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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T765 HBWMOT history

T765 HBW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,220 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T765 HBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T765 HBW was last recorded at 146,220 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,203 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,220 miles
  • 2024 – 135,426 miles
  • 2020 – 130,164 miles
  • 2019 – 126,604 miles
  • 2018 – 121,362 miles
  • 2016 – 118,197 miles
  • 2015 – 114,116 miles
  • 2014 – 109,081 miles
  • 2013 – 105,234 miles
  • 2012 – 102,670 miles
  • 2010 – 101,296 miles
  • 2009 – 99,858 miles
  • 2008 – 94,873 miles
  • 2007 – 87,261 miles
  • 2006 – 77,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,220 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,220 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,220 miles
    Test number
    628273405700
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

  2. Fail146,203 miles (+10,777)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,203 miles
    Test number
    909688139555
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass135,426 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,426 miles
    Test number
    450094510417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail135,410 miles (+5,246)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,410 miles
    Test number
    309556581495
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass130,164 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,164 miles
    Test number
    865729039636
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,134 miles (+3,530)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,134 miles
    Test number
    400257059633
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes feel slightly spongy

  7. Pass126,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,604 miles
    Test number
    286433018724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail126,603 miles (+5,241)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    137330034204
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass121,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,362 miles
    Test number
    799631892051
    • AdvisoryBoth sills are starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake is a bit tight

  10. Fail121,362 miles (+3,165)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,362 miles
    Test number
    944712204746
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills are starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake is a bit tight

  11. Pass118,197 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,197 miles
    Test number
    330162278350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,100 miles (+3,984)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,100 miles
    Test number
    834499181449
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass114,116 miles (+5,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    440302491171
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body has light corrosion

  14. Pass109,081 miles (+3,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    287090654498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass105,234 miles (+2,564)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,234 miles
    Test number
    447788483087
    • NoteIntake air flow hose split
    • NoteN/s head lamp misted
    • NoteN/s rear brake pipe fed not factory recomended
    • NoteO/s rear of vehicle slghit corossion

  16. Pass102,670 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,670 miles
    Test number
    785743802123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear boot floor is starting to rust

  17. Fail102,670 miles (+1,374)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,670 miles
    Test number
    589022902108
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear boot floor is starting to rust

  18. Pass101,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    514042020390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,296 miles (+1,438)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    313531120393
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass99,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    434999309369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail99,858 miles (+4,985)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    441399309493
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass94,873 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    94,873 miles
    Test number
    490151918439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,261 miles (+9,586)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    340418537346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,675 miles
    Test number
    823351236357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T765 HBW

Does T765 HBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T765 HBW is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T765 HBW?
The MOT on T765 HBW is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T765 HBW done?
T765 HBW was recorded at 146,220 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has T765 HBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T765 HBW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T765 HBW 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 T765 HBW find?
T765 HBW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; power steering pump has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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