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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T90 GWSMOT history

T90 GWS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,088 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T90 GWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T90 GWS was last recorded at 130,088 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,901 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
8,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,088 miles
  • 2024 – 114,139 miles
  • 2023 – 102,256 miles
  • 2022 – 97,581 miles
  • 2021 – 92,491 miles
  • 2020 – 89,848 miles
  • 2019 – 84,433 miles
  • 2018 – 82,007 miles
  • 2017 – 76,881 miles
  • 2016 – 60,691 miles
  • 2015 – 42,913 miles
  • 2014 – 40,988 miles
  • 2013 – 34,624 miles
  • 2012 – 27,958 miles
  • 2011 – 15,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,088 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake pads worn close to wear indicatorsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside rear sill / jacking point damaged and corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Especially suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,088 miles (+187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,088 miles
    Test number
    714544267495
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill / jacking point damaged and corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Especially suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,901 miles (+15,762)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,901 miles
    Test number
    561710623975
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill / jacking point damaged and corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Especially suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,139 miles (+511)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,139 miles
    Test number
    722627028945
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail113,628 miles (+11,372)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,628 miles
    Test number
    320512226735
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked in"yellow " (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,256 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    740973487551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail102,201 miles (+4,620)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,201 miles
    Test number
    328094668956
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,581 miles (+5,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,581 miles
    Test number
    875170018872
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass92,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    499265569340
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ferruls (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail92,491 miles (+2,643)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    607274468190
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ferruls (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass89,848 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    158021655906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Fail89,825 miles (+5,392)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,825 miles
    Test number
    824634799013
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass84,433 miles (+2,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,433 miles
    Test number
    919324216537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass82,007 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,007 miles
    Test number
    669255572157
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail81,988 miles (+5,107)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    182372151509
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass76,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    887609539296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,881 miles (+16,190)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    146945281655
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  17. Pass60,691 miles (+17,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    294682915736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRemoved items before test

  18. Pass42,913 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,913 miles
    Test number
    626624985037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,988 miles (+6,364)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,988 miles
    Test number
    729719784277
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  20. Pass34,624 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,624 miles
    Test number
    128282393293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    308930872482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,958 miles (+12,241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    658909762271
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

  23. Pass15,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,717 miles
    Test number
    269659061297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T90 GWS

Does T90 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T90 GWS is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T90 GWS?
The MOT on T90 GWS is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T90 GWS done?
T90 GWS was recorded at 130,088 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 8,094 miles a year.
Has T90 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T90 GWS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T90 GWS 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 T90 GWS find?
T90 GWS passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: both front and rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators; nearside rear sill / jacking point damaged and corroded; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened especially suspension arm mounting points, and 1 more.

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