BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T178 UYAMOT history
T178 UYA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 101,508 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,944 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T178 UYA
- 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
- 8 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T178 UYA was last recorded at 101,508 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,507 miles · 16 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,944 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,508 miles
- 2025 – 100,687 miles
- 2023 – 98,477 miles
- 2022 – 96,563 miles
- 2021 – 94,321 miles
- 2020 – 92,382 miles
- 2019 – 90,872 miles
- 2018 – 88,901 miles
- 2017 – 86,302 miles
- 2016 – 84,124 miles
- 2015 – 81,720 miles
- 2014 – 79,080 miles
- 2013 – 76,823 miles
- 2012 – 74,451 miles
- 2011 – 71,797 miles
- 2010 – 69,703 miles
- 2008 – 58,737 miles
- 2007 – 53,726 miles
- 2006 – 41,789 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,508 miles
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,508 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 101,508 miles
- Test number
- 294900032317
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail101,507 miles (+820)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,507 miles
- Test number
- 251094881161
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,687 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 100,687 miles
- Test number
- 545072300893
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail100,687 miles (+8)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,687 miles
- Test number
- 231567572556
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail100,679 miles (+2,202)10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,679 miles
- Test number
- 624752452858
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass98,477 miles (+1,914)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 98,477 miles
- Test number
- 552128556809
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,563 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 96,563 miles
- Test number
- 250481303217
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail96,563 miles (+2,242)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,563 miles
- Test number
- 275098851904
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass94,321 miles (+1,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,321 miles
- Test number
- 559974413380
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 92,382 miles
- Test number
- 312422113902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,382 miles (+1,510)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,382 miles
- Test number
- 614942516389
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass90,872 miles (+1,971)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,872 miles
- Test number
- 254677571004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,901 miles (+2,599)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 88,901 miles
- Test number
- 890383425949
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass86,302 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 86,302 miles
- Test number
- 242165480949
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass84,124 miles (+2,404)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 84,124 miles
- Test number
- 321184874406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,720 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 81,720 miles
- Test number
- 161737618480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail81,720 miles (+2,640)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,720 miles
- Test number
- 552254382404
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,080 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 79,080 miles
- Test number
- 505252464247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,080 miles (+2,257)8 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,080 miles
- Test number
- 477310064219
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s rear tyre out of shape
Pass76,823 miles (+2,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 76,823 miles
- Test number
- 469204573248
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,451 miles (+2,654)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 74,451 miles
- Test number
- 556177872291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,797 miles (+2,094)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 71,797 miles
- Test number
- 878527871292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,703 miles (+4,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 69,703 miles
- Test number
- 724305030347
- 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)
Pass65,047 miles (+6,310)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 65,047 miles
- Test number
- 990510420031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 58,737 miles
- Test number
- 320987748343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,737 miles (+5,011)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,737 miles
- Test number
- 481884548497
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass53,726 miles (+5,514)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 53,726 miles
- Test number
- 241078557304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,212 miles (+6,423)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 48,212 miles
- Test number
- 681049207096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 41,789 miles
- Test number
- 323016506084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T178 UYA
- Does T178 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 UYA is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T178 UYA?
- The MOT on T178 UYA is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T178 UYA done?
- T178 UYA was recorded at 101,508 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,944 miles a year.
- Has T178 UYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T178 UYA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T178 UYA 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 T178 UYA find?
- T178 UYA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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