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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T834 NLBMOT history

T834 NLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
87,204 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T834 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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T834 NLB was last recorded at 87,204 miles on 14 May 2026, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2013: 72,138 miles, lower than 92,133 miles on 12 Aug 2013.

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
86,535 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
2,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,204 miles
  • 2025 – 86,535 miles
  • 2024 – 86,324 miles
  • 2023 – 84,906 miles
  • 2022 – 84,633 miles
  • 2021 – 84,468 miles
  • 2020 – 82,705 miles
  • 2019 – 81,270 miles
  • 2018 – 81,264 miles
  • 2017 – 79,069 miles
  • 2016 – 77,573 miles
  • 2015 – 75,966 miles
  • 2014 – 72,955 miles
  • 2013 – 72,138 miles
  • 2012 – 67,452 miles
  • 2011 – 62,832 miles
  • 2010 – 60,590 miles
  • 2009 – 57,314 miles
  • 2008 – 53,657 miles
  • 2007 – 47,650 miles
  • 2006 – 41,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,204 miles (+669)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,204 miles
    Test number
    790506911930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,535 miles (+211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,535 miles
    Test number
    536336713351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill jacking point corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass86,324 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,324 miles
    Test number
    983699611040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,906 miles (+273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,906 miles
    Test number
    365037741064
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front floor and jacking point area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass84,633 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    411752974880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,468 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,468 miles
    Test number
    947538414100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,705 miles (+1,435)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    968163337626
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of Offside Front jacking point and surrounding area outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light does not operate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen Wiper splitting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass81,270 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,270 miles
    Test number
    486977928466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Not Working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,264 miles (+2,195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,264 miles
    Test number
    907444868149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDeterioration of nearside front flexi Brake hose
    • AdvisoryDeterioration of offside front flexi Brake hose

  10. Pass79,069 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,069 miles
    Test number
    859523950404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,573 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,573 miles
    Test number
    553709822559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,966 miles (+3,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,966 miles
    Test number
    109297615295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    235524124262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,955 miles (+267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    129619614209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass72,688 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,688 miles
    Test number
    926790834084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,138 miles (-19,995)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    597786923220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,133 miles (+24,681)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,133 miles
    Test number
    736014723229
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCondition of rear pads can not be seen

  18. Pass67,452 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,452 miles
    Test number
    509337812235
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail67,451 miles (+4,619)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,451 miles
    Test number
    378166212233
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass62,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,832 miles
    Test number
    249621721288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail62,832 miles (+1,431)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,832 miles
    Test number
    927711221288
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass61,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    139065051169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail61,401 miles (+811)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    215295051415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass60,590 miles (+3,276)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    623260110265
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass57,314 miles (+3,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    341512519289
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped

  26. Pass53,657 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,657 miles
    Test number
    373843518280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Fail53,657 miles (+6,007)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,657 miles
    Test number
    640183718244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass47,650 miles (+5,928)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    750209297173
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass41,722 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    463612206213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,705 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,705 miles
    Test number
    331321906435
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T834 NLB

Does T834 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T834 NLB is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T834 NLB?
The MOT on T834 NLB is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T834 NLB done?
T834 NLB was recorded at 87,204 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,296 miles a year.
Has T834 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T834 NLB has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on T834 NLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T834 NLB find?
T834 NLB passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald on its inner edge, and 4 more.

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