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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T46 BYYMOT history

T46 BYY is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
75,004 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 BYY was last recorded at 75,004 miles on 29 May 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,981 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,004 miles
  • 2024 – 74,306 miles
  • 2023 – 73,490 miles
  • 2022 – 72,064 miles
  • 2021 – 70,900 miles
  • 2020 – 69,964 miles
  • 2019 – 68,046 miles
  • 2018 – 67,067 miles
  • 2017 – 64,660 miles
  • 2016 – 62,788 miles
  • 2014 – 59,457 miles
  • 2013 – 56,813 miles
  • 2012 – 53,531 miles
  • 2011 – 52,301 miles
  • 2010 – 47,252 miles
  • 2009 – 44,286 miles
  • 2008 – 41,166 miles
  • 2007 – 38,055 miles
  • 2006 – 33,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,004 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,004 miles
    Test number
    571620314560
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,981 miles (+675)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,981 miles
    Test number
    859733760691
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,306 miles (+816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    976422984153
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass73,490 miles (+1,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    165235039136
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass72,064 miles (+1,164)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,064 miles
    Test number
    572716656650
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,900 miles (+936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    333099244582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,964 miles (+1,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,964 miles
    Test number
    315271242544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    683607677675
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail68,046 miles (+979)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    918241760798
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,067 miles (+2,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,067 miles
    Test number
    191162130594
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass64,660 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    199828253245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass62,788 miles (+3,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,788 miles
    Test number
    376332496555
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn/lipped.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from around front of engine.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff.

  13. Pass59,457 miles (+2,644)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    299036234303
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear diff.

  14. Pass56,813 miles (+3,282)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    907566323313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass53,531 miles (+1,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    339244422306
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

  16. Pass52,301 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    378426621342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,186 miles (+4,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    627572641228
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  18. Pass47,252 miles (+866)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    630843560283
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded.

  19. Pass46,386 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,386 miles
    Test number
    623025740168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,286 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,286 miles
    Test number
    830861849159
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail44,286 miles (+3,120)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,286 miles
    Test number
    830229539117
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

  22. Pass41,166 miles (+3,111)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    353834438126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass38,055 miles (+4,503)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    261205937412
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

  24. Fail33,552 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,552 miles
    Test number
    511759536154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  25. Pass33,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,552 miles
    Test number
    620479336138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T46 BYY

Does T46 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T46 BYY expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T46 BYY?
The MOT on T46 BYY expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T46 BYY done?
T46 BYY was recorded at 75,004 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 2,178 miles a year.
Has T46 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 BYY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T46 BYY 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 T46 BYY find?
T46 BYY passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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