BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T351 NLBMOT history
T351 NLB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,923 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 63,923 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T351 NLB
- 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
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T351 NLB was last recorded at 63,923 miles on 19 May 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 63,823 miles · 11 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 100 miles
- Average per year
- 2,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,923 miles
- 2025 – 62,057 miles
- 2024 – 60,113 miles
- 2023 – 54,947 miles
- 2022 – 50,638 miles
- 2021 – 50,605 miles
- 2016 – 50,338 miles
- 2015 – 48,665 miles
- 2014 – 45,992 miles
- 2013 – 42,473 miles
- 2012 – 39,766 miles
- 2011 – 36,377 miles
- 2010 – 33,805 miles
- 2009 – 31,627 miles
- 2008 – 28,008 miles
- 2007 – 24,249 miles
- 2006 – 20,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,923 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Induction pipe split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,923 miles (+100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 63,923 miles
- Test number
- 408388056541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail63,823 miles (+1,766)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,823 miles
- Test number
- 506616758561
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter damaged / loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,057 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 62,057 miles
- Test number
- 888635173915
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryInduction pipe split
Fail62,056 miles (+1,943)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,056 miles
- Test number
- 970209922413
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryInduction pipe split
Pass60,113 miles (+5,166)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 60,113 miles
- Test number
- 851413344557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,947 miles (+4,309)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 54,947 miles
- Test number
- 333864870086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,638 miles (+33)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 50,638 miles
- Test number
- 961840029481
- 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))
Fail50,605 miles (+10)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,605 miles
- Test number
- 995351893879
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,595 miles (+257)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,595 miles
- Test number
- 778114608747
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,338 miles (+1,673)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 50,338 miles
- Test number
- 769016316290
- AdvisoryFront both tyres perishing and have deep cuts in tread 205/60 R15 V
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens damaged and lamp in-operative
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass48,665 miles (+2,673)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,665 miles
- Test number
- 166911775016
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail45,992 miles4 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,992 miles
- Test number
- 196754484088
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass45,992 miles (+3,519)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 45,992 miles
- Test number
- 248544084029
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass42,473 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,473 miles
- Test number
- 269928573052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,473 miles (+2,707)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,473 miles
- Test number
- 379028473094
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 39,766 miles
- Test number
- 989159072097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,766 miles (+3,389)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,766 miles
- Test number
- 836059172018
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,377 miles (+2,572)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 36,377 miles
- Test number
- 868421681020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,805 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 33,805 miles
- Test number
- 270045480088
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail31,627 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,627 miles
- Test number
- 273722369074
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass31,627 miles (+3,619)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,627 miles
- Test number
- 890472269034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,008 miles (+3,759)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 28,008 miles
- Test number
- 281195688099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail24,249 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,249 miles
- Test number
- 624250387032
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass24,249 miles (+3,730)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 24,249 miles
- Test number
- 944050687007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 20,519 miles
- Test number
- 980127786035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T351 NLB
- Does T351 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T351 NLB is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T351 NLB?
- The MOT on T351 NLB is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T351 NLB done?
- T351 NLB was recorded at 63,923 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,155 miles a year.
- Has T351 NLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T351 NLB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T351 NLB 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 T351 NLB find?
- T351 NLB passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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