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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T891 NLEMOT history

T891 NLE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
67,111 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T891 NLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T891 NLE was last recorded at 67,111 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 5,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,387 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,724 miles
Average per year
1,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,111 miles
  • 2024 – 61,387 miles
  • 2023 – 56,611 miles
  • 2022 – 53,127 miles
  • 2021 – 51,030 miles
  • 2020 – 48,102 miles
  • 2019 – 47,666 miles
  • 2018 – 47,115 miles
  • 2017 – 47,047 miles
  • 2016 – 46,936 miles
  • 2015 – 46,627 miles
  • 2014 – 46,595 miles
  • 2013 – 46,457 miles
  • 2012 – 46,260 miles
  • 2011 – 45,981 miles
  • 2010 – 45,626 miles
  • 2009 – 45,077 miles
  • 2008 – 44,479 miles
  • 2007 – 43,214 miles
  • 2006 – 40,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,111 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,111 miles (+5,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,111 miles
    Test number
    357370108813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass61,387 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    554412859072
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail61,387 miles (+4,776)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    372127396086
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass56,611 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    768834233677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,127 miles (+2,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,127 miles
    Test number
    436120291044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    395692812119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail51,030 miles (+2,928)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    731384374778
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass48,102 miles (+436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,102 miles
    Test number
    978842293343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,666 miles (+551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,666 miles
    Test number
    631566498529
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside lower ball joint

  10. Pass47,115 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,115 miles
    Test number
    925549920346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    888441930995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,047 miles (+111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    210329274103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass46,936 miles (+309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    683644187258
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres perishing

  14. Pass46,627 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,627 miles
    Test number
    802015508281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,595 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,595 miles
    Test number
    168282774272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,457 miles (+197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    975123283239
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  17. Pass46,260 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,260 miles
    Test number
    388995782236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,981 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,981 miles
    Test number
    328349571266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,626 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    524274090247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,077 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,077 miles
    Test number
    353571019257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  21. Pass45,077 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,077 miles
    Test number
    723391819270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,479 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    271535938212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,214 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    842764137295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,396 miles
    Test number
    371423746269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T891 NLE

Does T891 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T891 NLE expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T891 NLE?
The MOT on T891 NLE expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T891 NLE done?
T891 NLE was recorded at 67,111 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 1,409 miles a year.
Has T891 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T891 NLE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T891 NLE 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 T891 NLE find?
T891 NLE passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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