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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

T80 NEAMOT history

T80 NEA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,699 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T80 NEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T80 NEA was last recorded at 117,699 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 7,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,373 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,326 miles
Average per year
3,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,699 miles
  • 2025 – 110,373 miles
  • 2024 – 110,364 miles
  • 2023 – 107,175 miles
  • 2022 – 102,549 miles
  • 2021 – 97,079 miles
  • 2020 – 95,358 miles
  • 2019 – 88,240 miles
  • 2018 – 85,866 miles
  • 2017 – 84,779 miles
  • 2016 – 83,828 miles
  • 2015 – 79,757 miles
  • 2014 – 76,435 miles
  • 2013 – 71,512 miles
  • 2012 – 68,785 miles
  • 2011 – 65,060 miles
  • 2010 – 62,244 miles
  • 2009 – 57,239 miles
  • 2008 – 49,187 miles
  • 2007 – 42,629 miles
  • 2006 – 36,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,699 miles (+7,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,699 miles
    Test number
    277966477672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,373 miles
    Test number
    665947429790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,373 miles (+9)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,373 miles
    Test number
    195507740268
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,364 miles (+3,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,364 miles
    Test number
    486468394671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,175 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,175 miles
    Test number
    269024459683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,549 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,549 miles
    Test number
    178872276699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,079 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,079 miles
    Test number
    848505018373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    228227106675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle/over tank (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail95,358 miles (+7,118)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    838769807255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle/over tank (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass88,240 miles (+2,374)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,240 miles
    Test number
    721525102089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass85,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,866 miles
    Test number
    800519100198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail85,866 miles (+1,087)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,866 miles
    Test number
    915238857295
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass84,779 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    631911797323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,828 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,828 miles
    Test number
    822314838944
    • AdvisoryLens covers missing from both number plate l;amps
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass79,757 miles (+3,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,757 miles
    Test number
    728798775028
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass76,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    195548674030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,435 miles (+4,923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    639937474015
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass71,512 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,512 miles
    Test number
    316389173076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLight lense missing off nearside number plate bulb but function not impared
    • NoteParking brake just met efficency on retest

  19. Fail71,512 miles (+2,727)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,512 miles
    Test number
    676248173004
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLight lense missing off nearside number plate bulb but function not impared

  20. Pass68,785 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    755100082002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,060 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,060 miles
    Test number
    996276661079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,244 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    462102680090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,239 miles (+8,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,239 miles
    Test number
    143602089481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass49,187 miles (+6,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,187 miles
    Test number
    802909978015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass42,629 miles (+5,963)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,629 miles
    Test number
    620818287039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

  26. Pass36,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,666 miles
    Test number
    113178186093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T80 NEA

Does T80 NEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T80 NEA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T80 NEA?
The MOT on T80 NEA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T80 NEA done?
T80 NEA was recorded at 117,699 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 3,987 miles a year.
Has T80 NEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T80 NEA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T80 NEA 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 T80 NEA find?
T80 NEA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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