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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T127 BYYMOT history

T127 BYY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
70,426 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T127 BYY
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T127 BYY was last recorded at 70,426 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,167 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
2,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,426 miles
  • 2022 – 70,167 miles
  • 2021 – 63,430 miles
  • 2020 – 60,237 miles
  • 2019 – 57,239 miles
  • 2018 – 54,235 miles
  • 2017 – 52,033 miles
  • 2015 – 49,639 miles
  • 2014 – 47,472 miles
  • 2013 – 44,914 miles
  • 2012 – 43,561 miles
  • 2011 – 42,006 miles
  • 2010 – 40,059 miles
  • 2009 – 38,289 miles
  • 2008 – 36,101 miles
  • 2007 – 33,841 miles
  • 2006 – 30,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,426 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort lower than expected.
  • AdvisoryNearside rear flexible hose not fully supported in clip.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever nearing end of travel
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,426 miles (+259)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    720010982632
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort lower than expected.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear flexible hose not fully supported in clip.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever nearing end of travel
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass70,167 miles (+6,737)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    341585070760
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    677673511740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail63,430 miles (+3,193)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    889131106278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,237 miles (+2,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    832724935971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,239 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,239 miles
    Test number
    820683972836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,235 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    883027277604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,033 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    598340248085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,639 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    208980483383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,472 miles (+2,558)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,472 miles
    Test number
    978121454294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass44,914 miles (+1,353)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    995941533286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass43,561 miles (+1,555)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,561 miles
    Test number
    897294162264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass42,006 miles (+1,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,006 miles
    Test number
    558128941241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass40,059 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,059 miles
    Test number
    583218830277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,289 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    210573739223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail38,280 miles (+2,179)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    560340639242
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass36,101 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    592344918283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,841 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,841 miles
    Test number
    541776117289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,834 miles (+3,423)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,834 miles
    Test number
    151055917226
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass30,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,411 miles
    Test number
    890001216120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T127 BYY

Does T127 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T127 BYY expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T127 BYY?
The MOT on T127 BYY expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T127 BYY done?
T127 BYY was recorded at 70,426 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 2,381 miles a year.
Has T127 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T127 BYY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T127 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 T127 BYY find?
T127 BYY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside parking brake effort lower than expected., and 7 more.

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