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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T426 YDCMOT history

T426 YDC is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 68,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
68,254 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T426 YDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T426 YDC was last recorded at 68,254 miles on 9 May 2026, 1,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,354 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,900 miles
Average per year
2,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,254 miles
  • 2025 – 66,354 miles
  • 2024 – 62,830 miles
  • 2016 – 61,848 miles
  • 2015 – 60,519 miles
  • 2014 – 57,495 miles
  • 2013 – 54,425 miles
  • 2012 – 47,566 miles
  • 2011 – 44,715 miles
  • 2010 – 39,542 miles
  • 2009 – 36,035 miles
  • 2008 – 29,028 miles
  • 2007 – 26,646 miles
  • 2006 – 20,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,254 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,254 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,254 miles
    Test number
    901440223661
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail68,254 miles (+1,900)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,254 miles
    Test number
    636995720111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass66,354 miles (+3,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    285440941430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass62,830 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,830 miles
    Test number
    561906695247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail62,829 miles (+981)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,829 miles
    Test number
    692690881665
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass61,848 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,848 miles
    Test number
    804665353011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Fail61,848 miles (+1,329)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,848 miles
    Test number
    936867707083
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass60,519 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    273054139789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail60,519 miles (+3,024)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    365885325496
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass57,495 miles (+3,070)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    348245904232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake pipes

  11. Pass54,425 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    406771953161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,566 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    836405832182
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail47,566 miles (+2,851)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    297265432444
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass44,715 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    748044741188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,710 miles (+5,168)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,710 miles
    Test number
    169910741112
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass39,542 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    130422180171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,035 miles (+7,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,035 miles
    Test number
    963351539172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass29,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,028 miles
    Test number
    221333238445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,028 miles (+2,382)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,028 miles
    Test number
    250453538492
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass26,646 miles (+5,908)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,646 miles
    Test number
    591613927065
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe rusty
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen
    • NoteSurface rust on exhaust

  21. Pass20,738 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,738 miles
    Test number
    604615036137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc rusty and poor
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe rusty
    • NoteRear discs rusty and poor
    • NoteSill covers fitted

Questions about T426 YDC

Does T426 YDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T426 YDC is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T426 YDC?
The MOT on T426 YDC is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T426 YDC done?
T426 YDC was recorded at 68,254 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 2,378 miles a year.
Has T426 YDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T426 YDC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T426 YDC 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 T426 YDC find?
T426 YDC passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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