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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T583 MFLMOT history

T583 MFL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 168,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,552 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T583 MFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T583 MFL was last recorded at 168,552 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,502 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
6,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,552 miles
  • 2025 – 165,281 miles
  • 2024 – 161,686 miles
  • 2023 – 156,048 miles
  • 2022 – 149,587 miles
  • 2021 – 144,866 miles
  • 2020 – 141,605 miles
  • 2019 – 135,190 miles
  • 2018 – 129,032 miles
  • 2017 – 121,622 miles
  • 2016 – 113,361 miles
  • 2015 – 102,875 miles
  • 2014 – 94,289 miles
  • 2013 – 86,540 miles
  • 2012 – 81,563 miles
  • 2011 – 71,718 miles
  • 2010 – 67,102 miles
  • 2009 – 58,103 miles
  • 2008 – 49,647 miles
  • 2007 – 39,776 miles
  • 2006 – 29,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,552 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

35 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,552 miles (+50)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,552 miles
    Test number
    627007115962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,502 miles (+3,221)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,502 miles
    Test number
    679737720679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,281 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,281 miles
    Test number
    979202166800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,201 miles (+3,515)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,201 miles
    Test number
    780252922135
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,686 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    161,686 miles
    Test number
    757102356213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,048 miles
    Test number
    719025594895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail156,048 miles (+6,461)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,048 miles
    Test number
    645526893886
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass149,587 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,587 miles
    Test number
    440182673605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,866 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,866 miles
    Test number
    190231225926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,605 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,605 miles
    Test number
    183185800822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,190 miles
    Test number
    376295306924
    • AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail135,190 miles (+6,158)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,190 miles
    Test number
    622438109678
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass129,032 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,032 miles
    Test number
    496732101896
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail129,002 miles (+7,380)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,002 miles
    Test number
    288903997032
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass121,622 miles (+26)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,622 miles
    Test number
    303874775457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  16. Fail121,596 miles (+8,235)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,596 miles
    Test number
    611366736614
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  17. Pass113,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,361 miles
    Test number
    767937325818
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak

  18. Fail113,053 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,053 miles
    Test number
    655135308145
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak

  19. Fail113,053 miles (+10,178)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,053 miles
    Test number
    918134147570
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leeking

  20. Pass102,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,875 miles
    Test number
    295999785171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail102,875 miles (+8,586)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,875 miles
    Test number
    748849285193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass94,289 miles (+7,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    279289484146
    • NoteDiff oil leak

  23. Pass86,540 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    767288463151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail86,495 miles (+4,932)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    575296163129
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass81,563 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    866150712310
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSmear on wipers

  26. Fail81,563 miles (+9,845)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    629927802357
    • DangerousNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSmear on wipers

  27. Pass71,718 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    387442821489
    • NoteO/s/rear trailing arm bush about to break away

  28. Fail71,718 miles (+4,616)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    536500421217
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/rear trailing arm bush about to break away

  29. Pass67,102 miles (+8,999)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    261132710359
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear and n/s/front brakes slightly binding
    • NoteN/s/ headlamp beam slightly points up up right

  30. Pass58,103 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    214806659478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass49,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,647 miles
    Test number
    223065278407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail49,647 miles (+9,871)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,647 miles
    Test number
    624143578105
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  33. Pass39,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,776 miles
    Test number
    900737877141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail39,776 miles (+10,101)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,776 miles
    Test number
    844687077168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  35. Pass29,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,675 miles
    Test number
    430330786190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T583 MFL

Does T583 MFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T583 MFL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T583 MFL?
The MOT on T583 MFL is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T583 MFL done?
T583 MFL was recorded at 168,552 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,875 miles a year.
Has T583 MFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T583 MFL has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T583 MFL 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 T583 MFL find?
T583 MFL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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