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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T174 CBYMOT history

T174 CBY is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
131,068 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 CBY was last recorded at 131,068 miles on 2 May 2026, 1,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,657 miles · 17 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,411 miles
Average per year
3,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,068 miles
  • 2023 – 129,657 miles
  • 2022 – 127,457 miles
  • 2020 – 122,637 miles
  • 2019 – 121,701 miles
  • 2018 – 117,949 miles
  • 2017 – 113,574 miles
  • 2015 – 111,558 miles
  • 2014 – 102,895 miles
  • 2012 – 97,576 miles
  • 2011 – 91,021 miles
  • 2010 – 87,271 miles
  • 2008 – 79,736 miles
  • 2007 – 77,030 miles
  • 2006 – 67,024 miles
  • 2005 – 55,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,068 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,068 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,068 miles
    Test number
    102032634863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,657 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,657 miles
    Test number
    937144606619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,457 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,457 miles
    Test number
    770383475307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,637 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,637 miles
    Test number
    145513219636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,701 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,701 miles
    Test number
    127303919906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,949 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,949 miles
    Test number
    905687928950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,574 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,574 miles
    Test number
    400198894946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,558 miles (+8,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,558 miles
    Test number
    116386565089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass102,895 miles (+5,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    679590434021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass97,576 miles (+6,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,576 miles
    Test number
    106192422348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass91,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,021 miles
    Test number
    497000611480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,021 miles (+3,750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,021 miles
    Test number
    569000211385
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass87,271 miles (+7,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,271 miles
    Test number
    693378200381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass79,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,736 miles
    Test number
    252641018324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,736 miles (+2,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,736 miles
    Test number
    941229498273
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass77,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    534254287213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail77,030 miles (+36)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    573304787240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail76,994 miles (+9,970)2 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    230688667253
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousTyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvise front to rear metal brake pipes rusty
    • NoteAdvise offside front flexy brake hose cracking
    • NoteAdvise slight play offside bottom balljoint

  19. Pass67,024 miles (+11,450)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,024 miles
    Test number
    771155186102
    • NoteAdvise both front and offside rear tyres inner edges running low
    • NoteAdvise nearside handbrake reading slightly low

  20. Pass55,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    55,574 miles
    Test number
    123175885172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T174 CBY

Does T174 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T174 CBY is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T174 CBY?
The MOT on T174 CBY is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T174 CBY done?
T174 CBY was recorded at 131,068 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 3,625 miles a year.
Has T174 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 CBY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2011.
Has the mileage on T174 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 T174 CBY find?
T174 CBY passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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