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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P360 MLCMOT history

P360 MLC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

P360 MLC blue 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 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
143,118 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P360 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P360 MLC was last recorded at 143,118 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2009: 71,386 miles, lower than 106,547 miles on 30 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,030 miles · 21 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
3,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,118 miles
  • 2017 – 143,030 miles
  • 2015 – 129,283 miles
  • 2014 – 119,815 miles
  • 2013 – 105,234 miles
  • 2012 – 100,916 miles
  • 2011 – 91,761 miles
  • 2010 – 81,885 miles
  • 2009 – 71,411 miles
  • 2008 – 106,547 miles
  • 2007 – 97,127 miles
  • 2006 – 89,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,118 miles
    Test number
    543635141990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,118 miles (+88)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,118 miles
    Test number
    864096759150
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass143,030 miles (+13,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,030 miles
    Test number
    130553880579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  4. Pass129,283 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,283 miles
    Test number
    995416385057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteProp flexi coupling perrished

  5. Fail129,271 miles (+9,456)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,271 miles
    Test number
    829096285007
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteProp flexi coupling perrished

  6. Pass119,815 miles (+14,581)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,815 miles
    Test number
    445502734198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,234 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,234 miles
    Test number
    297701833158
    • NoteBonnet strut missing on o/s.

  8. Fail105,230 miles (+4,314)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    965170633189
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBonnet strut missing on o/s.

  9. Pass100,916 miles (+9,155)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    956834532012
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise 2x rear coil springs cracked but located
    • NoteR bumpstops deterioated
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  10. Pass91,761 miles (+9,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,761 miles
    Test number
    187518001092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail81,885 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    111944500432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass81,885 miles (+10,474)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    773744100050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,411 miles (+25)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,411 miles
    Test number
    511353719038
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail71,386 miles (-35,161)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    730062819048
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail106,547 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,547 miles
    Test number
    544811628133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass106,547 miles (+9,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    106,547 miles
    Test number
    643291128181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,127 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    97,127 miles
    Test number
    100362627430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    89,802 miles
    Test number
    130060226097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,802 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,802 miles
    Test number
    330360726000
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about P360 MLC

Does P360 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P360 MLC expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P360 MLC?
The MOT on P360 MLC expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P360 MLC done?
P360 MLC was recorded at 143,118 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 3,297 miles a year.
Has P360 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P360 MLC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on P360 MLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P360 MLC find?
P360 MLC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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