BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
T44 BOWMOT history
T44 BOW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 127,493 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,265 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T44 BOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T44 BOW was last recorded at 127,493 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,385 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,108 miles
- Average per year
- 5,265 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,493 miles
- 2025 – 121,385 miles
- 2023 – 112,475 miles
- 2022 – 109,548 miles
- 2021 – 107,909 miles
- 2020 – 105,268 miles
- 2019 – 98,502 miles
- 2018 – 87,475 miles
- 2017 – 79,671 miles
- 2016 – 75,262 miles
- 2015 – 71,693 miles
- 2014 – 67,254 miles
- 2013 – 60,549 miles
- 2012 – 56,929 miles
- 2011 – 53,762 miles
- 2010 – 48,430 miles
- 2009 – 43,208 miles
- 2008 – 34,488 miles
- 2007 – 29,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,493 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,493 miles (+6,108)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 127,493 miles
- Test number
- 842224812290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,385 miles (+8,910)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 121,385 miles
- Test number
- 131374724158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,475 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 112,475 miles
- Test number
- 354922567461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail112,473 miles (+2,925)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,473 miles
- Test number
- 866613134714
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,548 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 109,548 miles
- Test number
- 664326213098
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail109,544 miles (+1,635)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,544 miles
- Test number
- 987385939203
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,909 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 107,909 miles
- Test number
- 766950351824
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail107,909 miles (+2,641)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,909 miles
- Test number
- 342345107234
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,268 miles (+6,766)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 105,268 miles
- Test number
- 648357995211
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,502 miles (+11,027)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 98,502 miles
- Test number
- 876701642074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,475 miles (+379)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 87,475 miles
- Test number
- 380501320455
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail87,096 miles (+7,425)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,096 miles
- Test number
- 186143923542
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass79,671 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 79,671 miles
- Test number
- 388193269911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,262 miles (+3,569)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 75,262 miles
- Test number
- 371651463758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,693 miles (+4,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 71,693 miles
- Test number
- 488005161490
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly disfigured
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly disfigured
Pass67,254 miles (+6,705)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 67,254 miles
- Test number
- 118370344227
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to disfigure
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to disfigure
Pass60,549 miles (+3,620)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 60,549 miles
- Test number
- 706565323210
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly disfigured
Pass56,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 56,929 miles
- Test number
- 598180122226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,929 miles (+3,167)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,929 miles
- Test number
- 236380522269
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass53,762 miles (+5,332)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 53,762 miles
- Test number
- 426168411241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,430 miles (+5,222)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 48,430 miles
- Test number
- 594747630212
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,208 miles (+8,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 43,208 miles
- Test number
- 490814629283
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,488 miles (+5,183)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 34,488 miles
- Test number
- 170424328263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,305 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 29,305 miles
- Test number
- 251323817226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T44 BOW
- Does T44 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 BOW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T44 BOW?
- The MOT on T44 BOW is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T44 BOW done?
- T44 BOW was recorded at 127,493 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,265 miles a year.
- Has T44 BOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T44 BOW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T44 BOW 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 T44 BOW find?
- T44 BOW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.
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