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BMW Alpina

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,300 cc

T228 YVOMOT history

T228 YVO is a blue petrol BMW Alpina first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
110,635 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 YVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 YVO was last recorded at 110,635 miles on 2 May 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,629 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,635 miles
  • 2016 – 110,554 miles
  • 2015 – 109,607 miles
  • 2014 – 106,555 miles
  • 2011 – 91,986 miles
  • 2010 – 79,192 miles
  • 2009 – 73,441 miles
  • 2008 – 65,437 miles
  • 2007 – 65,313 miles
  • 2006 – 62,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,635 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,635 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,635 miles
    Test number
    919293467019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail110,629 miles (+75)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,629 miles
    Test number
    977749636141
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,554 miles (+947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    850496476344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass109,607 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,607 miles
    Test number
    326631175105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Pass106,555 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,555 miles
    Test number
    719704534099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,536 miles (+14,550)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,536 miles
    Test number
    255783624073
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner edge cracking inner sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  7. Pass91,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    126297301355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,986 miles (+12,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    336277801322
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass79,192 miles (+5,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,192 miles
    Test number
    434122900449
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass73,441 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    102879139194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,437 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    682610048197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,313 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    142962627148
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass65,313 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    240772627498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,194 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    581029366217
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly worn on inside shoulder

  15. Pass62,194 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    834889766234
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly worn on inside shoulder

Questions about T228 YVO

Does T228 YVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T228 YVO expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T228 YVO?
The MOT on T228 YVO expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T228 YVO done?
T228 YVO was recorded at 110,635 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 2,605 miles a year.
Has T228 YVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 YVO has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T228 YVO 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 T228 YVO find?
T228 YVO passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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