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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T162 MLFMOT history

T162 MLF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 221,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
221,754 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 MLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T162 MLF was last recorded at 221,754 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,558 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,196 miles
Average per year
7,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,754 miles
  • 2025 – 217,558 miles
  • 2023 – 211,025 miles
  • 2022 – 203,322 miles
  • 2021 – 194,076 miles
  • 2019 – 189,361 miles
  • 2018 – 175,913 miles
  • 2017 – 165,910 miles
  • 2016 – 156,756 miles
  • 2015 – 150,988 miles
  • 2014 – 144,332 miles
  • 2011 – 144,328 miles
  • 2010 – 132,278 miles
  • 2008 – 111,979 miles
  • 2007 – 95,275 miles
  • 2006 – 80,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,754 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,754 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    221,754 miles
    Test number
    914472866131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,558 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    217,558 miles
    Test number
    472364100843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass211,025 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    211,025 miles
    Test number
    333822404126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass203,322 miles (+9,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    203,322 miles
    Test number
    494347925667
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass194,076 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    194,076 miles
    Test number
    639074161788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail193,987 miles (+4,626)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,987 miles
    Test number
    120983446249
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass189,361 miles (+132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    189,361 miles
    Test number
    781194698977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail189,229 miles (+13,316)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,229 miles
    Test number
    180400715165
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass175,913 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    175,913 miles
    Test number
    883021285405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,847 miles (+9,937)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,847 miles
    Test number
    970091449131
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass165,910 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    165,910 miles
    Test number
    330323693802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass156,756 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    156,756 miles
    Test number
    619004070650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,988 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,988 miles
    Test number
    817782825134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail150,985 miles (+6,653)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,985 miles
    Test number
    226821325153
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass144,332 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    144,332 miles
    Test number
    136479114156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass144,328 miles (+12,050)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    144,328 miles
    Test number
    647888281147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,278 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    132,278 miles
    Test number
    824013400259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,262 miles (+4,782)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,262 miles
    Test number
    524391400280
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail127,480 miles (+1,399)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,480 miles
    Test number
    123130260033
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDamage to offside rear lamp
    • NoteInteroir mirror missing
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  20. Fail126,081 miles (+14,102)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,081 miles
    Test number
    252583720079
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth sides lower arm bushes have slight play
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteNail in off side rear

  21. Pass111,979 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    111,979 miles
    Test number
    210995518341
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteOff side rack end (drum stick) has slight play

  22. Fail111,979 miles (+16,704)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,979 miles
    Test number
    881875718317
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteOff side rack end (drum stick) has slight play

  23. Pass95,275 miles (+14,288)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    95,275 miles
    Test number
    652729417386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    80,987 miles
    Test number
    493674826388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T162 MLF

Does T162 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T162 MLF is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T162 MLF?
The MOT on T162 MLF is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T162 MLF done?
T162 MLF was recorded at 221,754 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,235 miles a year.
Has T162 MLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 MLF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T162 MLF 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 T162 MLF find?
T162 MLF passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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