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White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

T500 ERKMOT history

T500 ERK is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 155,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,006 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ERK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ERK was last recorded at 155,006 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,805 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
16,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,006 miles
  • 2024 – 141,146 miles
  • 2023 – 123,758 miles
  • 2022 – 108,106 miles
  • 2021 – 91,670 miles
  • 2020 – 66,617 miles
  • 2019 – 46,982 miles
  • 2018 – 35,246 miles
  • 2017 – 27,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,006 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY tyre worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,006 miles (+201)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,006 miles
    Test number
    122806682944
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY tyre worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail154,805 miles (+13,659)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,805 miles
    Test number
    557795893121
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY tyre worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass141,146 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,146 miles
    Test number
    794926478585
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail141,124 miles (+17,366)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,124 miles
    Test number
    524334201312
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass123,758 miles (+15,652)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    112707792246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,106 miles (+16,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    461420706181
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass91,670 miles (+25,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,670 miles
    Test number
    964836169651
    • AdvisoryRear oil leak from rear differential output shaft seal
  8. Pass66,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    331748826060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail66,617 miles (+19,635)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    374744570577
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass46,982 miles (+11,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,982 miles
    Test number
    216772243710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,246 miles (+8,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    943652687347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass27,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,145 miles
    Test number
    891421138353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 ERK

Does T500 ERK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ERK is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 ERK?
The MOT on T500 ERK is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 ERK done?
T500 ERK was recorded at 155,006 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 16,049 miles a year.
Has T500 ERK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ERK has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 ERK 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 ERK find?
T500 ERK passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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