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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,498 cc

T953 CERMOT history

T953 CER is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
178,372 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T953 CER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T953 CER was last recorded at 178,372 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 15,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,141 miles · 10 Nov 2016
Between the last two tests
15,231 miles
Average per year
4,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,372 miles
  • 2016 – 163,141 miles
  • 2015 – 149,772 miles
  • 2014 – 145,224 miles
  • 2013 – 141,124 miles
  • 2012 – 128,530 miles
  • 2011 – 115,201 miles
  • 2010 – 114,392 miles
  • 2009 – 110,552 miles
  • 2008 – 106,581 miles
  • 2007 – 100,459 miles
  • 2006 – 94,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,372 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear both sides, top of shock absorber corroded and seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,372 miles (+15,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,372 miles
    Test number
    594666321871
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,141 miles
    Test number
    827717544537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail163,141 miles (+13,369)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,141 miles
    Test number
    856341133169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  4. Pass149,772 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,772 miles
    Test number
    464387244048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides, top of shock absorber corroded and seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  5. Fail149,742 miles (+4,518)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,742 miles
    Test number
    369650230455
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear section missing (7.1.4)
    • FailureHeadlamps matched pair are not the same size headlamps are of different types (1.7.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides, top of shock absorber corroded and seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  6. Pass145,224 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    145,224 miles
    Test number
    396438504367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  7. Fail145,224 miles (+4,100)6 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,224 miles
    Test number
    528008604320
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteCenter exhaust rubber missing, but still adequatly supported
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  8. Pass141,124 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    141,124 miles
    Test number
    517809813390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight weap from pas rack

  9. Fail141,124 miles (+12,594)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,124 miles
    Test number
    448768113488
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight weap from pas rack

  10. Pass128,530 miles (+13,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,530 miles
    Test number
    947347572220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    747859371218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,201 miles (+809)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    636518071254
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight weeping of oil around the gaitors

  13. Pass114,392 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,392 miles
    Test number
    973245720281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,386 miles (+1,049)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,386 miles
    Test number
    701823620252
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass113,337 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,337 miles
    Test number
    861724240194
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass110,552 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    422875429247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,543 miles (+3,962)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    761004929204
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass106,581 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    106,581 miles
    Test number
    690156428261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,580 miles (+6,121)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,580 miles
    Test number
    581915828263
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteAdvise slight judder on vehicle when brakeing advise o/s/f fog light not working

  20. Pass100,459 miles (+5,973)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,459 miles
    Test number
    342905627228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,486 miles
    Test number
    542021326287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T953 CER

Does T953 CER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T953 CER expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T953 CER?
The MOT on T953 CER expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T953 CER done?
T953 CER was recorded at 178,372 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
Has T953 CER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T953 CER has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on T953 CER 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 T953 CER find?
T953 CER passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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