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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T640 NLBMOT history

T640 NLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
96,478 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T640 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T640 NLB was last recorded at 96,478 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,476 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,478 miles
  • 2023 – 90,410 miles
  • 2022 – 87,975 miles
  • 2021 – 82,990 miles
  • 2020 – 81,702 miles
  • 2019 – 80,198 miles
  • 2018 – 78,819 miles
  • 2017 – 76,432 miles
  • 2016 – 72,000 miles
  • 2015 – 66,972 miles
  • 2014 – 61,112 miles
  • 2013 – 55,238 miles
  • 2012 – 50,370 miles
  • 2011 – 48,803 miles
  • 2010 – 46,647 miles
  • 2009 – 43,059 miles
  • 2008 – 41,188 miles
  • 2007 – 39,002 miles
  • 2006 – 37,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,478 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,478 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,478 miles
    Test number
    208244354705
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail96,476 miles (+6,066)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,476 miles
    Test number
    818347750966
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass90,410 miles (+2,435)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,410 miles
    Test number
    178697698498
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,975 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,975 miles
    Test number
    157991166762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,974 miles (+4,984)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,974 miles
    Test number
    376038803943
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass82,990 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,990 miles
    Test number
    414256667603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,702 miles
    Test number
    827774179978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,702 miles (+1,504)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,702 miles
    Test number
    284057601072
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass80,198 miles (+1,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,198 miles
    Test number
    899325616106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mountings both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass78,819 miles (+2,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,819 miles
    Test number
    970544071483
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts worn/perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose perished.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass76,432 miles (+4,432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    637471976714
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts worn.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel a little tough to rotate.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary.

  12. Pass72,000 miles (+5,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    148047284604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,972 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    886678115219
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four tyres nearing limits.
    • NoteBoth rear Suspension top mounts perished.

  14. Fail66,972 miles (+5,860)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    399488915231
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four tyres nearing limits.
    • NoteBoth rear Suspension top mounts perished.

  15. Pass61,112 miles (+5,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,112 miles
    Test number
    807385624212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass55,238 miles (+4,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,238 miles
    Test number
    705679813244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass50,370 miles (+1,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    725940522231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass48,803 miles (+2,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,803 miles
    Test number
    996583211242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,647 miles (+3,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,647 miles
    Test number
    424171520299
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass43,059 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    883178999147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,188 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,188 miles
    Test number
    902790928273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,002 miles (+1,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    973600327223
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass37,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    684604226293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T640 NLB

Does T640 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T640 NLB expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T640 NLB?
The MOT on T640 NLB expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T640 NLB done?
T640 NLB was recorded at 96,478 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 3,231 miles a year.
Has T640 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T640 NLB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T640 NLB 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 T640 NLB find?
T640 NLB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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