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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T589 MFLMOT history

T589 MFL is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 46,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
46,978 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 MFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 MFL was last recorded at 46,978 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,660 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
1,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 46,978 miles
  • 2023 – 46,660 miles
  • 2022 – 46,230 miles
  • 2021 – 45,618 miles
  • 2019 – 44,276 miles
  • 2018 – 43,139 miles
  • 2017 – 41,627 miles
  • 2016 – 39,957 miles
  • 2015 – 38,324 miles
  • 2014 – 36,449 miles
  • 2013 – 34,740 miles
  • 2012 – 33,121 miles
  • 2011 – 31,216 miles
  • 2010 – 29,706 miles
  • 2009 – 28,222 miles
  • 2008 – 26,355 miles
  • 2007 – 23,659 miles
  • 2006 – 21,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,978 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,978 miles (+318)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,978 miles
    Test number
    456958593114
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass46,660 miles (+430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,660 miles
    Test number
    527018733758
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass46,230 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,230 miles
    Test number
    663334420801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail46,228 miles (+610)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    407936394520
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass45,618 miles (+1,342)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,618 miles
    Test number
    500568508171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate Delaminated

  6. Pass44,276 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    422345509549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail44,274 miles (+1,135)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,274 miles
    Test number
    303573974678
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass43,139 miles (+1,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,139 miles
    Test number
    258155110587
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper's badly smearing, but clearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate De-Laminating

  9. Pass41,627 miles (+1,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,627 miles
    Test number
    939138951600
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass39,957 miles (+1,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    937587311004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass38,324 miles (+1,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,324 miles
    Test number
    588795855185
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass36,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,449 miles
    Test number
    177119444176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail36,449 miles (+1,709)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,449 miles
    Test number
    205009744126
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass34,740 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,740 miles
    Test number
    347720843116
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass33,121 miles (+1,905)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,121 miles
    Test number
    238743642108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  16. Pass31,216 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,216 miles
    Test number
    609551781187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,706 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,706 miles
    Test number
    224508550188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    792814879159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,222 miles (+1,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    450713779146
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass26,355 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,355 miles
    Test number
    551393768175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,659 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,659 miles
    Test number
    244624467173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass21,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,863 miles
    Test number
    100105966174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,863 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,863 miles
    Test number
    171744866169
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T589 MFL

Does T589 MFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T589 MFL expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T589 MFL?
The MOT on T589 MFL expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T589 MFL done?
T589 MFL was recorded at 46,978 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 1,396 miles a year.
Has T589 MFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 MFL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T589 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 T589 MFL find?
T589 MFL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress inside headlamp, and 4 more.

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