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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T916 MBLMOT history

T916 MBL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 172,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
172,154 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T916 MBL
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T916 MBL was last recorded at 172,154 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 3,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,115 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,039 miles
Average per year
5,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,154 miles
  • 2024 – 169,115 miles
  • 2023 – 166,341 miles
  • 2022 – 164,192 miles
  • 2021 – 162,769 miles
  • 2020 – 161,344 miles
  • 2019 – 159,346 miles
  • 2018 – 157,117 miles
  • 2017 – 151,554 miles
  • 2016 – 146,194 miles
  • 2015 – 140,914 miles
  • 2014 – 137,850 miles
  • 2013 – 133,801 miles
  • 2012 – 127,955 miles
  • 2011 – 120,091 miles
  • 2010 – 111,784 miles
  • 2009 – 103,156 miles
  • 2008 – 92,966 miles
  • 2007 – 82,428 miles
  • 2006 – 66,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,154 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  • AdvisoryPlastic sills fitted

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • PLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,154 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    172,154 miles
    Test number
    618630286248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills fitted

  2. Fail172,154 miles (+3,039)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,154 miles
    Test number
    525897683478
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills fitted

  3. Pass169,115 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    169,115 miles
    Test number
    740482732135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail169,112 miles (+2,771)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,112 miles
    Test number
    603633641817
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass166,341 miles (+2,149)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    166,341 miles
    Test number
    530438041132
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass164,192 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,192 miles
    Test number
    955798419496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  7. Fail164,136 miles (+1,367)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,136 miles
    Test number
    791039832077
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  8. Pass162,769 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,769 miles
    Test number
    984532233764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  9. Fail162,758 miles (+1,414)5 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,758 miles
    Test number
    280970555959
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  10. Pass161,344 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,344 miles
    Test number
    660953324569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail161,324 miles (+1,978)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,324 miles
    Test number
    555026999657
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass159,346 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,346 miles
    Test number
    163217711481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers restrict inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail159,346 miles (+2,229)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,346 miles
    Test number
    912008107978
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers restrict inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass157,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    157,117 miles
    Test number
    600452404993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  15. Fail157,106 miles (+5,552)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,106 miles
    Test number
    254882927908
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  16. Pass151,554 miles (+5,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    151,554 miles
    Test number
    675693321358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass146,194 miles (+5,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,194 miles
    Test number
    907704287617
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  18. Pass140,914 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,914 miles
    Test number
    898519002839
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate lamp not working (5.4.2)

  19. Pass137,850 miles (+4,049)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,850 miles
    Test number
    525370534284
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass133,801 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,801 miles
    Test number
    977618943251
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  21. Fail133,800 miles (+5,845)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,800 miles
    Test number
    179547543247
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  22. Pass127,955 miles (+7,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    127,955 miles
    Test number
    728883142298
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass120,091 miles (+8,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    807542251277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass111,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    111,784 miles
    Test number
    843602050262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail111,779 miles (+8,623)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    814022150252
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass103,156 miles (+10,190)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    103,156 miles
    Test number
    232681259288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass92,966 miles (+10,538)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,966 miles
    Test number
    254153158299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass82,428 miles (+16,088)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,428 miles
    Test number
    994497047283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    321740826007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail66,340 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    380550126091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T916 MBL

Does T916 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T916 MBL expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T916 MBL?
The MOT on T916 MBL expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T916 MBL done?
T916 MBL was recorded at 172,154 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 5,399 miles a year.
Has T916 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T916 MBL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T916 MBL 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 T916 MBL find?
T916 MBL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 12 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2, and 9 more.

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