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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T604 MFLMOT history

T604 MFL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,227 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T604 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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T604 MFL was last recorded at 181,227 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,474 miles · 29 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
753 miles
Average per year
6,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,227 miles
  • 2019 – 180,474 miles
  • 2018 – 176,686 miles
  • 2017 – 171,099 miles
  • 2016 – 161,107 miles
  • 2015 – 148,243 miles
  • 2014 – 127,518 miles
  • 2013 – 120,160 miles
  • 2012 – 113,678 miles
  • 2011 – 106,015 miles
  • 2010 – 95,716 miles
  • 2009 – 82,751 miles
  • 2008 – 68,631 miles
  • 2007 – 65,658 miles
  • 2006 – 55,875 miles
  • 2005 – 42,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,227 miles
  • AdvisoryEML on dash.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear road wheel repaired with weld

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,227 miles (+753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,227 miles
    Test number
    288781508900
    • AdvisoryEML on dash.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass180,474 miles (+3,788)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,474 miles
    Test number
    977689080444
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded

  3. Pass176,686 miles (+5,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    176,686 miles
    Test number
    451260893954
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension very low

  4. Pass171,099 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    171,099 miles
    Test number
    967473985860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel repaired with weld
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  5. Fail171,074 miles (+9,967)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,074 miles
    Test number
    594318335502
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel repaired with weld
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  6. Pass161,107 miles (+12,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    161,107 miles
    Test number
    513677648463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail148,243 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    117566305248
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass148,243 miles (+20,725)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    329056505447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass127,518 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,518 miles
    Test number
    695766704233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,160 miles (+166)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    286821713219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail119,994 miles (+6,316)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,994 miles
    Test number
    546431903269
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass113,678 miles (+7,663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    113,678 miles
    Test number
    508627602277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,015 miles (+10,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    106,015 miles
    Test number
    175426401251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass95,716 miles (+12,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,716 miles
    Test number
    313982680154
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail82,751 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    263282909269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp ON

  16. Pass82,751 miles (+14,120)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    540972509227
    • 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)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp ON

  17. Pass68,631 miles (+2,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,631 miles
    Test number
    984333118277
    • NoteAir/bag/light/stays/on

  18. Pass65,658 miles (+9,783)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    762553037383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,875 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    411722536407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,162 miles (+12,612)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,162 miles
    Test number
    762347716382
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre underenflated

  21. Pass42,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,550 miles
    Test number
    153851205307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T604 MFL

Does T604 MFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T604 MFL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T604 MFL?
The MOT on T604 MFL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T604 MFL done?
T604 MFL was recorded at 181,227 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,790 miles a year.
Has T604 MFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T604 MFL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T604 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 T604 MFL find?
T604 MFL passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: eml on dash.; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.; rear exhaust mounting defective silencer..

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