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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T229 CCYMOT history

T229 CCY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2025
Mileage
182,031 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 CCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 CCY was last recorded at 182,031 miles on 22 Sept 2024, 1,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,239 miles · 9 Jan 2018
Between the last two tests
1,792 miles
Average per year
6,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,031 miles
  • 2018 – 180,239 miles
  • 2016 – 172,154 miles
  • 2015 – 158,597 miles
  • 2014 – 142,104 miles
  • 2013 – 125,548 miles
  • 2012 – 116,788 miles
  • 2011 – 109,669 miles
  • 2010 – 100,755 miles
  • 2009 – 87,551 miles
  • 2008 – 79,682 miles
  • 2007 – 72,186 miles
  • 2006 – 62,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,031 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,031 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    182,031 miles
    Test number
    985959128062
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,239 miles (+8,085)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    180,239 miles
    Test number
    770381750240
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked between tread
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear differential has a slight weep on oil

  3. Pass172,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    172,154 miles
    Test number
    500656321110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,154 miles (+13,557)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,154 miles
    Test number
    844109424709
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  5. Pass158,597 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    158,597 miles
    Test number
    919953805175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Fail158,308 miles (+16,204)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,308 miles
    Test number
    885319395085
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass142,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,104 miles
    Test number
    429010204114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail142,104 miles (+16,556)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,104 miles
    Test number
    535690704108
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass125,548 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,548 miles
    Test number
    169083093454
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail125,545 miles (+8,757)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,545 miles
    Test number
    577562883043
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass116,788 miles (+7,119)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    435477482073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust front pipe support bracket missing.
    • NoteN/S/F seatbelt retracts slowly

  12. Pass109,669 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    229214881014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeat applied to steering system but not considered excessive

  13. Fail109,668 miles (+8,913)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,668 miles
    Test number
    197334481037
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeat applied to steering system but not considered excessive

  14. Pass100,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,755 miles
    Test number
    554571680065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,753 miles (+13,202)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,753 miles
    Test number
    864921680017
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass87,551 miles (+7,869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,551 miles
    Test number
    572572969035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    412779968140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail79,682 miles (+7,496)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    414909968190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass72,186 miles (+9,453)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,186 miles
    Test number
    432162767107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,733 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    662358376185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,577 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,577 miles
    Test number
    260903476469
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T229 CCY

Does T229 CCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 CCY expired on 21 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 CCY?
The MOT on T229 CCY expired on 21 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 CCY done?
T229 CCY was recorded at 182,031 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2024, an average of 6,544 miles a year.
Has T229 CCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 CCY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T229 CCY 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 T229 CCY find?
T229 CCY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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