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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T173 NLDMOT history

T173 NLD is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,357 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 NLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 NLD was last recorded at 155,357 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,315 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
5,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,357 miles
  • 2024 – 155,315 miles
  • 2023 – 154,846 miles
  • 2022 – 153,023 miles
  • 2021 – 149,973 miles
  • 2018 – 143,467 miles
  • 2017 – 133,148 miles
  • 2016 – 127,648 miles
  • 2015 – 122,894 miles
  • 2014 – 120,611 miles
  • 2013 – 113,565 miles
  • 2012 – 104,216 miles
  • 2011 – 96,509 miles
  • 2010 – 84,700 miles
  • 2009 – 77,711 miles
  • 2008 – 71,769 miles
  • 2007 – 63,917 miles
  • 2006 – 57,030 miles
  • 2005 – 52,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,357 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s o/s (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,357 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,357 miles
    Test number
    447797312550
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    727230574494
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,315 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    155,315 miles
    Test number
    920074668459
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail155,314 miles (+468)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,314 miles
    Test number
    567461199198
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,846 miles (+1,823)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    154,846 miles
    Test number
    532381841791
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,023 miles (+3,050)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,023 miles
    Test number
    766517800862
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,973 miles (+6,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,973 miles
    Test number
    636396885275
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,467 miles (+10,319)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,467 miles
    Test number
    266851247191
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction heavily tinted top strip (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres protrude outside arch by approx 2cm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to op[en
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just passed minimum efficiency, advice adjust.

  9. Pass133,148 miles (+5,500)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,148 miles
    Test number
    980564861773
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both fronts slight blue tint. (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake only just met minimum efficiency. advise adjust.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels fitted with stretched to fit tyres,

  10. Pass127,648 miles (+4,754)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    124810401164
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Nearside & Offside (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & offside, Worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass122,894 miles (+2,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,894 miles
    Test number
    534597747258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass120,611 miles (+7,046)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,611 miles
    Test number
    815580064241
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteOil warning light on
    • NoteWall damage to both n/s tyres

  13. Pass113,565 miles (+165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,565 miles
    Test number
    338381463469
    • NoteFront number plate delaminating

  14. Fail113,400 miles (+9,184)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,400 miles
    Test number
    379515853464
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate delaminating

  15. Pass104,216 miles (+7,707)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    876028442203
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass96,509 miles (+11,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,509 miles
    Test number
    339767651454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,700 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,700 miles
    Test number
    892400160299
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail84,533 miles (+6,822)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    260703150242
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass77,711 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,711 miles
    Test number
    142717259228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail77,699 miles (+5,930)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,699 miles
    Test number
    284380459232
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass71,769 miles (+7,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    944672758271
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking 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)

  22. Pass63,917 miles (+6,887)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    740567947281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteF/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

  23. Pass57,030 miles (+4,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    514514466239
    • NoteRear number plate will require renewing before next test

  24. Pass52,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    52,380 miles
    Test number
    872209555214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 NLD

Does T173 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T173 NLD is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T173 NLD?
The MOT on T173 NLD is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T173 NLD done?
T173 NLD was recorded at 155,357 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,110 miles a year.
Has T173 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 NLD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T173 NLD 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 T173 NLD find?
T173 NLD passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all, and 1 more.

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