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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T178 MLKMOT history

T178 MLK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
107,558 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 MLK was last recorded at 107,558 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 3,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,368 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,190 miles
Average per year
3,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,558 miles
  • 2022 – 104,368 miles
  • 2021 – 101,740 miles
  • 2019 – 100,880 miles
  • 2018 – 99,930 miles
  • 2017 – 98,887 miles
  • 2016 – 97,022 miles
  • 2015 – 92,037 miles
  • 2014 – 77,976 miles
  • 2013 – 66,578 miles
  • 2012 – 61,403 miles
  • 2011 – 56,350 miles
  • 2010 – 53,271 miles
  • 2009 – 52,465 miles
  • 2008 – 51,542 miles
  • 2007 – 50,742 miles
  • 2006 – 43,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,558 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,558 miles (+3,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,558 miles
    Test number
    442616030530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,368 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,368 miles
    Test number
    394285235133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,740 miles (+860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,740 miles
    Test number
    220477284976
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,880 miles (+950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,880 miles
    Test number
    369011415552
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass99,930 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,930 miles
    Test number
    635339813302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,887 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,887 miles
    Test number
    944469126926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    831438462359
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on

  8. Fail97,022 miles (+4,985)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    668233101983
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Reservoir (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass92,037 miles (+14,061)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,037 miles
    Test number
    471515441244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,976 miles (+11,398)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,976 miles
    Test number
    929142244287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,578 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    488044453222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,403 miles
    Test number
    907145592150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,403 miles (+5,053)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,403 miles
    Test number
    827229082127
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  14. Pass56,350 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,350 miles
    Test number
    709276981117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,271 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,271 miles
    Test number
    634494980179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,465 miles
    Test number
    692409289131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,465 miles (+923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,465 miles
    Test number
    863427789165
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass51,542 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,542 miles
    Test number
    843637688100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,742 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,742 miles
    Test number
    144620297148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,737 miles (+7,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,737 miles
    Test number
    924898287193
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass43,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,675 miles
    Test number
    262639176192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T178 MLK

Does T178 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 MLK expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 MLK?
The MOT on T178 MLK expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 MLK done?
T178 MLK was recorded at 107,558 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 3,744 miles a year.
Has T178 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 MLK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T178 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 T178 MLK find?
T178 MLK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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