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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T61 CRWMOT history

T61 CRW is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
146,315 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 CRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 CRW was last recorded at 146,315 miles on 28 May 2026, 4,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,964 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,351 miles
Average per year
4,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,315 miles
  • 2025 – 141,964 miles
  • 2024 – 137,460 miles
  • 2023 – 133,187 miles
  • 2022 – 130,985 miles
  • 2021 – 122,082 miles
  • 2019 – 119,461 miles
  • 2018 – 117,467 miles
  • 2017 – 116,388 miles
  • 2016 – 106,770 miles
  • 2015 – 102,775 miles
  • 2014 – 96,285 miles
  • 2013 – 88,178 miles
  • 2012 – 76,630 miles
  • 2011 – 64,926 miles
  • 2010 – 64,627 miles
  • 2009 – 61,342 miles
  • 2008 – 58,458 miles
  • 2007 – 57,129 miles
  • 2006 – 54,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,315 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Condition of rear exhaust - Damaged/ Outer skin deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,315 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,315 miles
    Test number
    166735490977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,964 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,964 miles
    Test number
    892086974049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,460 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,460 miles
    Test number
    218493843008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,187 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,187 miles
    Test number
    189759893919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,985 miles (+8,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,985 miles
    Test number
    281464532957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass122,082 miles (+2,621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    291153781940
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass119,461 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    332622796435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,183 miles (+716)4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,183 miles
    Test number
    705028295192
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded throughout
  9. Pass117,467 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,467 miles
    Test number
    508364071060
    • AdvisoryCondition of rear exhaust - Damaged/ Outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail117,414 miles (+1,026)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,414 miles
    Test number
    594037091431
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondition of rear exhaust - Damaged/ Outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass116,388 miles (+9,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,388 miles
    Test number
    584098628736
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition
  12. Pass106,770 miles (+332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,770 miles
    Test number
    425047492119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  13. Fail106,438 miles (+3,663)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,438 miles
    Test number
    881715858328
    • FailureCentre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass102,775 miles (+6,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,775 miles
    Test number
    109637763972
    • 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)
  15. Pass96,285 miles (+172)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,285 miles
    Test number
    157173964267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroded
  16. Fail96,113 miles (+7,935)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,113 miles
    Test number
    809666354234
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroded
  17. Pass88,178 miles (+11,548)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,178 miles
    Test number
    456817453221
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play detected in Offside front steering rack arm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass76,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,630 miles
    Test number
    525496662245
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail76,630 miles (+11,704)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,630 miles
    Test number
    706496262259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass64,926 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,926 miles
    Test number
    868304271281
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass64,627 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,627 miles
    Test number
    200849520002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    274631729063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,342 miles (+2,884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    504841329088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  24. Pass58,458 miles (+1,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,458 miles
    Test number
    874455828041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  25. Pass57,129 miles (+2,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,129 miles
    Test number
    393983637070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass54,445 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    250380346045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,394 miles4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,394 miles
    Test number
    303875736000
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T61 CRW

Does T61 CRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 CRW is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 CRW?
The MOT on T61 CRW is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 CRW done?
T61 CRW was recorded at 146,315 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,526 miles a year.
Has T61 CRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 CRW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T61 CRW 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 T61 CRW find?
T61 CRW passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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