BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T172 DLYMOT history
T172 DLY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 121,665 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T172 DLY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T172 DLY was last recorded at 121,665 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 1,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 119,937 miles · 27 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,728 miles
- Average per year
- 3,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 121,665 miles
- 2022 – 119,937 miles
- 2019 – 119,855 miles
- 2016 – 119,606 miles
- 2014 – 117,766 miles
- 2013 – 115,877 miles
- 2012 – 109,683 miles
- 2011 – 108,028 miles
- 2010 – 99,929 miles
- 2009 – 90,574 miles
- 2008 – 80,361 miles
- 2007 – 71,082 miles
- 2006 – 60,542 miles
- 2005 – 49,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,665 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened coilovers fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,665 miles (+1,728)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 121,665 miles
- Test number
- 138898257089
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened coilovers fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass119,937 miles (+82)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 119,937 miles
- Test number
- 124079337752
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass119,855 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,855 miles
- Test number
- 287817579398
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated All Tyres (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail119,855 miles (+249)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,855 miles
- Test number
- 791062554306
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc corroded
Pass119,606 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 119,606 miles
- Test number
- 360410602914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,606 miles (+1,840)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,606 miles
- Test number
- 572129189509
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass117,766 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 117,766 miles
- Test number
- 279418974438
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail117,766 miles (+1,889)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,766 miles
- Test number
- 929158874122
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass115,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 115,877 miles
- Test number
- 956159143146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,877 miles (+28)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,877 miles
- Test number
- 995249143138
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail115,849 miles (+12)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,849 miles
- Test number
- 459411743105
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail115,837 miles (+6,154)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,837 miles
- Test number
- 125849923159
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass109,683 miles (+1,655)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 109,683 miles
- Test number
- 257971652466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,028 miles (+8,099)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 108,028 miles
- Test number
- 499910181277
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,929 miles (+9,355)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 99,929 miles
- Test number
- 701359370256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail90,574 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,574 miles
- Test number
- 432830459284
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass90,574 miles (+10,213)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 90,574 miles
- Test number
- 954750959278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,361 miles (+90)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 80,361 miles
- Test number
- 370674758483
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,271 miles (+9,189)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,271 miles
- Test number
- 660660658254
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,082 miles (+10,540)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 71,082 miles
- Test number
- 314127237464
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 60,542 miles
- Test number
- 200766826209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,542 miles (+10,986)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,542 miles
- Test number
- 210356826298
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass49,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 49,556 miles
- Test number
- 112510105222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T172 DLY
- Does T172 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T172 DLY expired on 18 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T172 DLY?
- The MOT on T172 DLY expired on 18 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T172 DLY done?
- T172 DLY was recorded at 121,665 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 3,778 miles a year.
- Has T172 DLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T172 DLY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on T172 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 T172 DLY find?
- T172 DLY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front suspension component modified but not seriously weakened coilovers fitted; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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