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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

T9 NOWMOT history

T9 NOW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,501 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 NOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 NOW was last recorded at 101,501 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,488 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,501 miles
  • 2025 – 99,967 miles
  • 2024 – 97,729 miles
  • 2023 – 96,480 miles
  • 2022 – 96,156 miles
  • 2021 – 95,925 miles
  • 2020 – 95,734 miles
  • 2019 – 95,645 miles
  • 2018 – 93,827 miles
  • 2017 – 93,163 miles
  • 2016 – 90,298 miles
  • 2015 – 83,418 miles
  • 2014 – 63,590 miles
  • 2012 – 48,519 miles
  • 2011 – 48,067 miles
  • 2010 – 44,659 miles
  • 2009 – 37,937 miles
  • 2008 – 28,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,501 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,501 miles
    Test number
    710870291908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail101,488 miles (+1,521)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    320467718512
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords Exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords Exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass99,967 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    659236346684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,729 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,729 miles
    Test number
    559883634302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,480 miles (+25)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    128910204436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Fronts
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail96,455 miles (+299)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    830767691317
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Fronts
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,156 miles (+231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,156 miles
    Test number
    872754714421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass95,925 miles (+191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,925 miles
    Test number
    240551979318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,734 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,734 miles
    Test number
    447637724561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,645 miles (+1,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    990250333420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass93,827 miles (+664)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,827 miles
    Test number
    971466480537
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass93,163 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    830599037789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,298 miles (+6,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,298 miles
    Test number
    880689621082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass83,418 miles (+19,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,418 miles
    Test number
    205889629782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,590 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    846196984018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,491 miles (+14,972)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    349509674032
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass48,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,519 miles
    Test number
    467916132100
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail48,519 miles (+452)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,519 miles
    Test number
    575196232129
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,067 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    358623871207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,659 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,659 miles
    Test number
    310209380439
    • NoteSome play in front wishbone bushes

  21. Fail44,632 miles (+6,695)2 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,632 miles
    Test number
    741122270277
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSome play in front wishbone bushes

  22. Pass37,937 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,937 miles
    Test number
    874273679289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,622 miles
    Test number
    651050478262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 NOW

Does T9 NOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 NOW is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 NOW?
The MOT on T9 NOW is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 NOW done?
T9 NOW was recorded at 101,501 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has T9 NOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 NOW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T9 NOW 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 NOW find?
T9 NOW passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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