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Purple and Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T211 CBYMOT history

T211 CBY is a purple and purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,230 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T211 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple and Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T211 CBY was last recorded at 119,230 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,745 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
485 miles
Average per year
2,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,230 miles
  • 2025 – 118,745 miles
  • 2024 – 116,280 miles
  • 2023 – 106,842 miles
  • 2022 – 102,850 miles
  • 2020 – 102,500 miles
  • 2019 – 98,820 miles
  • 2018 – 90,703 miles
  • 2017 – 83,615 miles
  • 2016 – 79,466 miles
  • 2012 – 79,440 miles
  • 2010 – 79,428 miles
  • 2009 – 77,276 miles
  • 2008 – 76,844 miles
  • 2007 – 76,594 miles
  • 2006 – 68,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,230 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,230 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,230 miles
    Test number
    336379274880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,745 miles (+2,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,745 miles
    Test number
    609814668035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass116,280 miles (+9,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,280 miles
    Test number
    587695011202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,842 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,842 miles
    Test number
    615082411727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,850 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,850 miles
    Test number
    547895330158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,500 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,500 miles
    Test number
    543568799835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,820 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,820 miles
    Test number
    105354440239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,703 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    234648492961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,615 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    271733668915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,466 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,466 miles
    Test number
    617857579850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,440 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,440 miles
    Test number
    199470482226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,428 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,428 miles
    Test number
    312717870426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,276 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    524109359200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,844 miles
    Test number
    693096068250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,844 miles (+250)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,844 miles
    Test number
    612711168281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass76,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    190601557004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,594 miles (+8,249)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    570791557097
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play os steering rack,slight damage pas pipes by rack
  18. Fail68,345 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    114182056095
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass68,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    190762056473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T211 CBY

Does T211 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T211 CBY is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T211 CBY?
The MOT on T211 CBY is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T211 CBY done?
T211 CBY was recorded at 119,230 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,488 miles a year.
Has T211 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T211 CBY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2008.
Has the mileage on T211 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 T211 CBY find?
T211 CBY passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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