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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T770 MLCMOT history

T770 MLC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2024
Mileage
121,677 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T770 MLC
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T770 MLC was last recorded at 121,677 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2018: 107,652 miles, lower than 120,030 miles on 5 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,667 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,677 miles
  • 2022 – 119,830 miles
  • 2021 – 117,516 miles
  • 2020 – 115,954 miles
  • 2019 – 112,427 miles
  • 2018 – 107,652 miles
  • 2017 – 120,030 miles
  • 2016 – 97,577 miles
  • 2015 – 91,397 miles
  • 2014 – 88,900 miles
  • 2013 – 85,719 miles
  • 2012 – 81,417 miles
  • 2011 – 79,001 miles
  • 2010 – 75,001 miles
  • 2008 – 70,401 miles
  • 2007 – 62,679 miles
  • 2006 – 61,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALONG SIDE FUEL TANK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,677 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,677 miles
    Test number
    521226772156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,667 miles (+1,837)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    442517892501
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,830 miles
    Test number
    880651031811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALONG SIDE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail119,830 miles (+2,314)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,830 miles
    Test number
    534107953094
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALONG SIDE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass117,516 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    846744052631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,954 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,954 miles
    Test number
    813556145750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,927 miles (+3,500)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,927 miles
    Test number
    300321938715
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,427 miles
    Test number
    112371064797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,427 miles (+108)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,427 miles
    Test number
    834339410634
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,319 miles (+4,667)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,319 miles
    Test number
    878423631862
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,652 miles (-12,378)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,652 miles
    Test number
    902656024808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,030 miles (+22,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,030 miles
    Test number
    100780952402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass97,577 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,577 miles
    Test number
    167892803709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,548 miles (+6,151)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    807461156390
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass91,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,397 miles
    Test number
    506776915011
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail91,397 miles (+2,497)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,397 miles
    Test number
    775076015097
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass88,900 miles (+3,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    136417814087
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass85,719 miles (+4,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,719 miles
    Test number
    419887503063
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,417 miles (+2,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    127753312472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass79,001 miles (+4,000)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    159795311450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass75,001 miles (+2)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,001 miles
    Test number
    913958400029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  22. Fail74,999 miles (+4,598)7 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,999 miles
    Test number
    364924100003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass70,401 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,401 miles
    Test number
    722934788224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,679 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,679 miles
    Test number
    392583587257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,006 miles
    Test number
    380852006101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T770 MLC

Does T770 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T770 MLC expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T770 MLC?
The MOT on T770 MLC expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T770 MLC done?
T770 MLC was recorded at 121,677 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 3,603 miles a year.
Has T770 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T770 MLC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T770 MLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T770 MLC find?
T770 MLC passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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