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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T641 BVYMOT history

T641 BVY is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
147,561 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T641 BVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T641 BVY was last recorded at 147,561 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,541 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,561 miles
  • 2023 – 147,406 miles
  • 2021 – 147,295 miles
  • 2012 – 146,597 miles
  • 2011 – 142,986 miles
  • 2010 – 137,187 miles
  • 2009 – 128,677 miles
  • 2008 – 120,523 miles
  • 2007 – 110,423 miles
  • 2006 – 101,291 miles
  • 2005 – 87,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,561 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Sills obscured by covers

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,561 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,561 miles
    Test number
    454328505239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail147,561 miles (+20)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,561 miles
    Test number
    619223251836
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail147,541 miles (+135)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,541 miles
    Test number
    153236451976
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexible hose not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery lead loose and overheating likely to cause a fire (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal type product (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal type product (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass147,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,406 miles
    Test number
    325369799478
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills obscured by covers
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed
  5. Fail147,406 miles (+111)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,406 miles
    Test number
    676141820843
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills obscured by covers
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed
  6. Pass147,295 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,295 miles
    Test number
    682757687543
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills obscured by covers
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
  7. Fail147,292 miles (+695)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,292 miles
    Test number
    647209965305
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills obscured by covers
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
  8. Pass146,597 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    146,597 miles
    Test number
    889022062324
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteExhaust middle box rubbers broken
  9. Fail146,597 miles (+3,611)9 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,597 miles
    Test number
    495663752410
    • DangerousFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • DangerousNearside 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)
    • DangerousNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML/ AIR BAG AND LOW SCREEN WASH WARNING LIGHT ON
    • NoteExhaust middle box rubbers broken
  10. Pass142,986 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    142,986 miles
    Test number
    198641641358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake imbalance: 20%
  11. Fail142,983 miles (+5,796)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,983 miles
    Test number
    499780341412
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake imbalance: 20%
  12. Pass137,187 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    137,187 miles
    Test number
    791109440362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteExhaust mount missing
  13. Fail137,186 miles (+8,509)4 failures10 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,186 miles
    Test number
    892177240323
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad low warning light on
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteExhaust mount missing
    • NoteTracktion control light on
  14. Pass128,677 miles (+8,154)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    128,677 miles
    Test number
    633942249310
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front a/roll bar link upper ball joint covers split
    • NoteEngine management light on
  15. Pass120,523 miles (+10,100)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    120,523 miles
    Test number
    854075348303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
  16. Pass110,423 miles (+9,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    412724247432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass101,291 miles (+13,548)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    101,291 miles
    Test number
    901552056308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    431399035300
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded

Questions about T641 BVY

Does T641 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T641 BVY expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T641 BVY?
The MOT on T641 BVY expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T641 BVY done?
T641 BVY was recorded at 147,561 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,013 miles a year.
Has T641 BVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T641 BVY has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T641 BVY 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 T641 BVY find?
T641 BVY passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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