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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T456 VFBMOT history

T456 VFB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2025
Mileage
109,151 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 VFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2025
Latest MOT test
8 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T456 VFB was last recorded at 109,151 miles on 8 May 2024, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,852 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,299 miles
Average per year
2,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,151 miles
  • 2023 – 105,852 miles
  • 2018 – 99,583 miles
  • 2017 – 93,293 miles
  • 2016 – 92,130 miles
  • 2015 – 89,093 miles
  • 2014 – 86,520 miles
  • 2013 – 83,942 miles
  • 2012 – 81,151 miles
  • 2011 – 77,691 miles
  • 2010 – 75,131 miles
  • 2009 – 70,041 miles
  • 2008 – 62,350 miles
  • 2007 – 58,618 miles
  • 2006 – 56,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,151 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along chassis
  • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle Has Slight Corrosion All Over
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,151 miles (+3,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    638047279116
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along chassis
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle Has Slight Corrosion All Over
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,852 miles (+6,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,852 miles
    Test number
    883157056379
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight corrosion all over
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,583 miles (+6,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,583 miles
    Test number
    503510743059
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor/inner sill corroded

  4. Pass93,293 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    536752796264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  5. Pass92,130 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,130 miles
    Test number
    996369206684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,124 miles (+3,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,124 miles
    Test number
    735482282263
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  7. Pass89,093 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,093 miles
    Test number
    546975905152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,520 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,520 miles
    Test number
    866960604191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass83,942 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    629712703113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear subframe, rear hubs, rear anti roll bar, fuel tank straps, nsr jacking point, rear wheel arches, front inner arches/chassis legs

  10. Fail83,940 miles (+2,789)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    416993893080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear subframe, rear hubs, rear anti roll bar, fuel tank straps, nsr jacking point, rear wheel arches, front inner arches/chassis legs

  11. Pass81,151 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,151 miles
    Test number
    586233992003
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail81,151 miles (+3,460)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,151 miles
    Test number
    868673492050
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass77,691 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    448652781001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear subframe corroded

  14. Fail77,691 miles (+2,560)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    786691081004
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear subframe corroded

  15. Fail75,131 miles2 repaired10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    212446690033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAll fuel tank straps becoming rusty
    • NotePower steering pipes becoming rusty
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

  16. Pass75,131 miles (+5,090)10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    773426590034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAll fuel tank straps becoming rusty
    • NotePower steering pipes becoming rusty
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

  17. Pass70,041 miles (+7,691)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,041 miles
    Test number
    863976789038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on
    • NoteBoth front tyres very close to body on lock-to-lock check

  18. Pass62,350 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,350 miles
    Test number
    892702298047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,345 miles (+3,727)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,345 miles
    Test number
    174439988074
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass58,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    770045987072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,618 miles (+2,285)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    963470087059
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to assess metal brake pipes due to grease

  22. Pass56,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,333 miles
    Test number
    661000576087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T456 VFB

Does T456 VFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T456 VFB expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T456 VFB?
The MOT on T456 VFB expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T456 VFB done?
T456 VFB was recorded at 109,151 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2024, an average of 2,908 miles a year.
Has T456 VFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 VFB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T456 VFB 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 VFB find?
T456 VFB passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 5 advisories: central fuel pipe/s corroded along chassis; central power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack; central rear axle has slight corrosion all over, and 2 more.

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