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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T140 MLBMOT history

T140 MLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2023
Mileage
119,822 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 MLB was last recorded at 119,822 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,822 miles · 8 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,822 miles
  • 2019 – 119,456 miles
  • 2018 – 119,371 miles
  • 2013 – 112,910 miles
  • 2012 – 94,120 miles
  • 2011 – 84,949 miles
  • 2010 – 79,883 miles
  • 2009 – 71,540 miles
  • 2008 – 61,086 miles
  • 2007 – 51,032 miles
  • 2006 – 41,120 miles
  • 2005 – 33,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,822 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not directly in driver's view.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,822 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,822 miles
    Test number
    177952231168
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,822 miles (+366)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,822 miles
    Test number
    605698589080
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,456 miles (+85)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    651739124527
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play between arm and cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play between arm and cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,371 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,371 miles
    Test number
    512806423061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer ball joint has slight movement between arm and socket (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not directly in driver's view.

  5. Fail119,370 miles (+6,460)15 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    362276627153
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure not fitted to front of vehicle (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not directly in driver's view.

  6. Pass112,910 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,910 miles
    Test number
    857430493249
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSurface rust on nearside and offside rear jacking points.

  7. Fail112,909 miles (+2,873)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,909 miles
    Test number
    337989983236
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSurface rust on nearside and offside rear jacking points.

  8. Pass110,036 miles (+15,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,036 miles
    Test number
    929098563193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass94,120 miles (+9,171)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    268173462465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail84,949 miles1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    146186971159
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass84,949 miles (+5,066)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    267226671193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass79,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    700712280108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,883 miles (+8,343)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    804702280106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail71,540 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    572155189131
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Pass71,540 miles (+10,454)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    704085089173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,086 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    100580888143
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass61,086 miles (+10,054)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    112540588132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,032 miles (+9,912)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,032 miles
    Test number
    814938587106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,120 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,120 miles
    Test number
    452241776105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    33,754 miles
    Test number
    643721085138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T140 MLB

Does T140 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T140 MLB expired on 9 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T140 MLB?
The MOT on T140 MLB expired on 9 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T140 MLB done?
T140 MLB was recorded at 119,822 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 5,206 miles a year.
Has T140 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 MLB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T140 MLB 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 T140 MLB find?
T140 MLB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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