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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T500 DMBMOT history

T500 DMB is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,916 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DMB was last recorded at 108,916 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,327 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
5,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,916 miles
  • 2025 – 108,327 miles
  • 2024 – 106,033 miles
  • 2023 – 103,640 miles
  • 2022 – 101,859 miles
  • 2021 – 98,383 miles
  • 2020 – 92,444 miles
  • 2018 – 87,882 miles
  • 2017 – 83,078 miles
  • 2016 – 77,257 miles
  • 2015 – 72,756 miles
  • 2014 – 65,944 miles
  • 2013 – 54,576 miles
  • 2012 – 40,686 miles
  • 2011 – 36,907 miles
  • 2010 – 27,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,916 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal PerishingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,916 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,916 miles
    Test number
    609427745714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,916 miles (+589)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,916 miles
    Test number
    176618164181
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,327 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,327 miles
    Test number
    590567169259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  4. Fail108,323 miles (+2,290)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,323 miles
    Test number
    367695319719
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  5. Pass106,033 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,033 miles
    Test number
    292317009311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,640 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,640 miles
    Test number
    676893327786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,859 miles
    Test number
    997171430175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,859 miles (+3,476)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,859 miles
    Test number
    535855904873
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass98,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,383 miles
    Test number
    653120638802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,380 miles (+5,936)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,380 miles
    Test number
    194572356879
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements starting to deteriorate (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle sticky and does not return properly therefore does not work the catch properly (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  11. Pass92,444 miles (+4,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,444 miles
    Test number
    688018396760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass87,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,882 miles
    Test number
    432019940398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail87,882 miles (+4,804)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,882 miles
    Test number
    824697618261
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass83,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    164063729299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail83,078 miles (+5,821)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    194136738369
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,257 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    617069105005
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass72,756 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,756 miles
    Test number
    935075625213
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail72,756 miles (+6,812)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,756 miles
    Test number
    977075025202
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass65,944 miles (+11,368)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    846094124293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass54,576 miles (+13,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,576 miles
    Test number
    235164693407
    • NoteFront pads wearing

  21. Pass40,686 miles (+3,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,686 miles
    Test number
    197256502443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail36,907 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    566042271164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass36,907 miles (+9,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    906142571175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,855 miles
    Test number
    251181060055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DMB

Does T500 DMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DMB is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DMB?
The MOT on T500 DMB is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DMB done?
T500 DMB was recorded at 108,916 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,114 miles a year.
Has T500 DMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DMB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 DMB 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 T500 DMB find?
T500 DMB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside; fuel cap seal perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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