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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T456 VBLMOT history

T456 VBL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
116,171 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 VBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T456 VBL was last recorded at 116,171 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,114 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
4,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,171 miles
  • 2024 – 110,467 miles
  • 2021 – 105,424 miles
  • 2020 – 99,306 miles
  • 2019 – 93,226 miles
  • 2018 – 88,900 miles
  • 2017 – 87,080 miles
  • 2016 – 71,718 miles
  • 2015 – 60,809 miles
  • 2014 – 52,111 miles
  • 2012 – 52,075 miles
  • 2009 – 49,344 miles
  • 2008 – 46,807 miles
  • 2007 – 43,801 miles
  • 2006 – 38,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,171 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,171 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,171 miles
    Test number
    254450269056
    • 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))

  2. Fail116,114 miles (+5,647)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,114 miles
    Test number
    321278110254
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,467 miles (+5,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    107021757802
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (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))

  4. Pass105,424 miles (+6,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,424 miles
    Test number
    106253154306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass99,306 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,306 miles
    Test number
    595401810070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,226 miles (+4,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,226 miles
    Test number
    425399430227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    159764569192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail88,900 miles (+1,820)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    392291035084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,080 miles (+15,362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,080 miles
    Test number
    210591239637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    369869690046
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

  11. Fail71,718 miles (+10,909)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    173489730758
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

  12. Pass60,809 miles (+8,698)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,809 miles
    Test number
    575023475156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDifferent front headlights
    • NotePower steering noisey

  13. Fail52,111 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,111 miles
    Test number
    336032474194
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  14. Pass52,111 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,111 miles
    Test number
    819032874165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,075 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    246795362017
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is cut but not showing cords

  16. Fail52,075 miles (+36)4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    508105662065
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is cut but not showing cords

  17. Fail52,039 miles (+2,695)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,039 miles
    Test number
    125232232040
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteRear pads low brake discs rusted all round

  18. Pass49,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,344 miles
    Test number
    122470799096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail49,344 miles (+2,537)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,344 miles
    Test number
    901519589054
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,807 miles
    Test number
    223091928464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,807 miles (+3,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,807 miles
    Test number
    561191928187
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass43,801 miles (+5,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    253602617273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass38,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    353629296142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,566 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    471609696132
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T456 VBL

Does T456 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T456 VBL expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T456 VBL?
The MOT on T456 VBL expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T456 VBL done?
T456 VBL was recorded at 116,171 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 4,105 miles a year.
Has T456 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 VBL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T456 VBL 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 T456 VBL find?
T456 VBL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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