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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T678 MLKMOT history

T678 MLK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
139,611 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T678 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T678 MLK was last recorded at 139,611 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 1,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,759 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,852 miles
Average per year
4,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,611 miles
  • 2024 – 137,759 miles
  • 2023 – 137,351 miles
  • 2022 – 135,791 miles
  • 2021 – 134,064 miles
  • 2020 – 133,140 miles
  • 2019 – 131,598 miles
  • 2018 – 130,119 miles
  • 2017 – 125,759 miles
  • 2016 – 119,990 miles
  • 2015 – 118,256 miles
  • 2014 – 116,629 miles
  • 2013 – 114,831 miles
  • 2012 – 106,782 miles
  • 2011 – 96,009 miles
  • 2010 – 86,842 miles
  • 2009 – 78,596 miles
  • 2008 – 70,519 miles
  • 2007 – 61,729 miles
  • 2006 – 52,629 miles
  • 2005 – 41,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,611 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,611 miles (+1,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,611 miles
    Test number
    660072500989
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,759 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,759 miles
    Test number
    119908009184
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,756 miles (+405)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,756 miles
    Test number
    884301059224
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,351 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,351 miles
    Test number
    289428611504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,351 miles (+560)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,351 miles
    Test number
    437582197990
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass135,791 miles (+1,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,791 miles
    Test number
    704614779319
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass134,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,064 miles
    Test number
    354313702895
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail134,063 miles (+923)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,063 miles
    Test number
    272955864578
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass133,140 miles (+1,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,140 miles
    Test number
    270773294706
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass131,598 miles (+1,479)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,598 miles
    Test number
    472466229093
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass130,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    604667680841
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail130,119 miles (+4,360)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    261056505875
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass125,759 miles (+5,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,759 miles
    Test number
    146423728575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass119,990 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,990 miles
    Test number
    574189187785
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass118,256 miles (+1,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,256 miles
    Test number
    518737915206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass116,629 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,629 miles
    Test number
    908668314214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail116,628 miles (+1,797)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,628 miles
    Test number
    775017114203
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass114,831 miles (+8,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,831 miles
    Test number
    588356623288
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass106,782 miles (+10,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,782 miles
    Test number
    607482542196
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass96,009 miles (+9,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,009 miles
    Test number
    615744651100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass86,842 miles (+8,246)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    763189810232
    • Note1 of 2 washer jets on both sides not working
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped
    • NoteMinor play on front lower arm rear bushes
    • NoteRear discs corroding
    • NoteRear number plate starting to discolour
    • NoteStonechip in A zone

  22. Pass78,596 miles (+8,077)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    362513319432
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePart of front grill is missing.
    • NoteFront registration is slightly deteriorated.

  23. Fail70,519 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    453056138276
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f chrome grill missing.

  24. Pass70,519 miles (+8,790)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    643026138249
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f chrome grill missing.

  25. Pass61,729 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    802057567233
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack track rods

  26. Fail61,729 miles (+9,100)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    921217767231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack track rods

  27. Pass52,629 miles (+10,646)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,629 miles
    Test number
    511558606348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    283253615320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T678 MLK

Does T678 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T678 MLK expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T678 MLK?
The MOT on T678 MLK expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T678 MLK done?
T678 MLK was recorded at 139,611 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 4,986 miles a year.
Has T678 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T678 MLK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T678 MLK 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 T678 MLK find?
T678 MLK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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