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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

T800 OBEMOT history

T800 OBE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,229 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T800 OBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T800 OBE was last recorded at 138,229 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,000 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
229 miles
Average per year
5,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,229 miles
  • 2024 – 138,000 miles
  • 2023 – 137,384 miles
  • 2022 – 133,785 miles
  • 2021 – 127,358 miles
  • 2020 – 122,835 miles
  • 2019 – 119,852 miles
  • 2018 – 119,278 miles
  • 2017 – 113,799 miles
  • 2016 – 107,689 miles
  • 2015 – 102,896 miles
  • 2014 – 102,531 miles
  • 2013 – 86,630 miles
  • 2012 – 84,156 miles
  • 2011 – 79,625 miles
  • 2010 – 73,813 miles
  • 2009 – 61,457 miles
  • 2008 – 49,388 miles
  • 2007 – 34,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,229 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,229 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    494278945637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,000 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,000 miles
    Test number
    497951510964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,992 miles (+608)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,992 miles
    Test number
    554203099823
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass137,384 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,384 miles
    Test number
    407362055783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,380 miles (+3,595)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,380 miles
    Test number
    216144083913
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,785 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,785 miles
    Test number
    199017546301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,741 miles (+6,383)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,741 miles
    Test number
    259733285530
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,358 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,358 miles
    Test number
    922914883956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,354 miles (+4,519)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,354 miles
    Test number
    885152344204
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass122,835 miles (+2,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    545957628421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass119,852 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    988854813271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,278 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,278 miles
    Test number
    691850256136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail119,278 miles (+5,479)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,278 miles
    Test number
    608334720061
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass113,799 miles (+6,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    714556463982
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded From to rear on clips (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass107,689 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,689 miles
    Test number
    696659751712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,896 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    549015515243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,531 miles (+15,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,531 miles
    Test number
    499424354248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass86,630 miles (+2,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    789452613212
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass84,156 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    465442172294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,625 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,625 miles
    Test number
    438693761209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,813 miles (+12,356)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    471635960269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear brake dics worn

  22. Pass61,457 miles (+12,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,457 miles
    Test number
    292082579208
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass49,388 miles (+14,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,388 miles
    Test number
    940041268228
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,854 miles
    Test number
    172743067261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T800 OBE

Does T800 OBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T800 OBE expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T800 OBE?
The MOT on T800 OBE expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T800 OBE done?
T800 OBE was recorded at 138,229 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 5,747 miles a year.
Has T800 OBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T800 OBE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T800 OBE 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 T800 OBE find?
T800 OBE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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