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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T138 MLDMOT history

T138 MLD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,400 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 MLD was last recorded at 115,400 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,191 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
3,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,400 miles
  • 2025 – 115,191 miles
  • 2023 – 114,915 miles
  • 2022 – 114,014 miles
  • 2021 – 112,711 miles
  • 2020 – 109,594 miles
  • 2018 – 108,863 miles
  • 2017 – 107,499 miles
  • 2016 – 102,372 miles
  • 2015 – 98,730 miles
  • 2013 – 92,321 miles
  • 2012 – 84,263 miles
  • 2011 – 80,731 miles
  • 2010 – 78,883 miles
  • 2009 – 71,580 miles
  • 2008 – 65,491 miles
  • 2007 – 57,819 miles
  • 2006 – 50,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,400 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,400 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,400 miles
    Test number
    924067814717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,191 miles (+276)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,191 miles
    Test number
    351929153240
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,915 miles (+901)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    179388496445
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp clouded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low, leak

  4. Pass114,014 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,014 miles
    Test number
    840609255586
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,014 miles (+1,303)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,014 miles
    Test number
    429072380212
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    239477444705
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail112,711 miles (+3,117)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    732433713685
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst during brake test (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock ram corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,594 miles
    Test number
    860229122866
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail109,594 miles (+731)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,594 miles
    Test number
    671063087097
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 do not drive not safe (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass108,863 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,863 miles
    Test number
    230274036849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber piston corrosed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail108,863 miles (+1,364)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,863 miles
    Test number
    643667875123
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber piston corrosed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass107,499 miles (+5,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,499 miles
    Test number
    982149541656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joins to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    745127320706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail102,372 miles (+3,642)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    812557101893
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail98,730 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,730 miles
    Test number
    198668565435
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre flat slow puncher?

  16. Pass98,730 miles (+6,409)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,730 miles
    Test number
    588478165017
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre flat slow puncher?

  17. Pass92,321 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,321 miles
    Test number
    317101893102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail92,318 miles (+8,055)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    525875283135
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass84,263 miles (+3,532)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    198309772156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass80,731 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,731 miles
    Test number
    347999251193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  21. Fail80,729 miles (+1,846)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    477231951180
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  22. Pass78,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    542897410123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,883 miles (+7,303)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    570957610145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  24. Pass71,580 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    970676499010
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  25. Fail71,580 miles (+6,089)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    721173399062
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  26. Pass65,491 miles (+7,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    954280508113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass57,819 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,819 miles
    Test number
    504629687038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    840358686004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T138 MLD

Does T138 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T138 MLD is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T138 MLD?
The MOT on T138 MLD is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T138 MLD done?
T138 MLD was recorded at 115,400 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,278 miles a year.
Has T138 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 MLD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T138 MLD 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 T138 MLD find?
T138 MLD passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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