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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T342 MLAMOT history

T342 MLA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
133,136 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 MLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T342 MLA was last recorded at 133,136 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 20,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,250 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
20,886 miles
Average per year
5,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,136 miles
  • 2022 – 112,250 miles
  • 2021 – 111,402 miles
  • 2020 – 107,176 miles
  • 2019 – 101,287 miles
  • 2018 – 95,945 miles
  • 2017 – 89,914 miles
  • 2016 – 84,379 miles
  • 2015 – 82,731 miles
  • 2014 – 79,084 miles
  • 2013 – 75,690 miles
  • 2012 – 70,862 miles
  • 2011 – 66,104 miles
  • 2010 – 62,062 miles
  • 2009 – 57,260 miles
  • 2008 – 52,530 miles
  • 2007 – 46,217 miles
  • 2006 – 42,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,136 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • All four tyres are worn smooth on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine has oil leak/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,136 miles (+20,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,136 miles
    Test number
    466740466164
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,250 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,250 miles
    Test number
    528112767041
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass111,402 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,402 miles
    Test number
    426863965913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,176 miles (+5,889)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    864690082117
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass101,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    990287117873
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail101,287 miles (+5,342)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    952751858901
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,945 miles (+353)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    717039064333
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak/s
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail95,592 miles (+5,678)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    471550409593
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak/s
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass89,914 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,914 miles
    Test number
    538703850106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail89,913 miles (+5,534)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,913 miles
    Test number
    686516277510
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass84,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    837774372156
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail84,379 miles (+1,648)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    714820185053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass82,731 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,731 miles
    Test number
    966580885179
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail82,730 miles (+3,646)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,730 miles
    Test number
    357437775183
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass79,084 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,084 miles
    Test number
    968676074197
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  16. Fail79,083 miles (+3,393)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,083 miles
    Test number
    998241074194
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  17. Pass75,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    257012883130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,690 miles (+4,828)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    627597673110
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass70,862 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,862 miles
    Test number
    526485182188
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Fail70,862 miles (+4,758)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,862 miles
    Test number
    398474882195
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Pass66,104 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    709492581128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,062 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    573002380103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,260 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,260 miles
    Test number
    982592269130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,259 miles (+4,729)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    740936659186
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass52,530 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,530 miles
    Test number
    961079668107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    494479677175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,217 miles (+3,585)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    422996777135
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass42,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,632 miles
    Test number
    520574476132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T342 MLA

Does T342 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T342 MLA expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T342 MLA?
The MOT on T342 MLA expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T342 MLA done?
T342 MLA was recorded at 133,136 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 5,226 miles a year.
Has T342 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 MLA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T342 MLA 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 T342 MLA find?
T342 MLA passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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