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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T594 LYBMOT history

T594 LYB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 210,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
210,619 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T594 LYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T594 LYB was last recorded at 210,619 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 7,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,779 miles · 31 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
7,840 miles
Average per year
7,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 210,619 miles
  • 2021 – 202,779 miles
  • 2020 – 198,612 miles
  • 2019 – 191,725 miles
  • 2018 – 188,846 miles
  • 2017 – 182,311 miles
  • 2016 – 175,387 miles
  • 2015 – 168,530 miles
  • 2014 – 159,064 miles
  • 2013 – 150,073 miles
  • 2012 – 141,178 miles
  • 2011 – 132,960 miles
  • 2010 – 122,862 miles
  • 2009 – 113,747 miles
  • 2008 – 105,684 miles
  • 2007 – 100,251 miles
  • 2006 – 88,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,619 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges - advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill area corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Both nearside and offside arches corroded
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,619 miles (+7,840)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    210,619 miles
    Test number
    269918454815
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges - advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Both nearside and offside arches corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,779 miles (+4,167)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    202,779 miles
    Test number
    179210853701
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box cracked and hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass198,612 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    198,612 miles
    Test number
    939422396319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    191,725 miles
    Test number
    253512857334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail191,725 miles (+2,879)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,725 miles
    Test number
    952175789795
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass188,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    188,846 miles
    Test number
    391294385875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail188,844 miles (+6,533)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,844 miles
    Test number
    410791631622
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass182,311 miles (+6,924)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    182,311 miles
    Test number
    936728744518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass175,387 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    175,387 miles
    Test number
    524206624137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,530 miles (+9,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    168,530 miles
    Test number
    955991705257
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass159,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,064 miles
    Test number
    858722204224
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Fail159,064 miles (+8,991)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,064 miles
    Test number
    306662504202
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Pass150,073 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    150,073 miles
    Test number
    379295923232
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Fail150,071 miles (+8,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,071 miles
    Test number
    787274023215
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass141,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    141,178 miles
    Test number
    208068492403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,178 miles (+8,218)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,178 miles
    Test number
    697928992173
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass132,960 miles (+10,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,960 miles
    Test number
    466118421254
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass122,862 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    122,862 miles
    Test number
    960612730239
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail122,860 miles (+9,113)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,860 miles
    Test number
    351011530429
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass113,747 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    113,747 miles
    Test number
    611078019243
    • NoteRear tyres mishapen

  21. Fail113,732 miles (+8,048)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,732 miles
    Test number
    391859909425
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear subframe bushes worn.
    • NoteRear tyres mishapen

  22. Pass105,684 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    105,684 miles
    Test number
    784451928286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,251 miles (+12,172)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    500085037233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,079 miles
    Test number
    584582926290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,079 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,079 miles
    Test number
    374122126453
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Questions about T594 LYB

Does T594 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T594 LYB expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T594 LYB?
The MOT on T594 LYB expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T594 LYB done?
T594 LYB was recorded at 210,619 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 7,667 miles a year.
Has T594 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T594 LYB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T594 LYB 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 T594 LYB find?
T594 LYB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint boot; front brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement soon, and 8 more.

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