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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T4 PBGMOT history

T4 PBG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,071 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 PBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 PBG was last recorded at 87,071 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 9,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,825 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,246 miles
Average per year
4,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,071 miles
  • 2025 – 77,825 miles
  • 2024 – 68,920 miles
  • 2023 – 68,250 miles
  • 2022 – 66,952 miles
  • 2021 – 65,145 miles
  • 2020 – 63,820 miles
  • 2019 – 60,390 miles
  • 2018 – 54,499 miles
  • 2017 – 50,549 miles
  • 2016 – 44,125 miles
  • 2015 – 37,815 miles
  • 2014 – 32,609 miles
  • 2013 – 26,798 miles
  • 2012 – 19,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,071 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Both rear axle support brackets corroded corrosion setting in underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake imbalanced 56%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,071 miles (+9,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,071 miles
    Test number
    843026517329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass77,825 miles (+8,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    133223386311
    • 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))
  3. Pass68,920 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    515261665607
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,250 miles (+1,298)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    854335461713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle support brackets corroded corrosion setting in underneath
    • AdvisoryNear Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion
  5. Pass66,952 miles (+1,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    770410581173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) covers fitted obstructing view Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle support brackets corroded corrosion setting in underneath
  6. Pass65,145 miles (+1,325)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,145 miles
    Test number
    318567340782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle support brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryCoated brake pipes have signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryCorrosion setting in underneath
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view
  7. Pass63,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    208097767761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake imbalanced 56%
  8. Fail63,820 miles (+3,430)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    219962741089
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake imbalanced 56%
  9. Pass60,390 miles (+5,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,390 miles
    Test number
    444154615703
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from front of engine collecting on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass54,499 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,499 miles
    Test number
    498530649431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass50,549 miles (+6,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    241244791383
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  12. Pass44,125 miles (+6,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,125 miles
    Test number
    816328778316
    • AdvisoryEngine has minor leak of oil
  13. Pass37,815 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    145925955412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,609 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    585296054068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,798 miles (+7,168)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,798 miles
    Test number
    186153253499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  16. Pass19,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,630 miles
    Test number
    926041942092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 PBG

Does T4 PBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 PBG is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 PBG?
The MOT on T4 PBG is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 PBG done?
T4 PBG was recorded at 87,071 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,783 miles a year.
Has T4 PBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 PBG has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T4 PBG 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 T4 PBG find?
T4 PBG passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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