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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T128 VFBMOT history

T128 VFB is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,597 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T128 VFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T128 VFB was last recorded at 75,597 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,735 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,862 miles
Average per year
1,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,597 miles
  • 2025 – 72,735 miles
  • 2024 – 71,933 miles
  • 2023 – 71,898 miles
  • 2022 – 71,861 miles
  • 2013 – 62,752 miles
  • 2012 – 60,665 miles
  • 2011 – 58,262 miles
  • 2009 – 54,465 miles
  • 2008 – 52,573 miles
  • 2007 – 50,518 miles
  • 2006 – 45,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,597 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,597 miles (+2,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,597 miles
    Test number
    538953434590
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass72,735 miles (+802)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,735 miles
    Test number
    119744404398
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass71,933 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    470156305706
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass71,898 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    701946622539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to n/s/r jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, in tread area (Vehicle standing?) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail71,898 miles (+37)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    192576192383
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to n/s/r jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, in tread area (Vehicle standing?) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail71,861 miles (+9,109)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,861 miles
    Test number
    909271727282
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, adjacent to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop light slightly dim in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass62,752 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,752 miles
    Test number
    159834303088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to get low on tread

  8. Fail62,742 miles (+2,077)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,742 miles
    Test number
    388503303018
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to get low on tread

  9. Pass60,665 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    835288112082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,661 miles (+2,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,661 miles
    Test number
    329860112060
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass58,262 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,262 miles
    Test number
    959756421031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,259 miles (+3,794)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,259 miles
    Test number
    179005121019
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to N/S/R underside of vehicle in under sill area
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  13. Pass54,465 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,465 miles
    Test number
    172593669059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail54,465 miles (+1,892)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,465 miles
    Test number
    442963669047
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass52,573 miles (+2,055)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    443098058085
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres have perised inner side walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass50,518 miles (+4,900)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    463076167011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail45,618 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,618 miles
    Test number
    272685766043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass45,618 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,618 miles
    Test number
    542875766020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T128 VFB

Does T128 VFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T128 VFB is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T128 VFB?
The MOT on T128 VFB is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T128 VFB done?
T128 VFB was recorded at 75,597 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,475 miles a year.
Has T128 VFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T128 VFB has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T128 VFB 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 T128 VFB find?
T128 VFB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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