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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T796 CENMOT history

T796 CEN is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,433 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 CEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 CEN was last recorded at 96,433 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,428 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,433 miles
  • 2025 – 92,301 miles
  • 2024 – 91,854 miles
  • 2023 – 91,510 miles
  • 2014 – 89,051 miles
  • 2013 – 87,222 miles
  • 2012 – 87,186 miles
  • 2011 – 85,820 miles
  • 2010 – 84,589 miles
  • 2009 – 75,610 miles
  • 2008 – 71,722 miles
  • 2006 – 62,948 miles
  • 2005 – 52,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,433 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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Jacking point corroded & holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,433 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    409485682718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,428 miles (+281)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,428 miles
    Test number
    949737135415
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail96,147 miles (+3,846)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,147 miles
    Test number
    446123561796
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point corroded
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Around gearbox rubbing on prop shaft (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,301 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    940341185339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point corroded & holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail92,300 miles (+446)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,300 miles
    Test number
    771007396158
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point corroded & holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass91,854 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    105488450245
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail91,825 miles (+315)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    522769753453
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle With exhaust (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass91,510 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,510 miles
    Test number
    823077043390
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail91,479 miles (+2,428)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    986167013788
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill heavily corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass89,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    458104924335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,051 miles (+1,829)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    115863824325
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  12. Pass87,222 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    238607673200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,186 miles
    Test number
    195878722412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,186 miles (+1,366)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,186 miles
    Test number
    136868922005
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass85,820 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,820 miles
    Test number
    635484031015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in the offside front wheel

  16. Fail85,820 miles (+1,231)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,820 miles
    Test number
    887831331033
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in the offside front wheel

  17. Pass84,589 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,589 miles
    Test number
    964880230095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,585 miles (+8,975)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,585 miles
    Test number
    130086720030
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass75,610 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    791470519003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,722 miles (+8,774)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    451054218037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,948 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,948 miles
    Test number
    102706746315
    • NoteFront brake pads low.

  22. Fail62,948 miles (+10,417)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,948 miles
    Test number
    341796546339
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake pads low.

  23. Pass52,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    403047545471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T796 CEN

Does T796 CEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T796 CEN is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T796 CEN?
The MOT on T796 CEN is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T796 CEN done?
T796 CEN was recorded at 96,433 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,121 miles a year.
Has T796 CEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 CEN has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T796 CEN 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 T796 CEN find?
T796 CEN passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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