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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T165 DLYMOT history

T165 DLY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,514 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 DLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 DLY was last recorded at 173,514 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,503 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,011 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,514 miles
  • 2024 – 171,503 miles
  • 2023 – 171,106 miles
  • 2022 – 168,593 miles
  • 2021 – 166,479 miles
  • 2020 – 163,429 miles
  • 2019 – 161,471 miles
  • 2018 – 158,305 miles
  • 2017 – 155,406 miles
  • 2016 – 152,618 miles
  • 2015 – 148,410 miles
  • 2014 – 140,199 miles
  • 2013 – 130,125 miles
  • 2011 – 129,587 miles
  • 2009 – 128,335 miles
  • 2008 – 123,305 miles
  • 2007 – 114,759 miles
  • 2006 – 106,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,514 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,514 miles (+2,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,514 miles
    Test number
    743275747239
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,503 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,503 miles
    Test number
    871565494876
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides sills covers fitted

  3. Fail171,503 miles (+397)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,503 miles
    Test number
    760833913273
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides sills covers fitted

  4. Pass171,106 miles (+2,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,106 miles
    Test number
    365373396599
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both n/s & o/s arches covered with tape

  5. Pass168,593 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,593 miles
    Test number
    124210592086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,481 miles (+2,002)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,481 miles
    Test number
    250366881326
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass166,479 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    166,479 miles
    Test number
    139316151264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,429 miles (+1,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    163,429 miles
    Test number
    206171688641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass161,471 miles (+28)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    161,471 miles
    Test number
    675332733351
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail161,443 miles (+3,138)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,443 miles
    Test number
    620309127138
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass158,305 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    158,305 miles
    Test number
    424447237339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,406 miles (+2,788)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,406 miles
    Test number
    844731445741
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake application slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met req
    • AdvisoryLower arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRubber bushes worn and perished

  13. Pass152,618 miles (+4,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,618 miles
    Test number
    659140191538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements

  14. Pass148,410 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,410 miles
    Test number
    228217975030
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail148,410 miles (+8,211)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,410 miles
    Test number
    628573575006
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass140,199 miles (+10,074)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,199 miles
    Test number
    587384674086
    • NoteSlight play in front wheels
    • NoteSlightplay in droplinks

  17. Pass130,125 miles (+538)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,125 miles
    Test number
    969555673085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake pipes are heavily greased

  18. Pass129,587 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    129,587 miles
    Test number
    217184531428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,335 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    128,335 miles
    Test number
    472294019370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,305 miles (+8,546)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    123,305 miles
    Test number
    622862318312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,759 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    114,759 miles
    Test number
    652284017331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,262 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    106,262 miles
    Test number
    541994016386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,202 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    152728006346
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T165 DLY

Does T165 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 DLY is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 DLY?
The MOT on T165 DLY is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 DLY done?
T165 DLY was recorded at 173,514 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has T165 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 DLY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T165 DLY 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 T165 DLY find?
T165 DLY passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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