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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T161 MLKMOT history

T161 MLK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
97,991 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T161 MLK was last recorded at 97,991 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,032 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
959 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,991 miles
  • 2025 – 97,032 miles
  • 2024 – 96,078 miles
  • 2023 – 94,755 miles
  • 2022 – 93,476 miles
  • 2021 – 91,961 miles
  • 2020 – 90,543 miles
  • 2019 – 89,042 miles
  • 2018 – 86,096 miles
  • 2017 – 84,496 miles
  • 2016 – 81,609 miles
  • 2015 – 79,008 miles
  • 2014 – 76,191 miles
  • 2013 – 72,991 miles
  • 2012 – 69,982 miles
  • 2011 – 64,424 miles
  • 2010 – 60,468 miles
  • 2009 – 56,084 miles
  • 2008 – 51,635 miles
  • 2007 – 48,392 miles
  • 2006 – 42,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,991 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside and nearside floor/sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and nearside floor/sill areas within 30cm of rear suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot sides are racked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have plastic over covers fitted preventing further inspection
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on onside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,991 miles (+959)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,991 miles
    Test number
    194555312728
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside and nearside floor/sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and nearside floor/sill areas within 30cm of rear suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot sides are racked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have plastic over covers fitted preventing further inspection
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass97,032 miles (+954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,032 miles
    Test number
    341059243959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,078 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,078 miles
    Test number
    660838144835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on onside edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail96,068 miles (+1,313)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    864718761987
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable Propshaft fouling/rubbing (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on onside edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,755 miles (+1,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,755 miles
    Test number
    394151970951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge.
    • AdvisorySound Proofing Material rubbing on Prop-Shaft.

  6. Pass93,476 miles (+1,515)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,476 miles
    Test number
    923401863264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,961 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,961 miles
    Test number
    834285451356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes to the body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear inner sills - next to the jacking points - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail91,959 miles (+1,416)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,959 miles
    Test number
    255792103527
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes to the body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear inner sills - next to the jacking points - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,543 miles (+1,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,543 miles
    Test number
    248564158403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,042 miles (+2,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    662364149780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,096 miles (+1,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,096 miles
    Test number
    326488806180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit perished

  12. Pass84,496 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,496 miles
    Test number
    119334404449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    605125833421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail81,609 miles (+2,601)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    396255671695
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    507851575050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,008 miles (+2,817)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    568079365005
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass76,191 miles (+3,200)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,191 miles
    Test number
    596403084007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass72,991 miles (+3,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,991 miles
    Test number
    638532473049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,982 miles
    Test number
    198226882411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,982 miles (+5,558)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,982 miles
    Test number
    736152082017
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • NoteEngine noise

  21. Pass64,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,424 miles
    Test number
    536523481007
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail64,424 miles (+3,956)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,424 miles
    Test number
    189423881037
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass60,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    143200270056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Fail60,468 miles (+4,384)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    142109160497
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass56,084 miles (+4,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,084 miles
    Test number
    832319479037
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass51,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    662283798078
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  27. Fail51,635 miles (+3,243)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    651792498009
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  28. Pass48,392 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    883093477041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,290 miles
    Test number
    962444076017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 MLK

Does T161 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 MLK expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 MLK?
The MOT on T161 MLK expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 MLK done?
T161 MLK was recorded at 97,991 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has T161 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 MLK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T161 MLK 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 T161 MLK find?
T161 MLK failed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: offside front suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of suspension arm mount; seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside floor/sill areas; suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside floor/sill areas within 30cm of rear suspension arm mounts, and 8 more.

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