
BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T97 MLBMOT history
T97 MLB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,801 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 203,801 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T97 MLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T97 MLB was last recorded at 203,801 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Feb 2021: 109,865 miles, lower than 186,817 miles on 10 Mar 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 203,801 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 203,801 miles
- 2024 – 200,927 miles
- 2023 – 197,181 miles
- 2022 – 192,976 miles
- 2021 – 189,953 miles
- 2020 – 186,817 miles
- 2019 – 177,482 miles
- 2018 – 167,742 miles
- 2017 – 159,221 miles
- 2016 – 152,293 miles
- 2015 – 143,722 miles
- 2014 – 136,866 miles
- 2013 – 129,083 miles
- 2012 – 122,483 miles
- 2011 – 113,269 miles
- 2010 – 105,004 miles
- 2009 – 98,119 miles
- 2008 – 92,567 miles
- 2007 – 85,416 miles
- 2006 – 78,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has condensation on inside of lens diffusing light output.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around engine timing cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,801 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 203,801 miles
- Test number
- 593552798898
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has condensation on inside of lens diffusing light output.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around engine timing cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail203,801 miles (+2,874)2 dangerous3 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,801 miles
- Test number
- 764346619312
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 91V. (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has condensation on inside of lens diffusing light output.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks to inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks to inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around engine timing cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,927 miles2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 200,927 miles
- Test number
- 100672389314
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside dim. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Condensation in lamp unit diffusing light output.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Down front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,925 miles (+3,744)1 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,925 miles
- Test number
- 614591155867
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside dim. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Condensation in lamp unit diffusing light output.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Down front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,181 miles (+40)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 197,181 miles
- Test number
- 765951265992
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail197,141 miles (+4,165)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,141 miles
- Test number
- 815969260424
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass192,976 miles (+3,023)1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 192,976 miles
- Test number
- 841407904131
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pipes (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAuxillary belts cracking
- AdvisoryBoth beam patterns poor
Pass189,953 miles (+80,088)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 189,953 miles
- Test number
- 193785139855
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corrodded especially both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
- AdvisoryCorrossion to jacking points
Fail109,865 miles (-76,952)9 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,865 miles
- Test number
- 713425665498
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Safety clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorated and delaminating. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking brakes noisy and binding with lazy response.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPropeller shaft front rubber doughnut joint rubber perishing.
Pass186,817 miles (+9,335)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 186,817 miles
- Test number
- 136207236394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,482 miles (+9,740)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 177,482 miles
- Test number
- 768311593588
- 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))
Pass167,742 miles (+8,521)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 167,742 miles
- Test number
- 244254449064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,221 miles (+6,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 159,221 miles
- Test number
- 765900825925
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass152,293 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 152,293 miles
- Test number
- 211480342164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail152,293 miles (+8,571)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,293 miles
- Test number
- 986021595519
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshsheners (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass143,722 miles (+6,856)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 143,722 miles
- Test number
- 539902665045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,866 miles (+7,783)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 136,866 miles
- Test number
- 895810974021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,083 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,083 miles
- Test number
- 518340073029
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass129,083 miles (+6,600)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 129,083 miles
- Test number
- 996200273066
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass122,483 miles (+9,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 122,483 miles
- Test number
- 699972072007
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass113,269 miles (+8,265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 113,269 miles
- Test number
- 557412861063
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Pass105,004 miles (+6,885)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 105,004 miles
- Test number
- 122539260440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,119 miles (+5,552)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 98,119 miles
- Test number
- 141492879498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,567 miles (+7,151)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 92,567 miles
- Test number
- 393212978073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,416 miles (+6,879)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 85,416 miles
- Test number
- 470597967051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 78,537 miles
- Test number
- 241535276007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T97 MLB
- Does T97 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T97 MLB expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T97 MLB?
- The MOT on T97 MLB expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T97 MLB done?
- T97 MLB was recorded at 203,801 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 6,610 miles a year.
- Has T97 MLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T97 MLB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T97 MLB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T97 MLB find?
- T97 MLB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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