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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T970 MLAMOT history

T970 MLA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,441 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2018
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 MLA
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 MLA was last recorded at 123,441 miles on 19 Jul 2018, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2017: 122,721 miles, lower than 143,456 miles on 4 May 2016.

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
122,721 miles · 6 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
4,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 123,441 miles
  • 2017 – 122,721 miles
  • 2016 – 143,456 miles
  • 2015 – 134,425 miles
  • 2014 – 126,467 miles
  • 2013 – 118,628 miles
  • 2012 – 110,465 miles
  • 2011 – 104,113 miles
  • 2010 – 97,467 miles
  • 2009 – 91,101 miles
  • 2008 – 84,142 miles
  • 2007 – 76,907 miles
  • 2006 – 72,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    633875734099
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    926944117953
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass123,441 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,441 miles
    Test number
    766180304993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,721 miles (-20,735)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,721 miles
    Test number
    586597178075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,456 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,456 miles
    Test number
    865092037228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,442 miles (+8)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,442 miles
    Test number
    586162507972
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • DangerousStop lamp not working All stop lamps (1.2.1b)

  7. Fail143,434 miles (+9,009)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,434 miles
    Test number
    997504907835
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  8. Pass134,425 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    134,425 miles
    Test number
    447389095090
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail134,425 miles (+7,958)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,425 miles
    Test number
    197969495496
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass126,467 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,467 miles
    Test number
    106105704163
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Fail126,456 miles (+7,828)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,456 miles
    Test number
    327652904149
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass118,628 miles (+8,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,628 miles
    Test number
    487216793085
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass110,465 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,465 miles
    Test number
    288605302420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,113 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    104,113 miles
    Test number
    799251211171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,467 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    130697300184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,101 miles (+6,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    751200119163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass84,142 miles (+7,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,142 miles
    Test number
    303956888093
    • 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)

  18. Pass76,907 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,907 miles
    Test number
    601759477057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,163 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,163 miles
    Test number
    171510786051
    • NoteAS PER PREVIUOS ADVISORIES

  20. Fail72,163 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,163 miles
    Test number
    144120686011
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust weak
    • NoteRear no/plate deforming

Questions about T970 MLA

Does T970 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T970 MLA is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T970 MLA?
The MOT on T970 MLA is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T970 MLA done?
T970 MLA was recorded at 123,441 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2018, an average of 4,159 miles a year.
Has T970 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 MLA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T970 MLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T970 MLA find?
T970 MLA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: horn control insecure; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 7 more.

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