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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T239 BYYMOT history

T239 BYY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2026
Mileage
136,621 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T239 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T239 BYY was last recorded at 136,621 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,898 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
723 miles
Average per year
3,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,621 miles
  • 2024 – 135,898 miles
  • 2023 – 135,626 miles
  • 2022 – 135,463 miles
  • 2021 – 135,194 miles
  • 2020 – 132,672 miles
  • 2019 – 129,097 miles
  • 2018 – 125,430 miles
  • 2017 – 123,109 miles
  • 2015 – 121,275 miles
  • 2014 – 119,715 miles
  • 2013 – 114,859 miles
  • 2012 – 109,601 miles
  • 2011 – 105,277 miles
  • 2010 – 100,940 miles
  • 2009 – 94,569 miles
  • 2008 – 86,682 miles
  • 2007 – 82,481 miles
  • 2006 – 76,041 miles
  • 2005 – 70,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,621 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,621 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,621 miles
    Test number
    594042425566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,898 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,898 miles
    Test number
    530624739955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,626 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,626 miles
    Test number
    947508445897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,463 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,463 miles
    Test number
    264466806826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,194 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,194 miles
    Test number
    676274910655
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail135,190 miles (+2,518)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,190 miles
    Test number
    265100834418
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,672 miles (+3,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,672 miles
    Test number
    312093160131
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inners (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,097 miles
    Test number
    925658981399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail129,094 miles (+3,664)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,094 miles
    Test number
    344310426377
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass125,430 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    848860558549
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail125,430 miles (+2,321)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    325518672816
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass123,109 miles (+1,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,109 miles
    Test number
    495942054071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass121,275 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    622667792465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,715 miles (+4,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,715 miles
    Test number
    127275444376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass114,859 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,859 miles
    Test number
    499451353476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,601 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,601 miles
    Test number
    105753252301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,277 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,277 miles
    Test number
    867644251300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,940 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,940 miles
    Test number
    364150320390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,569 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,569 miles
    Test number
    444888219312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,535 miles (+7,853)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,535 miles
    Test number
    940321819328
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCondensation in off side headlamp

  21. Fail86,682 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    493078998212
    • Repaired at testOffside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass86,682 miles (+4,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    711048798298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass82,481 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,481 miles
    Test number
    610134127364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    943175726361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,041 miles (+5,619)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    661871426368
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass70,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    451173125359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T239 BYY

Does T239 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T239 BYY expired on 2 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T239 BYY?
The MOT on T239 BYY expired on 2 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T239 BYY done?
T239 BYY was recorded at 136,621 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 3,362 miles a year.
Has T239 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T239 BYY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T239 BYY 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 T239 BYY find?
T239 BYY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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