BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 3,500 cc

H643 YATMOT history

H643 YAT is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 1991. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 132,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,820 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
Get reminders for H643 YAT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
H643 YAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
14 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H643 YAT was last recorded at 132,820 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2012.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2006: 158,935 miles, lower than 158,979 miles on 4 May 2006.
  • 5 Aug 2008: 132,820 miles, lower than 158,935 miles on 2 Aug 2006.
  • 13 Mar 2012: 132,081 miles, lower than 132,820 miles on 25 Jun 2010.

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
132,820 miles · 11 Apr 2012
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,820 miles
  • 2012 – 132,820 miles
  • 2010 – 132,820 miles
  • 2008 – 132,820 miles
  • 2006 – 158,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,820 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    147840094892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,820 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    286102302103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside of swept area

  3. Fail132,820 miles (+739)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    247692202110
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside of swept area

  4. Fail132,081 miles (-739)9 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,081 miles
    Test number
    799103372096
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside front steering rack gaitor deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre unevenly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteWindscreen damaged below line of vision

  5. Pass132,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    280916670168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    864819518222
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Fail132,820 miles (-26,115)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    320718018244
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Outer Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass158,935 miles (-44)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    158,935 miles
    Test number
    753474616221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,979 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    158,979 miles
    Test number
    193444426140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear parking brakes low on effort

Questions about H643 YAT

Does H643 YAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H643 YAT is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on H643 YAT?
The MOT on H643 YAT is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H643 YAT done?
H643 YAT was recorded at 132,820 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
Has H643 YAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H643 YAT has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on H643 YAT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 2 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H643 YAT find?
H643 YAT passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all H643 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.