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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T3 OUAMOT history

T3 OUA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,067 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 OUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 OUA was last recorded at 127,067 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,066 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,067 miles
  • 2025 – 125,362 miles
  • 2024 – 123,219 miles
  • 2022 – 120,152 miles
  • 2021 – 114,002 miles
  • 2019 – 100,685 miles
  • 2018 – 89,832 miles
  • 2017 – 77,377 miles
  • 2016 – 66,937 miles
  • 2015 – 61,564 miles
  • 2013 – 35,868 miles
  • 2011 – 29,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,067 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,067 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,067 miles
    Test number
    887418439064
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,066 miles (+17)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,066 miles
    Test number
    291600469553
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,049 miles (+1,687)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,049 miles
    Test number
    176574901963
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,362 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,362 miles
    Test number
    120917908823
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp washer missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,360 miles (+2,141)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    930052324509
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp washer missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,219 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,219 miles
    Test number
    908136727083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,219 miles (+3,067)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,219 miles
    Test number
    904827565804
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,152 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    886404190417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwards facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwards facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail120,152 miles (+6,150)3 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    765141774055
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwards facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwards facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,002 miles (+13,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,002 miles
    Test number
    368062730724
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass100,685 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,685 miles
    Test number
    691725667522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,683 miles (+10,851)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,683 miles
    Test number
    743156955177
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass89,832 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,832 miles
    Test number
    307339426027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,377 miles (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,377 miles
    Test number
    849612106179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,937 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,937 miles
    Test number
    733858862408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,564 miles (+25,696)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,564 miles
    Test number
    177694865434
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass35,868 miles (+1,898)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    418370103276
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass33,970 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    788475723032
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail33,950 miles (+4,736)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,950 miles
    Test number
    149983123059
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass29,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,214 miles
    Test number
    305862541398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,213 miles (+5,998)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,213 miles
    Test number
    407312141357
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass23,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,215 miles
    Test number
    948737201061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 OUA

Does T3 OUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 OUA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 OUA?
The MOT on T3 OUA is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 OUA done?
T3 OUA was recorded at 127,067 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,809 miles a year.
Has T3 OUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 OUA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 OUA 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 OUA find?
T3 OUA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front fluid leak, but not excessive transmission; rear fluid leak, but not excessive differential.

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