BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T172 CBYMOT history
T172 CBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 72,665 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,421 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T172 CBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T172 CBY was last recorded at 72,665 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Apr 2013: 43,869 miles, lower than 45,868 miles on 23 Apr 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,663 miles · 22 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,421 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 72,665 miles
- 2021 – 72,620 miles
- 2020 – 71,084 miles
- 2019 – 69,623 miles
- 2018 – 66,279 miles
- 2017 – 62,652 miles
- 2016 – 59,598 miles
- 2015 – 57,491 miles
- 2014 – 53,137 miles
- 2013 – 43,869 miles
- 2012 – 41,211 miles
- 2011 – 37,017 miles
- 2010 – 34,939 miles
- 2009 – 32,972 miles
- 2008 – 31,498 miles
- 2007 – 29,191 miles
- 2006 – 27,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,665 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,665 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 72,665 miles
- Test number
- 302591556640
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail72,663 miles (+43)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,663 miles
- Test number
- 323585044075
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,620 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 72,620 miles
- Test number
- 852893346277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,596 miles (+28)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,596 miles
- Test number
- 396588761443
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail72,568 miles (+1,484)8 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,568 miles
- Test number
- 226449279689
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlight fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAge related surface corrosion to underside components
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Fog lamps missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass71,084 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 71,084 miles
- Test number
- 861348108063
- 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))
Pass69,623 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,623 miles
- Test number
- 348578999008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Fail69,623 miles (+3,344)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,623 miles
- Test number
- 775717541954
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,279 miles (+3,627)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 66,279 miles
- Test number
- 748609848929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,652 miles (+3,054)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 62,652 miles
- Test number
- 714969764658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,598 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 59,598 miles
- Test number
- 453115897157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass57,491 miles (+4,354)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 57,491 miles
- Test number
- 288837495011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,137 miles (+9,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 53,137 miles
- Test number
- 218879894024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,869 miles (-1,999)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 43,869 miles
- Test number
- 185354613114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,868 miles (+4,657)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,868 miles
- Test number
- 515673613188
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass41,211 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 41,211 miles
- Test number
- 225347712478
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail41,203 miles (+4,186)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,203 miles
- Test number
- 866027312122
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,017 miles (+2,078)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 37,017 miles
- Test number
- 258918811182
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass34,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 34,939 miles
- Test number
- 741315530076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,939 miles (+1,967)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,939 miles
- Test number
- 492822930058
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass32,972 miles (+1,474)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 32,972 miles
- Test number
- 944126639066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,498 miles (+2,307)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 31,498 miles
- Test number
- 753335838089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,191 miles (+1,229)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 29,191 miles
- Test number
- 282846237033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,962 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 27,962 miles
- Test number
- 303609136065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,961 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,961 miles
- Test number
- 653388036095
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Questions about T172 CBY
- Does T172 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T172 CBY expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T172 CBY?
- The MOT on T172 CBY expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T172 CBY done?
- T172 CBY was recorded at 72,665 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 2,421 miles a year.
- Has T172 CBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T172 CBY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T172 CBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T172 CBY find?
- T172 CBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 7 advisories: central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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