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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

T88 DLYMOT history

T88 DLY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,447 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 DLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 DLY was last recorded at 154,447 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 9,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,507 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,940 miles
Average per year
8,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,447 miles
  • 2025 – 144,507 miles
  • 2024 – 130,225 miles
  • 2023 – 120,413 miles
  • 2022 – 108,069 miles
  • 2021 – 96,485 miles
  • 2020 – 88,547 miles
  • 2019 – 78,021 miles
  • 2018 – 65,801 miles
  • 2017 – 47,055 miles
  • 2016 – 41,507 miles
  • 2015 – 36,482 miles
  • 2014 – 34,935 miles
  • 2013 – 33,368 miles
  • 2012 – 31,385 miles
  • 2011 – 29,778 miles
  • 2010 – 24,188 miles
  • 2009 – 17,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,447 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,447 miles (+9,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,447 miles
    Test number
    159806307267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,507 miles (+14,282)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,507 miles
    Test number
    261858656119
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass130,225 miles (+9,812)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,225 miles
    Test number
    827349877889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,413 miles (+12,344)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,413 miles
    Test number
    641466274932
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,069 miles (+11,584)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    562901020245
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass96,485 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,485 miles
    Test number
    275982261417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,443 miles (+7,896)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,443 miles
    Test number
    571277526929
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass88,547 miles (+10,526)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    994183579366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,021 miles (+12,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,021 miles
    Test number
    583862290362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,801 miles (+18,746)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    615248812902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,055 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,055 miles
    Test number
    116817103145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,507 miles (+5,025)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    265001317430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass36,482 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    274828909021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass34,935 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,935 miles
    Test number
    847490114389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,368 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,368 miles
    Test number
    355862113343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,385 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,385 miles
    Test number
    378967512367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,778 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,778 miles
    Test number
    606955111303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,188 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,188 miles
    Test number
    133801420301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,373 miles
    Test number
    274322539357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 DLY

Does T88 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 DLY is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 DLY?
The MOT on T88 DLY is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 DLY done?
T88 DLY was recorded at 154,447 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 8,144 miles a year.
Has T88 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 DLY has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T88 DLY 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 DLY find?
T88 DLY passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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