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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

T80 SMEMOT history

T80 SME is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,833 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T80 SME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T80 SME was last recorded at 105,833 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 4,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,721 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,112 miles
Average per year
3,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,833 miles
  • 2025 – 101,721 miles
  • 2024 – 98,489 miles
  • 2023 – 95,645 miles
  • 2022 – 92,150 miles
  • 2021 – 89,124 miles
  • 2020 – 85,552 miles
  • 2019 – 82,112 miles
  • 2018 – 78,182 miles
  • 2017 – 74,684 miles
  • 2016 – 73,796 miles
  • 2015 – 72,859 miles
  • 2014 – 71,761 miles
  • 2013 – 70,648 miles
  • 2012 – 69,007 miles
  • 2011 – 66,087 miles
  • 2010 – 63,169 miles
  • 2009 – 59,834 miles
  • 2008 – 54,992 miles
  • 2007 – 46,262 miles
  • 2006 – 37,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,833 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,833 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,833 miles
    Test number
    559547991655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,721 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,721 miles
    Test number
    246823306228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,489 miles
    Test number
    814656013640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,489 miles (+2,844)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,489 miles
    Test number
    399139642413
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to rigid pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass95,645 miles (+3,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    620940152616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,150 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,150 miles
    Test number
    135515537054
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail92,150 miles (+3,026)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,150 miles
    Test number
    282465939543
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass89,124 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,124 miles
    Test number
    753067866297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail89,107 miles (+3,555)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    345404254955
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass85,552 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    516697529444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,112 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    491186195608
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers limit inspection
  12. Pass78,182 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    656701009996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,684 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,684 miles
    Test number
    713403512385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,796 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,796 miles
    Test number
    491427710854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,793 miles (+934)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    702484849066
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass72,859 miles (+1,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    486756760261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  17. Pass71,761 miles (+1,113)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,761 miles
    Test number
    787677554392
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorated and scored
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorated and scored
    • NoteRear brake pads worn thin
  18. Pass70,648 miles (+1,641)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,648 miles
    Test number
    438254863429
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass69,007 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,007 miles
    Test number
    759178432396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,087 miles (+2,918)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    186175631345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass63,169 miles (+3,335)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,169 miles
    Test number
    792683840319
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ONINNER EDGES
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass59,834 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,834 miles
    Test number
    992605359318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,992 miles (+8,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    202522238356
    • NoteScrew in n/s front tyre
  24. Fail46,262 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    391036457363
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • 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)
  25. Pass46,262 miles (+9,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    490016057323
    • 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)
  26. Pass37,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,131 miles
    Test number
    744481166371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T80 SME

Does T80 SME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T80 SME is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T80 SME?
The MOT on T80 SME is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T80 SME done?
T80 SME was recorded at 105,833 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 3,594 miles a year.
Has T80 SME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T80 SME has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T80 SME 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 SME find?
T80 SME passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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