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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T428 VYAMOT history

T428 VYA is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2021
Mileage
184,929 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T428 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T428 VYA was last recorded at 184,929 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 5,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,191 miles · 5 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
5,738 miles
Average per year
8,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 184,929 miles
  • 2020 – 179,191 miles
  • 2019 – 172,967 miles
  • 2018 – 164,792 miles
  • 2017 – 157,902 miles
  • 2016 – 151,881 miles
  • 2015 – 139,878 miles
  • 2014 – 126,046 miles
  • 2013 – 118,086 miles
  • 2012 – 111,638 miles
  • 2011 – 104,379 miles
  • 2010 – 98,557 miles
  • 2009 – 92,369 miles
  • 2008 – 84,875 miles
  • 2007 – 75,302 miles
  • 2006 – 60,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail184,929 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • Advisory02 sensor damaged.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexy pearished.
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail184,929 miles (+5,738)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,929 miles
    Test number
    354270294910
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Advisory02 sensor damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexy pearished.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass179,191 miles (+6,224)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    179,191 miles
    Test number
    749457823533
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper finishing trim missing
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and offside inner anti roll bar bar (D) bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass172,967 miles (+8,175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,967 miles
    Test number
    646388009653
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch rusting

  4. Pass164,792 miles (+6,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,792 miles
    Test number
    517022136973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass157,902 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,902 miles
    Test number
    391218571487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Fail157,744 miles (+5,863)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,744 miles
    Test number
    307615676221
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  7. Pass151,881 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    151,881 miles
    Test number
    783267913163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar inner D bushes

  8. Fail151,881 miles (+12,003)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,881 miles
    Test number
    445954422764
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar inner D bushes

  9. Pass139,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    139,878 miles
    Test number
    515926365138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,878 miles (+13,832)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,878 miles
    Test number
    999676665168
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted

  11. Pass126,046 miles (+7,960)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    819918264150
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass118,086 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,086 miles
    Test number
    345042083151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail118,067 miles (+6,429)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,067 miles
    Test number
    396849373145
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass111,638 miles (+7,259)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,638 miles
    Test number
    115001472175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,379 miles
    Test number
    849600181179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail104,379 miles (+5,822)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,379 miles
    Test number
    407559971135
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass98,557 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,557 miles
    Test number
    340571680187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,369 miles (+7,494)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,369 miles
    Test number
    762375579195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,875 miles (+9,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,875 miles
    Test number
    663753088154
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm

  20. Pass75,302 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,302 miles
    Test number
    532995387184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,255 miles (+15,048)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,255 miles
    Test number
    344020187195
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass60,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,207 miles
    Test number
    724160376196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T428 VYA

Does T428 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T428 VYA expired on 24 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T428 VYA?
The MOT on T428 VYA expired on 24 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T428 VYA done?
T428 VYA was recorded at 184,929 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 8,073 miles a year.
Has T428 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T428 VYA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T428 VYA 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 T428 VYA find?
T428 VYA failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 11 more.

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