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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T456 MLBMOT history

T456 MLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2023
Mileage
138,987 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 MLB
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T456 MLB was last recorded at 138,987 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,907 miles · 11 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
5,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,987 miles
  • 2021 – 138,907 miles
  • 2020 – 134,937 miles
  • 2019 – 132,414 miles
  • 2017 – 121,902 miles
  • 2016 – 113,737 miles
  • 2014 – 101,733 miles
  • 2013 – 93,067 miles
  • 2011 – 82,859 miles
  • 2010 – 78,358 miles
  • 2009 – 74,432 miles
  • 2008 – 69,678 miles
  • 2007 – 65,614 miles
  • 2006 – 58,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,987 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,987 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,987 miles
    Test number
    961707581141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,907 miles (+3,970)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,907 miles
    Test number
    959535588272
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,937 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,937 miles
    Test number
    592058152144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,414 miles
    Test number
    943254757873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,414 miles (+4,917)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,414 miles
    Test number
    507492859760
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass127,497 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,497 miles
    Test number
    551713379360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,902 miles
    Test number
    519538268485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,902 miles (+7,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,902 miles
    Test number
    800166087785
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass113,943 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,943 miles
    Test number
    457326661419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,737 miles (+4,113)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    103371859638
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass109,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,624 miles
    Test number
    858899171389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,624 miles (+7,891)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,624 miles
    Test number
    932415552132
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass101,733 miles (+8,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,733 miles
    Test number
    865813044308
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass93,067 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    336104163380
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSide sills covered

  15. Fail93,067 miles (+4,800)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    117704163354
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSide sills covered

  16. Fail88,267 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    319648603097
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass88,267 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    987408203081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,859 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,859 miles
    Test number
    926366651338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,779 miles (+4,421)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    986859341382
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass78,358 miles (+3,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    273671750378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,432 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    882938559357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass69,678 miles (+4,064)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,678 miles
    Test number
    433085558308
    • NoteParking brake effort poor, only just passing the mimimum effort required to past the test

  23. Pass65,614 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    431423267305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    372176746021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T456 MLB

Does T456 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T456 MLB expired on 9 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T456 MLB?
The MOT on T456 MLB expired on 9 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T456 MLB done?
T456 MLB was recorded at 138,987 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 5,087 miles a year.
Has T456 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 MLB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T456 MLB 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 T456 MLB find?
T456 MLB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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