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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T3 MLKMOT history

T3 MLK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,648 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 MLK was last recorded at 70,648 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,316 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,332 miles
Average per year
716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,648 miles
  • 2025 – 69,316 miles
  • 2024 – 68,947 miles
  • 2023 – 68,417 miles
  • 2021 – 68,343 miles
  • 2020 – 68,111 miles
  • 2019 – 67,812 miles
  • 2018 – 67,361 miles
  • 2017 – 66,643 miles
  • 2016 – 66,157 miles
  • 2015 – 65,948 miles
  • 2014 – 65,449 miles
  • 2013 – 64,663 miles
  • 2012 – 64,046 miles
  • 2011 – 62,516 miles
  • 2010 – 61,576 miles
  • 2009 – 60,511 miles
  • 2008 – 58,975 miles
  • 2007 – 57,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,648 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output inside condensation (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,648 miles (+1,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,648 miles
    Test number
    799517114804
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output inside condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass69,316 miles (+369)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    168622250239
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass68,947 miles (+530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,947 miles
    Test number
    847596395204
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass68,417 miles (+74)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    747441446960
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll brake calipers corroded

  5. Pass68,343 miles (+232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    522046475041
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass68,111 miles (+299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,111 miles
    Test number
    728531407285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension and brake parts corroding

  7. Pass67,812 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,812 miles
    Test number
    897757202726
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass67,361 miles (+718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,361 miles
    Test number
    760394668302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOver sills and under trays fitted

  9. Pass66,643 miles (+486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    675964246546
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRear metal pipes corroding

  10. Pass66,157 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    250741753934
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail66,157 miles (+209)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    817695660525
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass65,948 miles (+499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,948 miles
    Test number
    855910262217
    • AdvisoryF brake balance just passed
    • AdvisoryR metal brake pipes corroding

  13. Pass65,449 miles (+6)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    945268184270
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGearbox sump starting to corrode and has a misting of oil present
    • NoteMulti ribbed belt starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play in front lower ball joints

  14. Fail65,443 miles (+780)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,443 miles
    Test number
    846176474234
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGearbox sump starting to corrode and has a misting of oil present
    • NoteMulti ribbed belt starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play in front lower ball joints

  15. Pass64,663 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,663 miles
    Test number
    408661403354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,046 miles (+1,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,046 miles
    Test number
    136553182299
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass62,516 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    179152271230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,576 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,576 miles
    Test number
    332743570455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,511 miles
    Test number
    104011889208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,511 miles (+1,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,511 miles
    Test number
    544011789230
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass58,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,975 miles
    Test number
    101117288263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,975 miles (+1,132)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,975 miles
    Test number
    702414588249
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Fail57,843 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    454012108049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass57,843 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    743332308021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,019 miles
    Test number
    804212907009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 MLK

Does T3 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 MLK is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 MLK?
The MOT on T3 MLK is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 MLK done?
T3 MLK was recorded at 70,648 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 716 miles a year.
Has T3 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 MLK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on T3 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 T3 MLK find?
T3 MLK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output inside condensation; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point, and 1 more.

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