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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

T3 SGEMOT history

T3 SGE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
140,717 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 SGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 SGE was last recorded at 140,717 miles on 14 May 2025, 13,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,260 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
13,457 miles
Average per year
7,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,717 miles
  • 2024 – 127,260 miles
  • 2023 – 112,567 miles
  • 2022 – 106,290 miles
  • 2021 – 103,027 miles
  • 2018 – 92,472 miles
  • 2017 – 87,250 miles
  • 2016 – 82,870 miles
  • 2015 – 76,836 miles
  • 2013 – 55,141 miles
  • 2012 – 48,196 miles
  • 2011 – 42,195 miles
  • 2010 – 35,341 miles
  • 2009 – 28,629 miles
  • 2008 – 23,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,717 miles (+13,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,717 miles
    Test number
    876323505874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,260 miles (+14,693)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,260 miles
    Test number
    344548455703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,567 miles (+6,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,567 miles
    Test number
    606576213842
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,290 miles (+3,263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    198424256012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,027 miles (+10,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    920753385767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,472 miles (+5,222)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,472 miles
    Test number
    871673972871
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,250 miles
    Test number
    732510458142
    • 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)

  8. Fail87,250 miles (+4,380)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,250 miles
    Test number
    455448485311
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass82,870 miles (+6,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    668637392479
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass76,836 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    934840931056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,257 miles (+16,116)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    928437745065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteService light on
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  12. Pass55,141 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,141 miles
    Test number
    545734023362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,196 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,196 miles
    Test number
    616480922392
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteWindscreen has slight damage outside of swept area

  14. Fail48,196 miles (+6,001)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,196 miles
    Test number
    956560822328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteWindscreen has slight damage outside of swept area

  15. Pass42,195 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,195 miles
    Test number
    476551411451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,341 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    163372000332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    314282709378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,629 miles (+5,475)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    453042309301
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,154 miles
    Test number
    892070118321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,154 miles1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,154 miles
    Test number
    542889108304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about T3 SGE

Does T3 SGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 SGE expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 SGE?
The MOT on T3 SGE expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 SGE done?
T3 SGE was recorded at 140,717 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 7,115 miles a year.
Has T3 SGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 SGE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T3 SGE 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 SGE find?
T3 SGE passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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