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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S27 CYBMOT history

S27 CYB is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

S27 CYB purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
171,615 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 CYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 CYB was last recorded at 171,615 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,989 miles · 16 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
626 miles
Average per year
4,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,615 miles
  • 2022 – 170,989 miles
  • 2021 – 169,152 miles
  • 2019 – 168,602 miles
  • 2018 – 166,874 miles
  • 2017 – 164,074 miles
  • 2016 – 163,570 miles
  • 2014 – 154,145 miles
  • 2013 – 148,593 miles
  • 2012 – 140,973 miles
  • 2011 – 140,039 miles
  • 2010 – 134,555 miles
  • 2008 – 119,905 miles
  • 2007 – 109,776 miles
  • 2006 – 99,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,615 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,615 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,615 miles
    Test number
    813502172061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,989 miles
    Test number
    205729603196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail170,989 miles (+1,837)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,989 miles
    Test number
    926710987160
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass169,152 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    169,152 miles
    Test number
    361018595099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,602 miles
    Test number
    541701846307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,602 miles (+1,728)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,602 miles
    Test number
    195390065130
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

  7. Pass166,874 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    166,874 miles
    Test number
    554309825542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,074 miles (+504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    164,074 miles
    Test number
    758255170312
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed, obscuring full inspection of brake pipes

  9. Pass163,570 miles (+9,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,570 miles
    Test number
    471849843646
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass154,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    154,145 miles
    Test number
    986700194259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail154,145 miles (+5,552)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,145 miles
    Test number
    616629784296
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFull emission test not completed due to leaks

  12. Pass148,593 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    148,593 miles
    Test number
    538720093256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,973 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    140,973 miles
    Test number
    259365122117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail140,964 miles (+925)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,964 miles
    Test number
    608704522187
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass140,039 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    140,039 miles
    Test number
    525339941263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail140,036 miles13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,036 miles
    Test number
    908785941225
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. FailMileage not read2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    832549300237
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs heavily pitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

  18. PassMileage not read2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    900339000293
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs heavily pitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

  19. Fail134,555 miles (+14,650)18 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,555 miles
    Test number
    571251540156
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass119,905 miles (+10,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    119,905 miles
    Test number
    481216378239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    674890327266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,776 miles (+10,133)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    560128717252
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  23. Pass99,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    99,643 miles
    Test number
    394267826465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,643 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,643 miles
    Test number
    532607926288
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about S27 CYB

Does S27 CYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S27 CYB expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S27 CYB?
The MOT on S27 CYB expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S27 CYB done?
S27 CYB was recorded at 171,615 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 4,020 miles a year.
Has S27 CYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 CYB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S27 CYB 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 S27 CYB find?
S27 CYB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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