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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T169 CBYMOT history

T169 CBY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,810 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T169 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T169 CBY was last recorded at 131,810 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,807 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,810 miles
  • 2024 – 129,842 miles
  • 2021 – 129,716 miles
  • 2020 – 129,089 miles
  • 2019 – 128,645 miles
  • 2018 – 122,199 miles
  • 2017 – 121,483 miles
  • 2015 – 119,435 miles
  • 2014 – 119,246 miles
  • 2013 – 117,801 miles
  • 2012 – 117,252 miles
  • 2011 – 113,392 miles
  • 2010 – 108,121 miles
  • 2008 – 88,605 miles
  • 2006 – 62,829 miles
  • 2005 – 52,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,810 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in shock absorber shaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage next to reservoir

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre within tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Advise both front brake discs badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,810 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    596556222495
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in shock absorber shaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail131,807 miles (+1,965)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    542370488131
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in shock absorber shaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass129,842 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    461766561095
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail129,842 miles (+126)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    643839335479
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass129,716 miles (+627)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,716 miles
    Test number
    541592246545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass129,089 miles (+444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,089 miles
    Test number
    545877530046
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front macpherson strut slight play in shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass128,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,645 miles
    Test number
    895722670387
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage next to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre within tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail128,645 miles (+6,446)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,645 miles
    Test number
    721694385210
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage next to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre within tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass122,199 miles (+716)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    670047686370
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside rear ABS ring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass121,483 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,483 miles
    Test number
    156679110486
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front brake discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail121,471 miles (+2,036)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,471 miles
    Test number
    726350946219
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished and split 225/45/R17 94W (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Dim (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished and split 225/45/R17 94W (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front brake discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass119,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,435 miles
    Test number
    735812235064
    • AdvisorySound proofing fouling prop shaft

  13. Fail119,435 miles (+189)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,435 miles
    Test number
    292000311413
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySound proofing fouling prop shaft

  14. Pass119,246 miles (+1,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,246 miles
    Test number
    598797264216
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail117,801 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    295894383166
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass117,801 miles (+549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    959024683103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass117,252 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,252 miles
    Test number
    876748102289
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail117,251 miles (+3,859)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,251 miles
    Test number
    268419092148
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUNDERBODY SOUNDPROOFING INSECURE AND FOULING PROPSHAFT

  19. Pass113,392 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,392 miles
    Test number
    806007711316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,121 miles (+19,516)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    610207740272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    890747428236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,605 miles (+7,331)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    103655628257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRecomend wheel alignment check

  23. Pass81,274 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,274 miles
    Test number
    932590118020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,726 miles (+17,897)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    170992508443
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass62,829 miles (+10,469)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,829 miles
    Test number
    673002846374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  26. Pass52,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    52,360 miles
    Test number
    424806155353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T169 CBY

Does T169 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T169 CBY expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T169 CBY?
The MOT on T169 CBY expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T169 CBY done?
T169 CBY was recorded at 131,810 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
Has T169 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T169 CBY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T169 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 T169 CBY find?
T169 CBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; central front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 4 more.

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