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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

T3 TONMOT history

T3 TON is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,613 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 TON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 TON was last recorded at 60,613 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2017: 48,873 miles, lower than 48,890 miles on 11 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,650 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
963 miles
Average per year
3,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,613 miles
  • 2025 – 59,650 miles
  • 2024 – 58,313 miles
  • 2023 – 57,231 miles
  • 2022 – 56,455 miles
  • 2021 – 55,394 miles
  • 2020 – 54,495 miles
  • 2019 – 53,031 miles
  • 2018 – 50,671 miles
  • 2017 – 48,873 miles
  • 2016 – 46,654 miles
  • 2015 – 43,063 miles
  • 2014 – 33,231 miles
  • 2013 – 26,514 miles
  • 2012 – 19,457 miles
  • 2011 – 12,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,613 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,613 miles (+963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,613 miles
    Test number
    755093650644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass59,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    821604611818
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail59,650 miles (+1,337)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    306914955347
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass58,313 miles (+1,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    194796032076
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass57,231 miles (+776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,231 miles
    Test number
    243402499243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass56,455 miles (+1,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,455 miles
    Test number
    313484526318
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass55,394 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    224654093287
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass54,495 miles (+1,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    564149137947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,031 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    53,031 miles
    Test number
    270397542074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail53,029 miles (+2,358)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,029 miles
    Test number
    169991882658
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass50,671 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,671 miles
    Test number
    195176531497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,873 miles (-17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    609144076018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Fail48,890 miles (+2,236)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    941213865698
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn to inner and outer edge.. (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass46,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,654 miles
    Test number
    354439163532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail46,654 miles (+3,591)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,654 miles
    Test number
    729412775705
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/19 88Y Bridgestone. (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative PRS - topped up fluid. (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass43,063 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,063 miles
    Test number
    888845795183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,024 miles (+9,793)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    885028085121
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has several cuts on inner edge but no cords visible
  18. Pass33,231 miles (+6,717)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    296914464450
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
  19. Pass26,514 miles (+132)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,514 miles
    Test number
    217218643145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail26,382 miles (+6,925)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,382 miles
    Test number
    805172843141
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass19,457 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,457 miles
    Test number
    386858882086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,366 miles
    Test number
    518931381005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 TON

Does T3 TON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 TON is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 TON?
The MOT on T3 TON is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 TON done?
T3 TON was recorded at 60,613 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,145 miles a year.
Has T3 TON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 TON has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T3 TON ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T3 TON find?
T3 TON passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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