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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 2,793 cc

M128 TBLMOT history

M128 TBL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

M128 TBL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
129,357 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M128 TBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
10 May 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M128 TBL was last recorded at 129,357 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 15,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,331 miles · 13 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
15,026 miles
Average per year
3,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,357 miles
  • 2020 – 114,331 miles
  • 2018 – 114,272 miles
  • 2015 – 109,791 miles
  • 2014 – 104,392 miles
  • 2013 – 97,882 miles
  • 2012 – 89,860 miles
  • 2011 – 81,883 miles
  • 2010 – 80,106 miles
  • 2008 – 77,789 miles
  • 2007 – 75,316 miles
  • 2006 – 70,867 miles
  • 2005 – 66,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,357 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryMinor corrosion throughout underside

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.

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,357 miles (+15,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,357 miles
    Test number
    667421227634
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion throughout underside

  2. Pass114,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,331 miles
    Test number
    284462520416
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail114,331 miles (+59)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,331 miles
    Test number
    878888494611
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass114,272 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,272 miles
    Test number
    258953502038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,262 miles (+4,471)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,262 miles
    Test number
    742805962755
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,791 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,791 miles
    Test number
    308080665105
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail109,790 miles (+5,398)3 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,790 miles
    Test number
    309842555115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass104,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,392 miles
    Test number
    195679494000
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  9. Fail104,392 miles (+6,510)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,392 miles
    Test number
    629239594092
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass97,882 miles (+8,022)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,882 miles
    Test number
    618763813128
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCracking in side wall n/s/f tyre

  11. Pass89,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,860 miles
    Test number
    945291222198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,860 miles (+7,977)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,860 miles
    Test number
    965178212137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    475943421188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail81,883 miles (+1,777)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    326440921113
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,106 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,106 miles
    Test number
    501568950186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,789 miles (+2,473)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    272633688254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in o/s of steering rack

  17. Pass75,316 miles (+4,449)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    161108027143
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe getting rusty
    • NoteRear number plate starting to come in half

  18. Pass70,867 miles (+4,311)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    580465536123
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes starting to get rusty
    • NoteGearbox exhaust clamp very rusty
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe starting to get rusty

  19. Pass66,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    66,556 miles
    Test number
    344086515152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M128 TBL

Does M128 TBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M128 TBL expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M128 TBL?
The MOT on M128 TBL expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M128 TBL done?
M128 TBL was recorded at 129,357 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 3,285 miles a year.
Has M128 TBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M128 TBL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on M128 TBL 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 M128 TBL find?
M128 TBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; minor corrosion throughout underside.

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