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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

T9 CBUMOT history

T9 CBU is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,064 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 CBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 CBU was last recorded at 135,064 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 6,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,467 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,597 miles
Average per year
3,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,064 miles
  • 2025 – 128,467 miles
  • 2024 – 125,468 miles
  • 2023 – 122,788 miles
  • 2022 – 119,045 miles
  • 2021 – 115,929 miles
  • 2020 – 109,550 miles
  • 2017 – 108,232 miles
  • 2015 – 105,324 miles
  • 2014 – 103,650 miles
  • 2013 – 101,930 miles
  • 2012 – 100,450 miles
  • 2011 – 97,801 miles
  • 2010 – 95,026 miles
  • 2009 – 92,630 miles
  • 2008 – 88,393 miles
  • 2007 – 82,630 miles
  • 2006 – 68,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,064 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,064 miles (+6,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,064 miles
    Test number
    221248526051
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass128,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,467 miles
    Test number
    559397034933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,467 miles (+2,999)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,467 miles
    Test number
    309301945307
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,468 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,468 miles
    Test number
    237444849283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,788 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,788 miles
    Test number
    695787921529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,045 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,045 miles
    Test number
    134280015482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,929 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,929 miles
    Test number
    298413361696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,550 miles (+1,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,550 miles
    Test number
    917055878756
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface & components general corrosion

  9. Pass108,232 miles (+2,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,232 miles
    Test number
    722931909747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass105,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    456401765042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail105,324 miles (+1,674)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    477611065047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass103,650 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,650 miles
    Test number
    645160164074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,930 miles (+1,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,930 miles
    Test number
    317626363023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass100,450 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,450 miles
    Test number
    946853962066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,801 miles
    Test number
    359669051084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,801 miles (+2,775)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,801 miles
    Test number
    338779351062
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres have sidewall damage present

  17. Pass95,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,026 miles
    Test number
    670246530096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,026 miles (+2,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,026 miles
    Test number
    792505830090
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  19. Pass92,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,630 miles
    Test number
    462062069021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,630 miles (+4,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,630 miles
    Test number
    452532269060
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass88,393 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,393 miles
    Test number
    280784168053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    694063827184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,626 miles (+14,387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,626 miles
    Test number
    921503027140
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass68,239 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    643463626055
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on very outer edges.
    • NoteDamage to front No plate.

Questions about T9 CBU

Does T9 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 CBU is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 CBU?
The MOT on T9 CBU is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 CBU done?
T9 CBU was recorded at 135,064 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,311 miles a year.
Has T9 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 CBU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T9 CBU 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 T9 CBU find?
T9 CBU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides.

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