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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T954 MLCMOT history

T954 MLC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
133,341 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T954 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T954 MLC was last recorded at 133,341 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 4,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,109 miles · 2 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,232 miles
Average per year
5,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,341 miles
  • 2020 – 129,109 miles
  • 2019 – 124,023 miles
  • 2016 – 106,511 miles
  • 2014 – 96,814 miles
  • 2013 – 75,706 miles
  • 2012 – 62,728 miles
  • 2011 – 53,935 miles
  • 2010 – 49,325 miles
  • 2009 – 48,688 miles
  • 2008 – 46,997 miles
  • 2007 – 42,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,341 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear No rear seats fitted at time of test

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,341 miles (+4,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,341 miles
    Test number
    844646806464
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear No rear seats fitted at time of test

  2. Pass129,109 miles (+5,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,109 miles
    Test number
    973540069089
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass124,023 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,023 miles
    Test number
    496202945438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,233 miles1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,233 miles
    Test number
    376107134307
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    195086816435
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted

  6. Fail106,511 miles (+9,697)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    560065741471
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Pass96,814 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    385429524121
    • NoteRear brake discs inner faces rusting and outside of near side rear disc

  8. Fail96,808 miles (+21,102)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,808 miles
    Test number
    656088724172
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs inner faces rusting and outside of near side rear disc

  9. Pass75,706 miles (+1,398)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    467869223151
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's pitted
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail74,308 miles (+11,580)6 failures2 repaired8 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    295537683019
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • NoteO/s/r wheel arch has some corrosion
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly distorted
    • NoteSpare wheel (space saver) buckled

  11. Pass62,728 miles (+8,793)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,728 miles
    Test number
    899890782068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass53,935 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    746464481084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,325 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    753328280084
    • NoteSrs lamp on

  14. Fail49,325 miles (+637)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    564746080082
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSrs lamp on

  15. Pass48,688 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,688 miles
    Test number
    102055489495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,997 miles
    Test number
    462387968009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,997 miles (+4,359)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,997 miles
    Test number
    972531768019
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass42,638 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    111975157494
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded

Questions about T954 MLC

Does T954 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T954 MLC expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T954 MLC?
The MOT on T954 MLC expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T954 MLC done?
T954 MLC was recorded at 133,341 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 5,666 miles a year.
Has T954 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T954 MLC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T954 MLC 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 T954 MLC find?
T954 MLC passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear no rear seats fitted at time of test.

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