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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T156 MLDMOT history

T156 MLD is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
143,505 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 MLD was last recorded at 143,505 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 1,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,993 miles · 6 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,512 miles
Average per year
3,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,505 miles
  • 2022 – 141,993 miles
  • 2021 – 141,054 miles
  • 2020 – 140,187 miles
  • 2019 – 139,381 miles
  • 2018 – 137,370 miles
  • 2016 – 134,801 miles
  • 2015 – 128,626 miles
  • 2014 – 123,130 miles
  • 2013 – 117,709 miles
  • 2012 – 112,306 miles
  • 2011 – 107,347 miles
  • 2010 – 103,011 miles
  • 2009 – 98,394 miles
  • 2008 – 91,676 miles
  • 2007 – 86,973 miles
  • 2006 – 80,200 miles
  • 2005 – 74,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,505 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,505 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,505 miles
    Test number
    171664113660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,993 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,993 miles
    Test number
    889830769350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail141,899 miles (+845)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,899 miles
    Test number
    225721918151
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,054 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,054 miles
    Test number
    234482391363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,187 miles (+806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,187 miles
    Test number
    256746866145
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass139,381 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,381 miles
    Test number
    477394928601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail139,366 miles (+1,996)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,366 miles
    Test number
    575747443682
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,370 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,370 miles
    Test number
    319710516304
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail137,367 miles (+2,566)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,367 miles
    Test number
    656592151402
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass134,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,801 miles
    Test number
    761661115817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,798 miles (+6,172)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,798 miles
    Test number
    846404537690
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass128,626 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,626 miles
    Test number
    219083925214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,130 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    429156914205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,709 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,709 miles
    Test number
    196705703242
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail117,705 miles (+5,399)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,705 miles
    Test number
    386655803442
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure.
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass112,306 miles (+4,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,306 miles
    Test number
    787834622290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass107,347 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,347 miles
    Test number
    415180031272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail107,323 miles (+4,312)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,323 miles
    Test number
    397708621221
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass103,011 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    673015410225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,394 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    782119829241
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail98,348 miles (+6,672)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,348 miles
    Test number
    374932229449
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront lower plastic cover insecure.

  22. Pass91,676 miles (+4,703)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,676 miles
    Test number
    180642528271
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass86,973 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,973 miles
    Test number
    853275237240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,200 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    80,200 miles
    Test number
    141826536299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,255 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    352999025435
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust front clamp corroded & split

Questions about T156 MLD

Does T156 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T156 MLD expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T156 MLD?
The MOT on T156 MLD expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T156 MLD done?
T156 MLD was recorded at 143,505 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 3,890 miles a year.
Has T156 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 MLD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T156 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 T156 MLD find?
T156 MLD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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