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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,200 cc

T953 HRVMOT history

T953 HRV is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,047 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T953 HRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T953 HRV was last recorded at 125,047 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 7,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,013 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,034 miles
Average per year
2,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,047 miles
  • 2025 – 118,013 miles
  • 2024 – 116,300 miles
  • 2023 – 115,796 miles
  • 2022 – 115,400 miles
  • 2021 – 114,903 miles
  • 2020 – 109,444 miles
  • 2019 – 109,365 miles
  • 2018 – 109,266 miles
  • 2010 – 94,820 miles
  • 2009 – 93,522 miles
  • 2008 – 85,646 miles
  • 2007 – 82,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,047 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,047 miles (+7,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,047 miles
    Test number
    328132529751
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,013 miles (+1,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,013 miles
    Test number
    663772576360
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,300 miles (+504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,300 miles
    Test number
    448422309752
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass115,796 miles (+396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,796 miles
    Test number
    985288718785
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass115,400 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,400 miles
    Test number
    559207105828
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,903 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    979265078472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,444 miles
    Test number
    874651764114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,444 miles (+79)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,444 miles
    Test number
    223738033157
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass109,365 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    109,365 miles
    Test number
    987957402715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,266 miles (+14,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    395464174313
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass94,820 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,820 miles
    Test number
    954809120288
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN GEARBOX OIL LEAK SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHT CORROSSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES OFFSIDE NEARSIDE TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

  12. Fail94,808 miles (+1,286)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,808 miles
    Test number
    332318220428
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN GEARBOX OIL LEAK SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHT CORROSSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES OFFSIDE NEARSIDE TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

  13. Pass93,522 miles (+7,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,522 miles
    Test number
    713184959120
    • NoteFuel lines corroded front brake discs worn rear brake discs worn nearside rear tyre close to limit

  14. Pass85,646 miles (+3,592)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,646 miles
    Test number
    803225748171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLong travell on handbrake lever
    • NoteSlight play in offside of strerin rack

  15. Pass82,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,054 miles
    Test number
    491001807136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T953 HRV

Does T953 HRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T953 HRV is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T953 HRV?
The MOT on T953 HRV is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T953 HRV done?
T953 HRV was recorded at 125,047 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,213 miles a year.
Has T953 HRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T953 HRV has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T953 HRV 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 HRV find?
T953 HRV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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