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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T89 MLHMOT history

T89 MLH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 255,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
255,150 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 MLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T89 MLH was last recorded at 255,150 miles on 1 May 2025, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,913 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
8,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 255,150 miles
  • 2022 – 254,913 miles
  • 2021 – 252,152 miles
  • 2019 – 251,352 miles
  • 2017 – 247,417 miles
  • 2016 – 244,592 miles
  • 2015 – 237,453 miles
  • 2014 – 213,351 miles
  • 2013 – 194,455 miles
  • 2012 – 185,112 miles
  • 2011 – 161,459 miles
  • 2010 – 137,573 miles
  • 2009 – 118,009 miles
  • 2008 – 111,422 miles
  • 2007 – 99,900 miles
  • 2006 – 88,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,150 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,150 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    255,150 miles
    Test number
    661804414615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components

  2. Pass254,913 miles (+2,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    254,913 miles
    Test number
    211579777923
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill slight corrosion but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass252,152 miles (+800)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    252,152 miles
    Test number
    176848318035
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to jacking point
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass251,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    251,352 miles
    Test number
    962449806215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail251,352 miles (+3,935)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,352 miles
    Test number
    686361237019
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass247,417 miles (+2,825)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    247,417 miles
    Test number
    579952636828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Pass244,592 miles (+7,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    244,592 miles
    Test number
    840137319671
    • AdvisoryBrake discs rusty vehicle been stood
    • AdvisoryWipers smeering

  8. Pass237,453 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    237,453 miles
    Test number
    346092545149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail237,453 miles (+24,102)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,453 miles
    Test number
    116822945110
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass213,351 miles (+18,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    213,351 miles
    Test number
    229737134460
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass194,455 miles (+9,343)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    194,455 miles
    Test number
    306193133142
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.
    • NoteFront discs lipped and pitted on edges.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded.
    • NoteSlight blow from rear exhaust box and corroded.
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.

  12. Pass185,112 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    185,112 miles
    Test number
    207925222104
    • NoteCondensation to both headlamps
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar link in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  13. Fail185,112 miles (+23,653)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,112 miles
    Test number
    207455222137
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteBrake fluid level on limit
    • NoteCondensation to both headlamps
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar link in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  14. Pass161,459 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    161,459 miles
    Test number
    459930131153
    • NoteCondensation to both headlamps
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteMovement in offside front lower ball joint
    • NotePoor pattern to offside headlamp

  15. Fail161,459 miles (+23,886)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,459 miles
    Test number
    517200231168
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation to both headlamps
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteMovement in offside front lower ball joint
    • NotePoor pattern to offside headlamp

  16. Pass137,573 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    137,573 miles
    Test number
    432956020012
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit on inner edges
    • NoteCondensation to both headlamps
    • NoteNails in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail137,573 miles (+19,564)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,573 miles
    Test number
    260816720099
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit on inner edges
    • NoteCondensation to both headlamps
    • NoteNails in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass118,009 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    152667359417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,422 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,422 miles
    Test number
    130874428452
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass111,422 miles (+11,522)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    111,422 miles
    Test number
    922224028012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,900 miles (+11,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    99,900 miles
    Test number
    182225047052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    544979156099
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail88,342 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    983079456009
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T89 MLH

Does T89 MLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T89 MLH expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T89 MLH?
The MOT on T89 MLH expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T89 MLH done?
T89 MLH was recorded at 255,150 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 8,701 miles a year.
Has T89 MLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 MLH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T89 MLH 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 T89 MLH find?
T89 MLH passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; corrosion to suspension components.

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