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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T120 MLBMOT history

T120 MLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 41,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2024
Mileage
41,095 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 MLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 MLB was last recorded at 41,095 miles on 21 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2023: 41,095 miles, lower than 134,917 miles on 22 Jun 2019.

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
134,917 miles · 22 Jun 2019

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 41,095 miles
  • 2019 – 134,917 miles
  • 2017 – 121,290 miles
  • 2016 – 110,132 miles
  • 2015 – 109,398 miles
  • 2014 – 107,283 miles
  • 2013 – 105,026 miles
  • 2012 – 100,725 miles
  • 2011 – 92,582 miles
  • 2010 – 85,644 miles
  • 2009 – 74,191 miles
  • 2008 – 69,843 miles
  • 2007 – 67,179 miles
  • 2006 – 61,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,095 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,095 miles (-93,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    118287845631
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  2. Pass134,917 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,917 miles
    Test number
    493454114993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail134,914 miles1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,914 miles
    Test number
    793498467423
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    724483502649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. FailMileage not read12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    547233722661
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ABS wire insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass121,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,290 miles
    Test number
    243562199959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,290 miles (+11,158)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,290 miles
    Test number
    412202824313
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

  8. Pass110,132 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,132 miles
    Test number
    618811266607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wings corroded

  9. Fail110,132 miles (+734)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,132 miles
    Test number
    778771213249
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wings corroded

  10. Pass109,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    928807752259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,398 miles (+2,115)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    824837441388
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Fail107,283 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,283 miles
    Test number
    345184144239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass107,283 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,283 miles
    Test number
    606014644210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,026 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,026 miles
    Test number
    215108823219
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass105,026 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,026 miles
    Test number
    407998723234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,725 miles
    Test number
    156894232291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,725 miles (+8,143)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,725 miles
    Test number
    385014032422
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass92,582 miles (+6,938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    808990631200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass85,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    222443700282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail85,644 miles (+11,453)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    271407390410
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass74,191 miles (+4,348)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    371087899093
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front Track rod ball joint has slight play

  22. Fail69,843 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    210978698006
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass69,843 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    733858398006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,179 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    231571107102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,073 miles
    Test number
    654465696049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T120 MLB

Does T120 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T120 MLB expired on 20 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T120 MLB?
The MOT on T120 MLB expired on 20 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T120 MLB done?
T120 MLB was recorded at 41,095 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2023.
Has T120 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 MLB has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T120 MLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T120 MLB find?
T120 MLB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: underside undersealed.

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