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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T185 CBYMOT history

T185 CBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
54,165 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 CBY was last recorded at 54,165 miles on 30 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2026: 54,165 miles, lower than 55,512 miles on 12 May 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,512 miles · 12 May 2025
Average per year
1,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,165 miles
  • 2025 – 55,512 miles
  • 2024 – 49,648 miles
  • 2023 – 48,250 miles
  • 2022 – 46,516 miles
  • 2021 – 44,487 miles
  • 2019 – 44,247 miles
  • 2018 – 41,991 miles
  • 2016 – 41,973 miles
  • 2015 – 41,958 miles
  • 2014 – 41,817 miles
  • 2013 – 41,431 miles
  • 2012 – 39,726 miles
  • 2011 – 38,552 miles
  • 2010 – 35,271 miles
  • 2009 – 32,792 miles
  • 2008 – 31,641 miles
  • 2007 – 30,631 miles
  • 2006 – 28,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,165 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,165 miles (-1,347)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,165 miles
    Test number
    832966230687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass55,512 miles (+5,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    726919851905
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage low pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass49,648 miles (+1,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    770547141587
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,250 miles
    Test number
    397048305157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,250 miles (+1,734)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,250 miles
    Test number
    981344202607
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,516 miles (+2,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    46,516 miles
    Test number
    420647892729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,487 miles
    Test number
    503663186837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail44,487 miles (+240)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,487 miles
    Test number
    900861377658
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,247 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    105640862404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,991 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,991 miles
    Test number
    414942205746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,973 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,973 miles
    Test number
    955694742498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,958 miles (+141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,958 miles
    Test number
    448697795034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass41,817 miles (+386)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,817 miles
    Test number
    126107594465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pipes getting rusty.

  14. Pass41,431 miles (+1,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,431 miles
    Test number
    155003493493
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWiper blades noisy on screen

  15. Pass39,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    996951982046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,726 miles (+1,174)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    345180782075
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,552 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,552 miles
    Test number
    766405591009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    340298090054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,271 miles (+2,479)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    593627690038
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass32,792 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    670551599021
    • NoteFront tyre treads on 1.5-2mm at edges
    • NoteRear number plate stained

  21. Fail32,792 miles (+1,151)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    474301499041
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyre treads on 1.5-2mm at edges
    • NoteRear number plate stained

  22. Pass31,641 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,641 miles
    Test number
    940016888073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,631 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,631 miles
    Test number
    122361187003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,151 miles
    Test number
    992276486056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 CBY

Does T185 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 CBY is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T185 CBY?
The MOT on T185 CBY is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T185 CBY done?
T185 CBY was recorded at 54,165 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,295 miles a year.
Has T185 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 CBY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T185 CBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T185 CBY find?
T185 CBY passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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