BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T156 CBYMOT history
T156 CBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,547 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 153,547 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,912 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T156 CBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T156 CBY was last recorded at 153,547 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 152,081 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,466 miles
- Average per year
- 4,912 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,547 miles
- 2024 – 152,081 miles
- 2023 – 145,920 miles
- 2022 – 134,884 miles
- 2021 – 118,213 miles
- 2020 – 116,552 miles
- 2019 – 113,695 miles
- 2018 – 106,612 miles
- 2017 – 102,479 miles
- 2016 – 100,631 miles
- 2015 – 89,931 miles
- 2014 – 77,030 miles
- 2010 – 75,491 miles
- 2009 – 71,012 miles
- 2008 – 64,557 miles
- 2007 – 60,835 miles
- 2006 – 58,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Offside and nearside rear outer driveshaft joints leaking grease from metal covers.
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.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,547 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 153,547 miles
- Test number
- 611153627505
- AdvisoryRear Offside and nearside rear outer driveshaft joints leaking grease from metal covers.
Fail153,547 miles (+1,466)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,547 miles
- Test number
- 753897609727
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Offside and nearside rear outer driveshaft joints leaking grease from metal covers.
Pass152,081 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 152,081 miles
- Test number
- 791452546805
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (c))
Fail152,078 miles (+6,158)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,078 miles
- Test number
- 222018161786
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill @ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (c))
Pass145,920 miles (+43)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 145,920 miles
- Test number
- 978177593190
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,877 miles (+10,993)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,877 miles
- Test number
- 583126768275
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,884 miles (+16,671)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 134,884 miles
- Test number
- 984723135347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,213 miles (+1,661)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 118,213 miles
- Test number
- 638573655541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,552 miles (+2,857)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 116,552 miles
- Test number
- 922562145745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,695 miles (+7,083)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,695 miles
- Test number
- 439636264210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,612 miles (+4,133)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 106,612 miles
- Test number
- 265548607814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,479 miles (+1,848)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 102,479 miles
- Test number
- 727460724438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,631 miles (+10,700)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 100,631 miles
- Test number
- 375782714565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 89,931 miles
- Test number
- 895736987220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,931 miles (+12,901)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,931 miles
- Test number
- 711335954774
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,030 miles (+1,539)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 77,030 miles
- Test number
- 449776484179
- NoteAdvise condition of o/s rear shock absorber [corrosion]
- NoteAdvise o/s hand brake performance on limit
Pass75,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 75,491 miles
- Test number
- 830161400203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,491 miles (+4,479)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,491 miles
- Test number
- 690201000253
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs scored
Pass71,012 miles (+6,455)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 71,012 miles
- Test number
- 480373289169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,557 miles (+3,722)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 64,557 miles
- Test number
- 844355068164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,835 miles (+2,804)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 60,835 miles
- Test number
- 484734767183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,031 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 58,031 miles
- Test number
- 234855266483
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAll discs starting to pit
Questions about T156 CBY
- Does T156 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 CBY is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T156 CBY?
- The MOT on T156 CBY is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T156 CBY done?
- T156 CBY was recorded at 153,547 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
- Has T156 CBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T156 CBY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T156 CBY 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 T156 CBY find?
- T156 CBY passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear offside and nearside rear outer driveshaft joints leaking grease from metal covers..
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