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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T588 MLDMOT history

T588 MLD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
92,230 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 MLD
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T588 MLD was last recorded at 92,230 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 2,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,968 miles · 6 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,262 miles
Average per year
2,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,230 miles
  • 2023 – 89,968 miles
  • 2022 – 84,759 miles
  • 2021 – 78,276 miles
  • 2020 – 78,089 miles
  • 2019 – 77,400 miles
  • 2018 – 75,796 miles
  • 2017 – 71,446 miles
  • 2016 – 69,660 miles
  • 2015 – 64,501 miles
  • 2014 – 63,166 miles
  • 2012 – 58,141 miles
  • 2011 – 55,115 miles
  • 2010 – 51,813 miles
  • 2009 – 47,220 miles
  • 2008 – 44,400 miles
  • 2007 – 41,418 miles
  • 2006 – 37,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,230 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront windscreen has small chip
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front tyre inner threads perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,230 miles (+2,262)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,230 miles
    Test number
    591344441940
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has small chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass89,968 miles (+5,209)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,968 miles
    Test number
    831825008429
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bandage wrapped around exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear underbody general corrosion

  3. Pass84,759 miles (+6,483)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,759 miles
    Test number
    507469947951
    • MinorFront Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorRear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass78,276 miles (+187)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    853222290166
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass78,089 miles (+689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,089 miles
    Test number
    213796976064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass77,400 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,400 miles
    Test number
    462461008269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,796 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,796 miles
    Test number
    134208953528
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner threads perished

  8. Fail75,786 miles (+4,340)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    186111998851
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner threads perished

  9. Pass71,446 miles (+1,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    335641543800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  10. Pass69,660 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,660 miles
    Test number
    831970507187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,501 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    349749195098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,491 miles (+1,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    218057695027
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass63,166 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    349932494050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,141 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    146943492071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,115 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    696437571019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,813 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    882814560011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,220 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    160692849430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,400 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,400 miles
    Test number
    153443248413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,418 miles (+4,260)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,418 miles
    Test number
    321994047030
    • NoteSlight wear to front tyres on edges
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  20. Pass37,158 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,158 miles
    Test number
    651549256067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,147 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,147 miles
    Test number
    304085856085
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T588 MLD

Does T588 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T588 MLD expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T588 MLD?
The MOT on T588 MLD expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T588 MLD done?
T588 MLD was recorded at 92,230 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 2,886 miles a year.
Has T588 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 MLD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T588 MLD 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 T588 MLD find?
T588 MLD passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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