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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T162 BYYMOT history

T162 BYY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
63,097 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T162 BYY was last recorded at 63,097 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 2,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2012: 20,259 miles, lower than 27,985 miles on 20 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,122 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,975 miles
Average per year
2,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,097 miles
  • 2023 – 60,122 miles
  • 2022 – 59,904 miles
  • 2021 – 58,062 miles
  • 2020 – 56,421 miles
  • 2019 – 53,992 miles
  • 2018 – 49,087 miles
  • 2017 – 45,113 miles
  • 2016 – 39,665 miles
  • 2015 – 32,517 miles
  • 2014 – 31,890 miles
  • 2013 – 30,359 miles
  • 2012 – 20,259 miles
  • 2011 – 27,985 miles
  • 2010 – 27,084 miles
  • 2009 – 25,915 miles
  • 2008 – 24,882 miles
  • 2007 – 24,306 miles
  • 2006 – 23,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,097 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,097 miles (+2,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    247041919487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass60,122 miles (+218)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    934113242438
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering/ suspension components corroded

  3. Pass59,904 miles (+1,842)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    224772238603
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,062 miles (+1,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    507915124855
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,421 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    603694931885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,416 miles (+2,424)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    842989119449
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,992 miles (+4,905)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,992 miles
    Test number
    556635848905
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass49,087 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,087 miles
    Test number
    427203828976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,113 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,113 miles
    Test number
    314235402165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,110 miles (+5,445)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,110 miles
    Test number
    619053926328
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass39,665 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,665 miles
    Test number
    259015773618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,517 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,517 miles
    Test number
    329030495173
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass32,517 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,517 miles
    Test number
    958720695173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,890 miles (+1,531)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,890 miles
    Test number
    219965284156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass30,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,359 miles
    Test number
    466215663191
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail30,359 miles (+10,100)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,359 miles
    Test number
    729495363103
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass20,259 miles (-7,726)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,259 miles
    Test number
    297579932405
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteMoisture behind offside headlamp lens

  18. Pass27,985 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,985 miles
    Test number
    428470341199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,084 miles (+1,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    231621340174
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  20. Pass25,915 miles (+1,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,915 miles
    Test number
    650340679125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass24,882 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,882 miles
    Test number
    844515068153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,306 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,306 miles
    Test number
    151072267173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,174 miles
    Test number
    332679036135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T162 BYY

Does T162 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T162 BYY expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T162 BYY?
The MOT on T162 BYY expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T162 BYY done?
T162 BYY was recorded at 63,097 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 2,150 miles a year.
Has T162 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 BYY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T162 BYY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T162 BYY find?
T162 BYY passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.

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