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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

T97 LORMOT history

T97 LOR is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 25,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
25,763 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 LOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 LOR was last recorded at 25,763 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,633 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,763 miles
  • 2025 – 25,633 miles
  • 2024 – 25,460 miles
  • 2023 – 25,419 miles
  • 2022 – 25,248 miles
  • 2021 – 24,984 miles
  • 2020 – 24,386 miles
  • 2019 – 23,645 miles
  • 2018 – 22,697 miles
  • 2017 – 21,722 miles
  • 2016 – 20,531 miles
  • 2015 – 19,244 miles
  • 2014 – 18,211 miles
  • 2013 – 14,424 miles
  • 2011 – 13,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,763 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,763 miles (+130)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    25,763 miles
    Test number
    149952307026
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass25,633 miles (+173)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    25,633 miles
    Test number
    741672387841
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass25,460 miles (+41)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    25,460 miles
    Test number
    974783979768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail25,419 miles (+171)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,419 miles
    Test number
    434740048116
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass25,248 miles (+264)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,248 miles
    Test number
    335497456165
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass24,984 miles (+598)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    24,984 miles
    Test number
    540106939474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass24,386 miles (+741)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    24,386 miles
    Test number
    372736246389
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + undertrays fitted obscuring some items
  8. Pass23,645 miles (+948)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    23,645 miles
    Test number
    976404848895
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in w/screen at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items
  9. Pass22,697 miles (+975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,697 miles
    Test number
    177307679533
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen zone B less than 40mm
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisorySlight blow from both sides exhaust pipes going into back box
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  10. Pass21,722 miles (+1,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,722 miles
    Test number
    890987415337
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  11. Pass20,531 miles (+1,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,531 miles
    Test number
    996560398119
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass19,244 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,244 miles
    Test number
    156831395188
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear inner wheel rims weld repaired
  13. Fail19,228 miles (+1,017)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,228 miles
    Test number
    899025275139
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear inner wheel rim weld repaired x 2
  14. Pass18,211 miles (+865)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,211 miles
    Test number
    779918674178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront inner disc pads starting to wear low
    • NoteNearside front self levelling sensor clip on susp. arm slightly insecure
  15. Pass17,346 miles (+2,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,346 miles
    Test number
    705021304161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass14,424 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,424 miles
    Test number
    377912083127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    13,146 miles
    Test number
    379154571460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 LOR

Does T97 LOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 LOR is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 LOR?
The MOT on T97 LOR is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 LOR done?
T97 LOR was recorded at 25,763 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 858 miles a year.
Has T97 LOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 LOR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T97 LOR 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 T97 LOR find?
T97 LOR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b.

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