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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T679 AALMOT history

T679 AAL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 244,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2022
Mileage
244,095 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T679 AAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T679 AAL was last recorded at 244,095 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 13,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,703 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
13,392 miles
Average per year
12,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 244,095 miles
  • 2021 – 230,703 miles
  • 2020 – 207,319 miles
  • 2019 – 182,872 miles
  • 2018 – 171,301 miles
  • 2017 – 147,119 miles
  • 2016 – 131,741 miles
  • 2015 – 122,278 miles
  • 2014 – 113,829 miles
  • 2013 – 98,621 miles
  • 2012 – 84,461 miles
  • 2011 – 78,612 miles
  • 2010 – 68,339 miles
  • 2009 – 62,052 miles
  • 2008 – 56,897 miles
  • 2007 – 50,349 miles
  • 2006 – 36,823 miles
  • 2005 – 31,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail244,095 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail244,095 miles (+13,392)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,095 miles
    Test number
    854638267214
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass230,703 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    230,703 miles
    Test number
    504015934476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail230,700 miles (+23,381)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,700 miles
    Test number
    315255964497
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass207,319 miles (+785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    207,319 miles
    Test number
    613254181476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail206,534 miles (+23,662)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,534 miles
    Test number
    979758645338
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass182,872 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,872 miles
    Test number
    817119209109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail182,834 miles (+11,533)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,834 miles
    Test number
    276581238145
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass171,301 miles (+24,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    171,301 miles
    Test number
    999100471136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass147,119 miles (+15,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,119 miles
    Test number
    383857649362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass131,741 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,741 miles
    Test number
    417790280080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,676 miles (+9,398)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,676 miles
    Test number
    700841673095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass122,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,278 miles
    Test number
    491837702032
    • AdvisoryFront brake balance
    • AdvisorySlight plat in nearside and offside steering arms

  13. Fail122,274 miles (+8,445)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,274 miles
    Test number
    491486835257
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake balance
    • AdvisorySlight plat in nearside and offside steering arms

  14. Pass113,829 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,829 miles
    Test number
    458356874224
    • NoteOffside headlamp condensated

  15. Fail113,829 miles (+15,208)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,829 miles
    Test number
    827796674257
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside headlamp condensated

  16. Pass98,621 miles6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    516030953224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet catch fault
    • NoteBoth front coil springs rusting
    • NoteExhaust corroding & bracket broken
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteIndicators turning right
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail98,621 miles (+14,160)2 repaired6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    986190353268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet catch fault
    • NoteBoth front coil springs rusting
    • NoteExhaust corroding & bracket broken
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteIndicators turning right
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass84,461 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    647314262207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,612 miles (+10,273)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    346989051412
    • NoteFront tyres worn and perished
    • NoteRear brake sics worn and corrodied
    • NoteSlight play in front lower ball joints
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack arms

  20. Pass68,339 miles (+468)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    363082170284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield adrift
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteWater ingress in headlamps

  21. Fail67,871 miles (+5,819)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    993180050287
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront indicators lenses turning white
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  22. Pass62,052 miles (+5,155)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,052 miles
    Test number
    134714559283
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  23. Pass56,897 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,897 miles
    Test number
    321850068445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,803 miles (+6,454)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,803 miles
    Test number
    560706258225
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding

  25. Pass50,349 miles (+13,526)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    464087547283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,823 miles (+5,643)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    903547056205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteOffside antiroll link worn
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads worn

  27. Pass31,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    553553186032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T679 AAL

Does T679 AAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T679 AAL expired on 6 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T679 AAL?
The MOT on T679 AAL expired on 6 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T679 AAL done?
T679 AAL was recorded at 244,095 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 12,569 miles a year.
Has T679 AAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T679 AAL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T679 AAL 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 T679 AAL find?
T679 AAL failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 5 major defects: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working, and 2 more.

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