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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T429 MLCMOT history

T429 MLC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,645 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T429 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T429 MLC was last recorded at 70,645 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,642 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,645 miles
  • 2025 – 65,002 miles
  • 2024 – 57,273 miles
  • 2022 – 57,222 miles
  • 2021 – 56,519 miles
  • 2019 – 54,783 miles
  • 2018 – 52,588 miles
  • 2017 – 50,314 miles
  • 2016 – 48,401 miles
  • 2015 – 47,528 miles
  • 2014 – 46,424 miles
  • 2013 – 45,506 miles
  • 2012 – 44,597 miles
  • 2011 – 43,534 miles
  • 2010 – 42,368 miles
  • 2009 – 41,220 miles
  • 2008 – 40,109 miles
  • 2007 – 38,678 miles
  • 2006 – 37,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,645 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,645 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    639646720148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,642 miles (+5,640)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    164822971183
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass65,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,002 miles
    Test number
    400288866943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,002 miles (+7,729)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,002 miles
    Test number
    873223083774
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,273 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    617418683101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,222 miles (+703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    310869930414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,519 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,519 miles
    Test number
    657465992687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail56,510 miles (+1,727)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,510 miles
    Test number
    829875220023
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass54,783 miles (+2,195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,783 miles
    Test number
    882498611490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,588 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    268839498276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,314 miles (+1,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    619481091724
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Park brake has little effort
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of components

  12. Pass48,401 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,401 miles
    Test number
    796668098012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,528 miles (+1,104)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,528 miles
    Test number
    179013635122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  14. Pass46,424 miles (+2)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,424 miles
    Test number
    249558324185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking up

  15. Fail46,422 miles (+916)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    449337124139
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking up

  16. Pass45,506 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    656676433170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,505 miles (+908)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    258405233145
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass44,597 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,597 miles
    Test number
    249548232474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,534 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    226119921128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,368 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,368 miles
    Test number
    261685520131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,220 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,220 miles
    Test number
    662868339171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,109 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,109 miles
    Test number
    132356338189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,678 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,678 miles
    Test number
    470498827153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,175 miles
    Test number
    491412846139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,175 miles
    Test number
    311552446155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,175 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,175 miles
    Test number
    694602246106
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T429 MLC

Does T429 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T429 MLC is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T429 MLC?
The MOT on T429 MLC is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T429 MLC done?
T429 MLC was recorded at 70,645 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,647 miles a year.
Has T429 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T429 MLC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T429 MLC 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 T429 MLC find?
T429 MLC passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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