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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T390 YABMOT history

T390 YAB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
128,996 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T390 YAB
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T390 YAB was last recorded at 128,996 miles on 20 May 2025, 1,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2021: 116,348 miles, lower than 157,932 miles on 6 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,045 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,951 miles
Average per year
3,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,996 miles
  • 2024 – 127,045 miles
  • 2022 – 120,033 miles
  • 2021 – 116,348 miles
  • 2020 – 157,932 miles
  • 2019 – 154,168 miles
  • 2018 – 144,812 miles
  • 2017 – 132,204 miles
  • 2016 – 122,928 miles
  • 2015 – 113,224 miles
  • 2013 – 107,682 miles
  • 2012 – 102,745 miles
  • 2011 – 97,548 miles
  • 2010 – 91,808 miles
  • 2009 – 85,946 miles
  • 2008 – 79,835 miles
  • 2007 – 73,180 miles
  • 2006 – 64,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,996 miles
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Both outer sills slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,996 miles (+1,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    115508525943
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing

  2. Pass127,045 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,045 miles
    Test number
    559580931542
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass120,033 miles (+3,685)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    739688711464
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,348 miles (-41,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,348 miles
    Test number
    975932699898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust

  5. Pass157,932 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,932 miles
    Test number
    993692315683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,168 miles (+9,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,168 miles
    Test number
    915772316793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,812 miles (+12,608)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,812 miles
    Test number
    351193217015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,204 miles (+9,276)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,204 miles
    Test number
    306060696813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded

  9. Pass122,928 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    864319813175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  10. Fail122,925 miles (+373)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,925 miles
    Test number
    983415194451
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  11. Fail122,552 miles (+9,328)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,552 miles
    Test number
    147513273740
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryJacking points slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight noise rear wheel bearing

  12. Pass113,224 miles (+5,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,224 miles
    Test number
    778389455136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass107,682 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,682 miles
    Test number
    596689653016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail107,600 miles (+4,855)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,600 miles
    Test number
    689311153005
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass102,745 miles (+5,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    102,745 miles
    Test number
    927871842088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass97,548 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    196591041077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail97,542 miles (+5,734)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,542 miles
    Test number
    708790141058
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass91,808 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    271231850056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,946 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    160034059031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,835 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    574917258068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,833 miles (+6,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    914736758077
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass73,180 miles (+8,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    820908147012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  23. Pass64,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    164375056049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T390 YAB

Does T390 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T390 YAB expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T390 YAB?
The MOT on T390 YAB expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T390 YAB done?
T390 YAB was recorded at 128,996 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 3,342 miles a year.
Has T390 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T390 YAB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on T390 YAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T390 YAB find?
T390 YAB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 2 advisories: passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; rear standard fitment seat belt missing.

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