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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

T3 NMLMOT history

T3 NML is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,209 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 NML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 NML was last recorded at 117,209 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,428 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
781 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,209 miles
  • 2023 – 116,428 miles
  • 2022 – 114,783 miles
  • 2021 – 114,684 miles
  • 2018 – 102,871 miles
  • 2017 – 87,163 miles
  • 2016 – 64,595 miles
  • 2015 – 60,657 miles
  • 2014 – 57,418 miles
  • 2013 – 54,446 miles
  • 2012 – 51,048 miles
  • 2011 – 46,860 miles
  • 2010 – 43,497 miles
  • 2009 – 34,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    746898945837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    498525582606
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS DETERIORTAED
    • AdvisoryWIPERS CLEANING POORLY

  3. Pass117,209 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,209 miles
    Test number
    560487704313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,428 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,428 miles
    Test number
    854020367263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,783 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,783 miles
    Test number
    116545273770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,684 miles (+11,813)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,684 miles
    Test number
    222886446354
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake slight poor operation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    387138364317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,871 miles (+15,708)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    761510672296
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass87,163 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,163 miles
    Test number
    573947056543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail87,161 miles (+22,566)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    214450588131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass64,595 miles (+3,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    468088072113
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass60,657 miles (+3,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,657 miles
    Test number
    213493175610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass57,418 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,418 miles
    Test number
    957953654227
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail57,418 miles (+2,972)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,418 miles
    Test number
    379913554460
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,446 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,446 miles
    Test number
    497892853247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,048 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,048 miles
    Test number
    317190032226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,860 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,860 miles
    Test number
    788744171089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,497 miles (+121)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,497 miles
    Test number
    344721410169
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteFront & rear brake pads wearing low

  19. Pass43,376 miles (+8,894)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    532293800145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,482 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,482 miles
    Test number
    200441729407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S rear tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Questions about T3 NML

Does T3 NML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 NML is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 NML?
The MOT on T3 NML is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 NML done?
T3 NML was recorded at 117,209 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has T3 NML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 NML has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T3 NML 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 NML find?
T3 NML passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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