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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T434 VYAMOT history

T434 VYA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 107,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
107,488 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T434 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T434 VYA was last recorded at 107,488 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,563 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,925 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,488 miles
  • 2025 – 101,563 miles
  • 2024 – 94,755 miles
  • 2023 – 88,669 miles
  • 2022 – 82,425 miles
  • 2021 – 75,374 miles
  • 2020 – 66,060 miles
  • 2019 – 59,601 miles
  • 2018 – 52,506 miles
  • 2017 – 46,565 miles
  • 2016 – 44,523 miles
  • 2015 – 41,211 miles
  • 2014 – 35,761 miles
  • 2013 – 30,557 miles
  • 2012 – 25,210 miles
  • 2011 – 21,659 miles
  • 2010 – 15,060 miles
  • 2009 – 12,945 miles
  • 2008 – 12,748 miles
  • 2007 – 12,291 miles
  • 2006 – 11,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,488 miles (+5,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    107,488 miles
    Test number
    417475235017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass101,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,563 miles
    Test number
    871965851550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail101,563 miles (+6,808)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,563 miles
    Test number
    829782812195
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,755 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,755 miles
    Test number
    682121553410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail94,752 miles (+6,083)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    239900392795
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass88,669 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    611431480495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail88,669 miles (+6,244)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    787395458053
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,425 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    950705727927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,374 miles
    Test number
    171599246598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail75,374 miles (+9,314)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,374 miles
    Test number
    191238251631
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    675245400807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,060 miles (+6,459)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    616296983361
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  13. Pass59,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,601 miles
    Test number
    635476857090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,601 miles (+7,095)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,601 miles
    Test number
    207349225332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass52,506 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,506 miles
    Test number
    663898487298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,565 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    610359077837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail46,565 miles (+2,042)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    385936599456
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (sidewall cracked through to ply) (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (ABS wheel sensor wire) (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass44,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    149720076910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail44,523 miles (+3,312)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    568919554839
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,211 miles
    Test number
    516955325135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail41,211 miles (+5,450)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,211 miles
    Test number
    649045325109
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass35,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    609635414112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail35,761 miles (+5,204)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    836915514101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,557 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,557 miles
    Test number
    239925013468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,210 miles
    Test number
    459260212126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,210 miles (+3,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,210 miles
    Test number
    549470112188
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass21,659 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,659 miles
    Test number
    477587501244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,060 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,060 miles
    Test number
    670850700249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass15,060 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,060 miles
    Test number
    804930100258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,945 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,945 miles
    Test number
    633280529141
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres starting to perrish

  31. Fail12,945 miles (+197)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,945 miles
    Test number
    873520829138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres starting to perrish

  32. Pass12,748 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,748 miles
    Test number
    200298828498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass12,291 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,291 miles
    Test number
    922791837152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass11,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,050 miles
    Test number
    194328826179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T434 VYA

Does T434 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T434 VYA is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on T434 VYA?
The MOT on T434 VYA is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T434 VYA done?
T434 VYA was recorded at 107,488 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has T434 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T434 VYA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T434 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 T434 VYA find?
T434 VYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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