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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T968 CBLMOT history

T968 CBL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
175,622 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T968 CBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T968 CBL was last recorded at 175,622 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2023: 171,305 miles, lower than 196,964 miles on 30 Apr 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,469 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,153 miles
Average per year
3,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,622 miles
  • 2025 – 173,469 miles
  • 2024 – 172,388 miles
  • 2023 – 171,305 miles
  • 2022 – 196,964 miles
  • 2019 – 167,758 miles
  • 2017 – 165,928 miles
  • 2016 – 164,323 miles
  • 2015 – 160,459 miles
  • 2014 – 157,613 miles
  • 2013 – 151,386 miles
  • 2012 – 146,043 miles
  • 2011 – 139,130 miles
  • 2010 – 133,206 miles
  • 2009 – 127,024 miles
  • 2008 – 121,150 miles
  • 2007 – 117,320 miles
  • 2006 – 108,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,622 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,622 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    175,622 miles
    Test number
    256892410607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,469 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    173,469 miles
    Test number
    893584370270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,388 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,388 miles
    Test number
    993203775106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,305 miles (-25,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,305 miles
    Test number
    913387864524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass196,964 miles (+29,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    196,964 miles
    Test number
    531705185038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    167,758 miles
    Test number
    278916888832
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail167,758 miles (+1,830)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,758 miles
    Test number
    761135428254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,928 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    165,928 miles
    Test number
    108569763483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass164,323 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    164,323 miles
    Test number
    475077850573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,459 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    160,459 miles
    Test number
    999496605162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,613 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    157,613 miles
    Test number
    966597544104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,386 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    151,386 miles
    Test number
    706282003150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail151,384 miles (+5,341)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,384 miles
    Test number
    566900703130
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass146,043 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    146,043 miles
    Test number
    158043982046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail146,041 miles (+6,911)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,041 miles
    Test number
    846666972022
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass139,130 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    139,130 miles
    Test number
    789293961008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,128 miles (+5,922)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,128 miles
    Test number
    407420461093
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass133,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    133,206 miles
    Test number
    110114570071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,206 miles (+6,182)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,206 miles
    Test number
    193214370071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass127,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    127,024 miles
    Test number
    170524459034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail127,024 miles (+5,874)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,024 miles
    Test number
    334724259072
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  22. Pass121,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    121,150 miles
    Test number
    123126468436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    130464868095
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass117,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    117,320 miles
    Test number
    432350167094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail117,320 miles (+8,540)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,320 miles
    Test number
    601009757074
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass108,780 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    434314116199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteLower reading on n/s/r handbrake
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Questions about T968 CBL

Does T968 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T968 CBL is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T968 CBL?
The MOT on T968 CBL is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T968 CBL done?
T968 CBL was recorded at 175,622 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,281 miles a year.
Has T968 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T968 CBL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T968 CBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T968 CBL find?
T968 CBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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