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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T326 BYYMOT history

T326 BYY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2023
Mileage
116,813 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T326 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T326 BYY was last recorded at 116,813 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 3,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,203 miles · 7 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,610 miles
Average per year
3,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,813 miles
  • 2021 – 113,203 miles
  • 2020 – 113,019 miles
  • 2019 – 111,809 miles
  • 2018 – 110,926 miles
  • 2017 – 109,955 miles
  • 2016 – 108,595 miles
  • 2015 – 107,990 miles
  • 2014 – 106,594 miles
  • 2013 – 105,049 miles
  • 2012 – 99,167 miles
  • 2011 – 95,043 miles
  • 2010 – 91,015 miles
  • 2009 – 86,508 miles
  • 2008 – 78,012 miles
  • 2007 – 71,075 miles
  • 2006 – 62,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,813 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking Brake Effort Low

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Under trays & sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,813 miles (+3,610)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,813 miles
    Test number
    555155738992
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Effort Low

  2. Pass113,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,203 miles
    Test number
    541227652192
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail113,203 miles (+184)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,203 miles
    Test number
    789318996172
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass113,019 miles (+1,210)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,019 miles
    Test number
    141291246590
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside hub carriers corroded front
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted

  5. Pass111,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,809 miles
    Test number
    674672077716
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted

  6. Fail111,809 miles (+883)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,809 miles
    Test number
    277658831227
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted

  7. Pass110,926 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    196857380942
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

  8. Fail110,926 miles (+971)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    768897625730
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

  9. Pass109,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,955 miles
    Test number
    604039039598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,955 miles (+1,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,955 miles
    Test number
    414041438829
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass108,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,595 miles
    Test number
    724794888535
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail108,595 miles (+605)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,595 miles
    Test number
    828125543691
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass107,990 miles (+1,396)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,990 miles
    Test number
    237434625282
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass106,594 miles (+1,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,594 miles
    Test number
    358135224436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass105,049 miles (+5,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    877185123297
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass99,167 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,167 miles
    Test number
    485482202214
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass95,043 miles (+4,028)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,043 miles
    Test number
    807451401297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass91,015 miles (+4,507)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,015 miles
    Test number
    452987000203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass86,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    481079989148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,508 miles (+8,496)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    393018689159
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass78,012 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,012 miles
    Test number
    301299098104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,075 miles (+8,288)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    150195807211
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass62,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    391332406296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T326 BYY

Does T326 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T326 BYY expired on 4 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T326 BYY?
The MOT on T326 BYY expired on 4 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T326 BYY done?
T326 BYY was recorded at 116,813 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 3,350 miles a year.
Has T326 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T326 BYY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T326 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 T326 BYY find?
T326 BYY passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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