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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T119 BYYMOT history

T119 BYY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2021
Mileage
108,543 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T119 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T119 BYY was last recorded at 108,543 miles on 15 Oct 2021, 2,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,457 miles · 19 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,086 miles
Average per year
3,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 108,543 miles
  • 2020 – 106,457 miles
  • 2019 – 100,820 miles
  • 2018 – 96,342 miles
  • 2017 – 95,982 miles
  • 2016 – 93,991 miles
  • 2015 – 91,319 miles
  • 2014 – 87,295 miles
  • 2013 – 84,067 miles
  • 2012 – 80,716 miles
  • 2011 – 77,736 miles
  • 2010 – 73,543 miles
  • 2009 – 69,075 miles
  • 2008 – 65,176 miles
  • 2007 – 60,005 miles
  • 2006 – 55,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,543 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

What MOT failures 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.

  • N/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • O/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,543 miles (+2,086)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,543 miles
    Test number
    303358416177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  2. Pass106,457 miles (+3)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    122867426903
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail106,454 miles (+5,634)2 dangerous6 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,454 miles
    Test number
    440197978227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,820 miles
    Test number
    653759718489
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f bottom joints slight play need changing soon
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bottom arm bush slight play need changing soon
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  5. Fail100,820 miles (+4,478)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,820 miles
    Test number
    302292114415
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f bottom joints slight play need changing soon
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bottom arm bush slight play need changing soon
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  6. Pass96,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    468209281233
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect

  7. Fail96,342 miles (+360)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    101782546806
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing new cap (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect

  8. Pass95,982 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,982 miles
    Test number
    909357863598
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted unable to fully inspect

  9. Fail95,977 miles (+1,986)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,977 miles
    Test number
    814003956884
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted unable to fully inspect

  10. Pass93,991 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    204085895915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,934 miles (+2,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,934 miles
    Test number
    885239279982
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass91,319 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    207080795035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,295 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,295 miles
    Test number
    669484384059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,067 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    646275283001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,716 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    219050482021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,736 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    656488481019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,543 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    994155380019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,518 miles (+4,443)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    162203980441
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  19. Pass69,075 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    113540479079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn unevenly,, tracking recommended

  20. Fail69,075 miles (+3,899)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    134400079011
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn unevenly,, tracking recommended

  21. Pass65,176 miles (+5,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    220133698077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass60,005 miles (+4,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,005 miles
    Test number
    983501887087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,426 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,426 miles
    Test number
    343250696097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about T119 BYY

Does T119 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T119 BYY expired on 18 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T119 BYY?
The MOT on T119 BYY expired on 18 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T119 BYY done?
T119 BYY was recorded at 108,543 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 3,417 miles a year.
Has T119 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T119 BYY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T119 BYY 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 T119 BYY find?
T119 BYY failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 8 more.

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