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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T972 MLAMOT history

T972 MLA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,971 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 MLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T972 MLA was last recorded at 141,971 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,787 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,184 miles
Average per year
4,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,971 miles
  • 2025 – 140,787 miles
  • 2024 – 139,690 miles
  • 2023 – 138,734 miles
  • 2022 – 137,060 miles
  • 2021 – 133,023 miles
  • 2020 – 132,498 miles
  • 2019 – 132,327 miles
  • 2018 – 128,069 miles
  • 2017 – 120,180 miles
  • 2016 – 112,566 miles
  • 2015 – 109,748 miles
  • 2014 – 106,490 miles
  • 2013 – 99,906 miles
  • 2012 – 93,412 miles
  • 2011 – 87,932 miles
  • 2010 – 82,090 miles
  • 2009 – 75,270 miles
  • 2008 – 69,869 miles
  • 2007 – 59,589 miles
  • 2006 – 51,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,971 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,971 miles (+1,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,971 miles
    Test number
    431852908912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,787 miles (+1,097)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,787 miles
    Test number
    436820109665
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass139,690 miles (+956)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,690 miles
    Test number
    927433444826
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass138,734 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,734 miles
    Test number
    722338511228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,060 miles
    Test number
    870517888884
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail137,060 miles (+4,037)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,060 miles
    Test number
    401453763368
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass133,023 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    133,023 miles
    Test number
    137742382120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,498 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,498 miles
    Test number
    662264329273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,327 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,327 miles
    Test number
    760140968960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,069 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,069 miles
    Test number
    123144788389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,061 miles (+7,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,061 miles
    Test number
    429890404400
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass120,180 miles (+7,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,180 miles
    Test number
    392351918908
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two chips within zone (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass112,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    549104072253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 Stone chip (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail112,566 miles (+2,818)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    602539467868
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 Stone chip (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass109,748 miles (+3,258)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    109385255013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre sidewall periashed
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre sidewall carcked and perished
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre sidewall cracked and perished

  16. Pass106,490 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    507231684022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    976105243069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,906 miles (+6,494)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    838445343062
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass93,412 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    557114042034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,932 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,932 miles
    Test number
    936261741003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,931 miles (+5,841)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,931 miles
    Test number
    179770641028
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass82,090 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,090 miles
    Test number
    254895930016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,270 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,270 miles
    Test number
    594450959064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,869 miles (+10,280)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,869 miles
    Test number
    590248738086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,589 miles (+8,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,589 miles
    Test number
    481660557013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass51,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,585 miles
    Test number
    280731356041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T972 MLA

Does T972 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T972 MLA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T972 MLA?
The MOT on T972 MLA is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T972 MLA done?
T972 MLA was recorded at 141,971 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,507 miles a year.
Has T972 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 MLA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T972 MLA 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 T972 MLA find?
T972 MLA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing bush.

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