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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T825 NLBMOT history

T825 NLB is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
88,280 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T825 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T825 NLB was last recorded at 88,280 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 7,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,130 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,150 miles
Average per year
3,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,280 miles
  • 2024 – 81,130 miles
  • 2023 – 77,308 miles
  • 2022 – 73,560 miles
  • 2021 – 66,415 miles
  • 2019 – 57,648 miles
  • 2018 – 54,210 miles
  • 2017 – 46,056 miles
  • 2016 – 41,854 miles
  • 2015 – 37,240 miles
  • 2014 – 30,054 miles
  • 2013 – 26,218 miles
  • 2011 – 23,768 miles
  • 2010 – 21,724 miles
  • 2009 – 19,773 miles
  • 2008 – 17,929 miles
  • 2007 – 16,319 miles
  • 2006 – 14,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,280 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,280 miles (+7,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,280 miles
    Test number
    221008902105
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,130 miles (+3,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    664363698719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,308 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,308 miles
    Test number
    504894362920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,560 miles (+7,145)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,560 miles
    Test number
    205285833004
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,415 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,415 miles
    Test number
    471115135628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,086 miles (+8,438)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    579796627462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,648 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,648 miles
    Test number
    679666167431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,210 miles (+8,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,210 miles
    Test number
    228445162703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,056 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,056 miles
    Test number
    284714933450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,854 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,854 miles
    Test number
    145535126831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,778 miles (+4,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,778 miles
    Test number
    489966804264
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass37,240 miles (+7,186)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,240 miles
    Test number
    726846055199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass30,054 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,054 miles
    Test number
    157330764194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteManagement light is on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is cracking and perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is low on tread
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

  14. Fail30,054 miles (+3,836)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,054 miles
    Test number
    929373754124
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteManagement light is on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is cracking and perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is low on tread
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

  15. Pass26,218 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,218 miles
    Test number
    929362543119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,768 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,768 miles
    Test number
    867299221329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,724 miles (+1,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,724 miles
    Test number
    383546700398
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail19,773 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,773 miles
    Test number
    161639189226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,773 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,773 miles
    Test number
    910329489236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,929 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,929 miles
    Test number
    993641668297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,319 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,319 miles
    Test number
    584414657248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,317 miles (+1,837)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,317 miles
    Test number
    712999847260
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass14,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,480 miles
    Test number
    374030926479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T825 NLB

Does T825 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T825 NLB expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T825 NLB?
The MOT on T825 NLB expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T825 NLB done?
T825 NLB was recorded at 88,280 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 3,889 miles a year.
Has T825 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T825 NLB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T825 NLB 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 T825 NLB find?
T825 NLB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 tyres close to limit.

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