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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

T9 CTAMOT history

T9 CTA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,224 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 CTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 CTA was last recorded at 108,224 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,815 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
409 miles
Average per year
4,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,224 miles
  • 2025 – 107,815 miles
  • 2024 – 107,698 miles
  • 2023 – 107,181 miles
  • 2021 – 102,914 miles
  • 2020 – 93,642 miles
  • 2019 – 87,210 miles
  • 2018 – 82,247 miles
  • 2017 – 77,314 miles
  • 2015 – 69,078 miles
  • 2014 – 66,517 miles
  • 2013 – 56,468 miles
  • 2012 – 47,794 miles
  • 2011 – 39,636 miles
  • 2010 – 27,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,224 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySome general corrosion in most rear suspension

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Adv offside front shock absorber weak.........

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handbrake is slightly high.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,224 miles (+409)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,224 miles
    Test number
    549212938960
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome general corrosion in most rear suspension

  2. Pass107,815 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,815 miles
    Test number
    848290411744
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in rear suspension area
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass107,698 miles (+517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,698 miles
    Test number
    763757431883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    870898283650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Adv offside front shock absorber weak......... (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail107,181 miles (+4,267)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    654547345162
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault All lamps showing faults on dash........... (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Nearside rear brake pads cooked and breaking......... (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside rear brake heavy bind.......... (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate missing Rear plate missing......... (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Adv offside front shock absorber weak......... (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass102,914 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,914 miles
    Test number
    354296915222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,715 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,715 miles
    Test number
    410053238004
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail99,714 miles (+6,072)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,714 miles
    Test number
    769912480657
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative acuator hanging loose and wires broken and bare (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,642 miles (+52)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    585159189342
    • AdvisoryHandbrake is slightly high.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail93,590 miles (+6,380)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,590 miles
    Test number
    441954272787
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake is slightly high.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,210 miles
    Test number
    968337929480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail87,210 miles (+4,963)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,210 miles
    Test number
    236148223757
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass82,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,247 miles
    Test number
    588258295392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs pitted

  14. Fail82,247 miles (+4,933)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,247 miles
    Test number
    708474952295
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs pitted

  15. Pass77,314 miles (+8,236)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,314 miles
    Test number
    841622628355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,078 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,078 miles
    Test number
    716453745084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,517 miles (+10,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,517 miles
    Test number
    188351784197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass56,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    618083493079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,464 miles (+8,670)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,464 miles
    Test number
    126553493424
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass47,794 miles (+8,158)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    815766462050
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S & N/S/F Tyres waring on inner edges.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass39,636 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    608021371068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,635 miles (+12,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,635 miles
    Test number
    117080771099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass27,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,359 miles
    Test number
    120031080049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 CTA

Does T9 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 CTA is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 CTA?
The MOT on T9 CTA is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 CTA done?
T9 CTA was recorded at 108,224 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,986 miles a year.
Has T9 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 CTA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T9 CTA 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 CTA find?
T9 CTA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rears; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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