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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T231 YABMOT history

T231 YAB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
57,064 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 YAB was last recorded at 57,064 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 8,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,524 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,540 miles
Average per year
1,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,064 miles
  • 2025 – 48,524 miles
  • 2024 – 45,293 miles
  • 2015 – 44,661 miles
  • 2014 – 43,048 miles
  • 2013 – 41,960 miles
  • 2012 – 40,908 miles
  • 2011 – 40,178 miles
  • 2010 – 38,828 miles
  • 2009 – 37,341 miles
  • 2008 – 34,300 miles
  • 2007 – 31,488 miles
  • 2006 – 27,217 miles
  • 2005 – 24,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,064 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    173099595927
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail57,064 miles (+8,540)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    333313586287
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass48,524 miles (+3,231)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    48,524 miles
    Test number
    527095156701
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,293 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    908241128003
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail45,293 miles (+632)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    729412857012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,661 miles (+1,613)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,661 miles
    Test number
    668614695182
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres have sidewalls cracking

  7. Pass43,048 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    779610094173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre sidewalls splitting

  8. Fail43,048 miles (+1,088)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    889790194171
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre sidewalls splitting

  9. Pass41,960 miles (+1,052)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,960 miles
    Test number
    455803093133
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

  10. Pass40,908 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    546299392155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres split but not to cords

  11. Fail40,908 miles (+730)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    959939092133
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres split but not to cords

  12. Pass40,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    319289581181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,174 miles (+1,346)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,174 miles
    Test number
    628529881120
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass38,828 miles (+1,487)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    292965190155
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass37,341 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,341 miles
    Test number
    144901099126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail37,331 miles (+3,031)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    270619889118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass34,300 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,300 miles
    Test number
    623119498184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,488 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,488 miles
    Test number
    272987897454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,217 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    550730706281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    24,636 miles
    Test number
    642415185189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,636 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,636 miles
    Test number
    164245985183
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T231 YAB

Does T231 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 YAB is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T231 YAB?
The MOT on T231 YAB is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T231 YAB done?
T231 YAB was recorded at 57,064 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,544 miles a year.
Has T231 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 YAB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T231 YAB 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 T231 YAB find?
T231 YAB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all.

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