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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T88 CSLMOT history

T88 CSL is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 147,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
147,292 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 CSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 CSL was last recorded at 147,292 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,292 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,292 miles
  • 2024 – 138,998 miles
  • 2023 – 132,032 miles
  • 2022 – 127,201 miles
  • 2021 – 126,496 miles
  • 2020 – 118,763 miles
  • 2019 – 94,698 miles
  • 2018 – 89,597 miles
  • 2017 – 73,709 miles
  • 2016 – 52,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,292 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,292 miles
    Test number
    988990006092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,292 miles (+8,294)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,292 miles
    Test number
    706022847183
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,998 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,998 miles
    Test number
    611997367508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,032 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,032 miles
    Test number
    278738997893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,201 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,201 miles
    Test number
    421217274112
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail127,201 miles (+705)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,201 miles
    Test number
    803318789683
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,496 miles
    Test number
    334836660562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Fail126,496 miles (+7,733)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,496 miles
    Test number
    123389156536
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass118,763 miles (+24,065)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,763 miles
    Test number
    967776540490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,698 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,698 miles
    Test number
    268009315439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,597 miles (+15,888)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,597 miles
    Test number
    696970899885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,709 miles (+20,818)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    279941883256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,891 miles
    Test number
    453613595173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T88 CSL

Does T88 CSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 CSL expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 CSL?
The MOT on T88 CSL expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 CSL done?
T88 CSL was recorded at 147,292 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 9,835 miles a year.
Has T88 CSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 CSL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 CSL 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 T88 CSL find?
T88 CSL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive strong advice.

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