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Toyota Avensis

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T249 BNVMOT history

T249 BNV is a black petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 240,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
240,043 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T249 BNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T249 BNV was last recorded at 240,043 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 1,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,010 miles · 5 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,033 miles
Average per year
4,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 240,043 miles
  • 2023 – 239,010 miles
  • 2022 – 237,865 miles
  • 2021 – 236,462 miles
  • 2020 – 235,315 miles
  • 2019 – 234,041 miles
  • 2018 – 232,215 miles
  • 2017 – 230,817 miles
  • 2016 – 229,291 miles
  • 2015 – 227,471 miles
  • 2014 – 225,274 miles
  • 2013 – 223,193 miles
  • 2012 – 221,269 miles
  • 2011 – 218,905 miles
  • 2010 – 216,548 miles
  • 2009 – 212,479 miles
  • 2008 – 198,526 miles
  • 2007 – 179,533 miles
  • 2006 – 160,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,043 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S , N/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s,o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,043 miles (+1,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    240,043 miles
    Test number
    238530807374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S , N/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass239,010 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    239,010 miles
    Test number
    799582541477
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail239,010 miles (+1,145)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,010 miles
    Test number
    871524463488
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass237,865 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    237,865 miles
    Test number
    226926668757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass236,462 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    236,462 miles
    Test number
    229103251168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s,o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail236,461 miles (+1,146)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,461 miles
    Test number
    129856889756
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s,o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass235,315 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    235,315 miles
    Test number
    255918381286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R parking brake reading just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail235,313 miles (+1,272)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,313 miles
    Test number
    504231877357
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s,o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s,o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R parking brake reading just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass234,041 miles (+1,826)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    234,041 miles
    Test number
    654623067072
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass232,215 miles (+1,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    232,215 miles
    Test number
    763227336447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box leak

  11. Pass230,817 miles (+1,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    230,817 miles
    Test number
    142477319282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass229,291 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    229,291 miles
    Test number
    641966023704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s,o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Fail229,291 miles (+1,820)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,291 miles
    Test number
    856645125723
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s, o/s (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s,o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass227,471 miles (+2,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    227,471 miles
    Test number
    136967215248
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass225,274 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    225,274 miles
    Test number
    158722014240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail225,274 miles (+2,081)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,274 miles
    Test number
    109752414285
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass223,193 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    223,193 miles
    Test number
    399061113290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass221,269 miles (+2,364)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    221,269 miles
    Test number
    346954012462
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail218,905 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,905 miles
    Test number
    489931011228
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAdvised s and g check
    • NoteRear bumper is damaged

  20. Pass218,905 miles (+2,357)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    218,905 miles
    Test number
    879871311290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAdvised s and g check
    • NoteRear bumper is damaged

  21. Pass216,548 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    216,548 miles
    Test number
    632459710272
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is cracking 195/60/15VR 0290506
    • NoteOffside front tyre is cracking 195/60/15HR 02 0367
    • NoteRear bumper is damaged

  22. Fail216,548 miles (+4,069)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,548 miles
    Test number
    862319810286
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is cracking 195/60/15VR 0290506
    • NoteOffside front tyre is cracking 195/60/15HR 02 0367
    • NoteRear bumper is damaged

  23. Pass212,479 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    212,479 miles
    Test number
    100962629214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise play in rack mounting rubbers

  24. Fail212,479 miles (+13,953)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,479 miles
    Test number
    642130329244
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise play in rack mounting rubbers

  25. Pass198,526 miles (+18,993)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    198,526 miles
    Test number
    640953428159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail179,533 miles5 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,533 miles
    Test number
    293393827444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePossible valve core inside off side rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play off side front steering rack

  27. Pass179,533 miles (+19,342)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    179,533 miles
    Test number
    613203327106
    • NotePossible valve core inside off side rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play off side front steering rack

  28. Pass160,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    160,191 miles
    Test number
    593198816125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T249 BNV

Does T249 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T249 BNV expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T249 BNV?
The MOT on T249 BNV expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T249 BNV done?
T249 BNV was recorded at 240,043 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 4,369 miles a year.
Has T249 BNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T249 BNV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T249 BNV 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 T249 BNV find?
T249 BNV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s , n/s corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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