BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T789 MLDMOT history
T789 MLD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,537 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 130,537 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T789 MLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T789 MLD was last recorded at 130,537 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,986 miles · 7 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 551 miles
- Average per year
- 3,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,537 miles
- 2024 – 129,986 miles
- 2023 – 128,229 miles
- 2022 – 126,146 miles
- 2021 – 121,345 miles
- 2020 – 115,222 miles
- 2019 – 111,436 miles
- 2018 – 107,837 miles
- 2017 – 104,032 miles
- 2016 – 100,900 miles
- 2015 – 97,871 miles
- 2014 – 96,326 miles
- 2013 – 93,259 miles
- 2012 – 90,601 miles
- 2011 – 89,033 miles
- 2010 – 83,355 miles
- 2009 – 77,320 miles
- 2008 – 71,354 miles
- 2007 – 63,168 miles
- 2006 – 53,266 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,537 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,537 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 130,537 miles
- Test number
- 864845025035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,986 miles (+1,757)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 129,986 miles
- Test number
- 825835084410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,229 miles (+2,083)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 128,229 miles
- Test number
- 852291252796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,146 miles (+4,801)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 126,146 miles
- Test number
- 466582916203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect plunger corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Pass121,345 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 121,345 miles
- Test number
- 893105061328
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,339 miles (+6,117)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,339 miles
- Test number
- 200557268267
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,222 miles (+3,786)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 115,222 miles
- Test number
- 992514537287
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,436 miles (+3,599)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 111,436 miles
- Test number
- 963587206622
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush from arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,837 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 107,837 miles
- Test number
- 323052066050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,836 miles (+3,804)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,836 miles
- Test number
- 797291979358
- FailureOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass104,032 miles (+3,132)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 104,032 miles
- Test number
- 124781813557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,900 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 100,900 miles
- Test number
- 807335639031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,871 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 97,871 miles
- Test number
- 577094445041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail97,870 miles (+1,544)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,870 miles
- Test number
- 308943945065
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,326 miles (+3,067)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 96,326 miles
- Test number
- 809397724009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,259 miles (+2,658)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 93,259 miles
- Test number
- 839925133007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,601 miles (+1,568)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 90,601 miles
- Test number
- 117147822492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,033 miles (+5,678)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 89,033 miles
- Test number
- 727352331001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,355 miles (+6,035)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 83,355 miles
- Test number
- 452002430075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,320 miles (+5,966)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 77,320 miles
- Test number
- 722189449064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,354 miles (+8,186)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 71,354 miles
- Test number
- 544239348017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,168 miles (+9,902)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 63,168 miles
- Test number
- 441853247066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 53,266 miles
- Test number
- 264575346048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,266 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,266 miles
- Test number
- 261894246060
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T789 MLD
- Does T789 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T789 MLD is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T789 MLD?
- The MOT on T789 MLD is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T789 MLD done?
- T789 MLD was recorded at 130,537 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
- Has T789 MLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T789 MLD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on T789 MLD 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 T789 MLD find?
- T789 MLD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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