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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T186 NLDMOT history

T186 NLD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,166 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T186 NLD
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T186 NLD was last recorded at 117,166 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,852 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,314 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,166 miles
  • 2025 – 112,852 miles
  • 2024 – 112,023 miles
  • 2023 – 112,009 miles
  • 2022 – 110,279 miles
  • 2021 – 108,506 miles
  • 2020 – 105,691 miles
  • 2019 – 103,026 miles
  • 2018 – 99,030 miles
  • 2017 – 91,900 miles
  • 2016 – 87,296 miles
  • 2015 – 82,511 miles
  • 2014 – 76,489 miles
  • 2013 – 71,878 miles
  • 2012 – 70,107 miles
  • 2011 – 68,745 miles
  • 2010 – 65,650 miles
  • 2009 – 61,427 miles
  • 2008 – 58,393 miles
  • 2007 – 54,188 miles
  • 2006 – 50,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,166 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,166 miles (+4,314)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,166 miles
    Test number
    728626974313
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,852 miles (+829)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,852 miles
    Test number
    460868876607
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,023 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,023 miles
    Test number
    996551774225
    • MinorNearside 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))

  4. Fail112,009 miles (+1,730)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,009 miles
    Test number
    270302013121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,279 miles (+1,773)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,279 miles
    Test number
    546956614712
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    919001461942
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,506 miles (+2,815)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    887064044562
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,691 miles
    Test number
    904318033982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail105,690 miles (+2,664)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,690 miles
    Test number
    936177576012
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass103,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,026 miles
    Test number
    804775451252
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail103,026 miles (+3,996)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,026 miles
    Test number
    641303923241
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake low effort

  12. Pass99,030 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,030 miles
    Test number
    658028058051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,020 miles (+2,707)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,020 miles
    Test number
    475117808559
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking between Tread

  14. Pass96,313 miles (+4,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    326688299302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass91,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,900 miles
    Test number
    407062860362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Fail91,900 miles (+4,604)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,900 miles
    Test number
    940414329123
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  17. Pass87,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    477878643727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail87,296 miles (+4,785)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    999287759250
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint + offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass82,511 miles (+6,022)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    845424355044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

  20. Pass76,489 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,489 miles
    Test number
    637219054061
    • NoteCondensation in o/s headlamp

  21. Fail76,488 miles (+4,610)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,488 miles
    Test number
    116127954493
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCondensation in o/s headlamp

  22. Pass71,878 miles (+1,771)9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,878 miles
    Test number
    856433653078
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

  23. Pass70,107 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,107 miles
    Test number
    115982262024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,745 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,745 miles
    Test number
    329701461074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,650 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    231892760051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,427 miles (+3,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,427 miles
    Test number
    481549749025
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass58,393 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,393 miles
    Test number
    673310568043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,188 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,188 miles
    Test number
    512035557043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    790155546080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T186 NLD

Does T186 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T186 NLD is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T186 NLD?
The MOT on T186 NLD is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T186 NLD done?
T186 NLD was recorded at 117,166 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has T186 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T186 NLD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T186 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 T186 NLD find?
T186 NLD passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coolant leak; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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