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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T3 MBVMOT history

T3 MBV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,637 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 MBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 MBV was last recorded at 92,637 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,635 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,637 miles
  • 2025 – 86,017 miles
  • 2024 – 78,471 miles
  • 2023 – 72,389 miles
  • 2022 – 68,025 miles
  • 2021 – 62,092 miles
  • 2020 – 57,016 miles
  • 2019 – 34,783 miles
  • 2018 – 24,537 miles
  • 2017 – 20,510 miles
  • 2016 – 15,598 miles
  • 2015 – 11,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,637 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,637 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,637 miles
    Test number
    837145312831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,635 miles (+6,618)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,635 miles
    Test number
    498706133441
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim is cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,017 miles
    Test number
    630829697662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,017 miles (+7,546)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,017 miles
    Test number
    735393103804
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass78,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    996857643652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail78,471 miles (+6,082)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    741775327063
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass72,389 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,389 miles
    Test number
    909278326031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,025 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,025 miles
    Test number
    731621769422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,092 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    684940236299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,016 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    146492357876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,909 miles (+22,126)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    523443399956
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass34,783 miles (+10,246)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,783 miles
    Test number
    102340408523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,537 miles
    Test number
    395145267987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

  14. Fail24,543 miles (+4,033)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,543 miles
    Test number
    717147557637
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

  15. Pass20,510 miles (+4,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,510 miles
    Test number
    928032638218
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  16. Pass15,598 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,598 miles
    Test number
    985022153384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    11,391 miles
    Test number
    478760305107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 MBV

Does T3 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 MBV is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 MBV?
The MOT on T3 MBV 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 MBV done?
T3 MBV was recorded at 92,637 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 7,089 miles a year.
Has T3 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 MBV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 MBV 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 MBV find?
T3 MBV passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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