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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T354 MLEMOT history

T354 MLE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
160,525 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T354 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T354 MLE was last recorded at 160,525 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 3,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,898 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,627 miles
Average per year
6,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 160,525 miles
  • 2020 – 156,898 miles
  • 2019 – 151,327 miles
  • 2018 – 145,528 miles
  • 2017 – 139,424 miles
  • 2016 – 132,895 miles
  • 2015 – 126,477 miles
  • 2014 – 120,205 miles
  • 2013 – 113,309 miles
  • 2012 – 107,837 miles
  • 2011 – 102,887 miles
  • 2010 – 95,715 miles
  • 2009 – 87,402 miles
  • 2008 – 77,602 miles
  • 2007 – 68,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,525 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVELRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IN BRACKET (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside rear tyre worn unevenly stepped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,525 miles (+3,627)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,525 miles
    Test number
    140550394018
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IN BRACKET (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass156,898 miles (+25)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,898 miles
    Test number
    309411488543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn unevenly stepped

  3. Fail156,873 miles (+5,546)3 major2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,873 miles
    Test number
    694102551450
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn unevenly stepped

  4. Pass151,327 miles (+5,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,327 miles
    Test number
    738771619335
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR ON O/S/REAR TYRE ON INNER EDGE

  5. Pass145,528 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,528 miles
    Test number
    730345308038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,490 miles (+6,066)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,490 miles
    Test number
    951257072125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached SHOCK STEM CORRODED (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached SHOCK STEM CORRODED (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,424 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,424 miles
    Test number
    686380346576
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryREAR PADS WEARING LOW

  8. Fail139,370 miles (+6,475)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,370 miles
    Test number
    223371895736
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryREAR PADS WEARING LOW

  9. Pass132,895 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,895 miles
    Test number
    801408683886
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S STEERING INNER END PLAY

  10. Fail132,877 miles (+6,400)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,877 miles
    Test number
    455452191248
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MARKED IN WHITE (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S STEERING INNER END PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT BRAKE CALLIPER STICKING (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass126,477 miles (+6,272)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,477 miles
    Test number
    409105495119
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  12. Pass120,205 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,205 miles
    Test number
    156950494186
    • NoteO/s/f service brake binding slightly

  13. Fail120,205 miles (+6,896)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,205 miles
    Test number
    559030194187
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f service brake binding slightly

  14. Fail113,309 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,309 miles
    Test number
    189100893126
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass113,309 miles (+5,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,309 miles
    Test number
    256840693131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass107,837 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    266836682188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,887 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    888327281137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,571 miles (+6,856)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    298350481422
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail95,715 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,715 miles
    Test number
    634562680129
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass95,715 miles (+8,313)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,715 miles
    Test number
    642362680197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass87,402 miles (+9,800)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,402 miles
    Test number
    261734779127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,602 miles (+9,389)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    814945378100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    264986477487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,213 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    534136477116
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about T354 MLE

Does T354 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T354 MLE expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T354 MLE?
The MOT on T354 MLE expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T354 MLE done?
T354 MLE was recorded at 160,525 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 6,404 miles a year.
Has T354 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T354 MLE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T354 MLE 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 T354 MLE find?
T354 MLE passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; hand brake parking lever has little reserve travel, and 6 more.

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