 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    325370478584
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake flexi hoses perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing on side walls. 225/45r17R/F
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail62,444 miles (+2,178)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,444 miles
    Test number
    489082372429
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake flexi hoses perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing on side walls. 225/45r17R/F
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass60,266 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,266 miles
    Test number
    998458822667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,967 miles (+2,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    269206656406
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,257 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    454040135266
    • 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)

  16. Fail55,228 miles (+1,759)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,228 miles
    Test number
    657883614547
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  17. Pass53,469 miles (+3,775)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,469 miles
    Test number
    559038854205
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass49,694 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    127911563249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,705 miles (+2,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,705 miles
    Test number
    359437852264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass43,860 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,860 miles
    Test number
    158285341201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    771654860213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,802 miles (+4,556)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    394476450217
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  23. Pass36,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,246 miles
    Test number
    180980869234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,246 miles (+2,489)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,246 miles
    Test number
    423330569229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass33,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,757 miles
    Test number
    860492668274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    682322268243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,451 miles
    Test number
    672382667290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LWB

Does T3 LWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 LWB is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 LWB?
The MOT on T3 LWB is valid until 24 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 LWB done?
T3 LWB was recorded at 78,176 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,458 miles a year.
Has T3 LWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LWB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T3 LWB 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 LWB find?
T3 LWB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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