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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T48 BYYMOT history

T48 BYY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
132,844 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 BYY was last recorded at 132,844 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 3,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,037 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,807 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,844 miles
  • 2023 – 129,037 miles
  • 2022 – 123,185 miles
  • 2021 – 122,501 miles
  • 2020 – 120,832 miles
  • 2018 – 115,421 miles
  • 2017 – 109,171 miles
  • 2015 – 107,659 miles
  • 2014 – 106,026 miles
  • 2013 – 103,794 miles
  • 2012 – 100,248 miles
  • 2011 – 96,958 miles
  • 2010 – 91,883 miles
  • 2009 – 85,468 miles
  • 2008 – 74,710 miles
  • 2006 – 71,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,844 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and slightly damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,844 miles (+3,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,844 miles
    Test number
    343164386411
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass129,037 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,037 miles
    Test number
    716461953851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,185 miles (+684)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,185 miles
    Test number
    725208051879
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront driver door card loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass122,501 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,501 miles
    Test number
    212259048409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail122,456 miles (+1,624)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,456 miles
    Test number
    478510787562
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass120,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,832 miles
    Test number
    388428385151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.

  7. Fail120,832 miles (+5,411)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,832 miles
    Test number
    917999856799
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,421 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,421 miles
    Test number
    907590086530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,912 miles (+1,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,912 miles
    Test number
    885953330877
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and damaged. front wiper blade slightly worn.

  10. Pass109,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    151055835793
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split.

  11. Fail109,171 miles (+1,512)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    778207033157
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split.

  12. Pass107,659 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    257316152208
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly damaged.

  13. Fail107,655 miles (+1,629)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    476663809748
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly damaged.

  14. Pass106,026 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,026 miles
    Test number
    647704194222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail105,647 miles (+1,853)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,647 miles
    Test number
    506052884222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,794 miles (+5)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,794 miles
    Test number
    767395273267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBonnet struts defective
    • NoteCenter stop light inoperative

  17. Fail103,789 miles (+3,541)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,789 miles
    Test number
    347244753463
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBonnet struts defective
    • NoteCenter stop light inoperative

  18. Pass100,248 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    317994672068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail100,248 miles (+3,290)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    568084972063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass96,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,958 miles
    Test number
    149558171018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,958 miles (+5,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,958 miles
    Test number
    358128771035
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail91,883 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,883 miles
    Test number
    173981980022
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass91,883 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,883 miles
    Test number
    652921580024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,468 miles (+10,758)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,468 miles
    Test number
    163310999043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,710 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    103812498033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Fail74,710 miles (+3,645)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    723862498078
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass71,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    71,065 miles
    Test number
    572226286215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,065 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,065 miles
    Test number
    311906286228
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T48 BYY

Does T48 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T48 BYY expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T48 BYY?
The MOT on T48 BYY expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T48 BYY done?
T48 BYY was recorded at 132,844 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has T48 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 BYY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T48 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 T48 BYY find?
T48 BYY passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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