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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T679 VHOMOT history

T679 VHO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
163,103 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T679 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T679 VHO was last recorded at 163,103 miles on 16 May 2025, 2,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,729 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,374 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,103 miles
  • 2023 – 160,729 miles
  • 2019 – 155,681 miles
  • 2018 – 150,068 miles
  • 2017 – 144,650 miles
  • 2016 – 141,403 miles
  • 2013 – 130,530 miles
  • 2012 – 117,837 miles
  • 2011 – 108,315 miles
  • 2010 – 106,556 miles
  • 2009 – 102,764 miles
  • 2008 – 98,856 miles
  • 2007 – 94,861 miles
  • 2006 – 85,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,103 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral light age related corrosion
  • AdvisorySteering box 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Exhaust bracket loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,103 miles (+2,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,103 miles
    Test number
    164661577353
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light age related corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,729 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,729 miles
    Test number
    118329138099
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail160,722 miles (+5,041)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,722 miles
    Test number
    999867134525
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass155,681 miles (+5)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,681 miles
    Test number
    588312171420
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust bracket loose
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe from power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,676 miles (+5,608)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,676 miles
    Test number
    935613988059
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust bracket loose
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe from power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,068 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,068 miles
    Test number
    404726114962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail150,062 miles (+5,412)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,062 miles
    Test number
    853469610590
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass144,650 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,650 miles
    Test number
    484234374100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySuspected broken coil spring o/s/r cannot feel or see.

  9. Fail144,645 miles (+3,242)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,645 miles
    Test number
    473108677603
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySuspected broken coil spring o/s/r cannot feel or see.

  10. Pass141,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,403 miles
    Test number
    519459583827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,403 miles (+10,873)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,403 miles
    Test number
    806941450911
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass130,530 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    130,530 miles
    Test number
    565748593109
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail130,482 miles (+12,645)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,482 miles
    Test number
    909377593174
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass117,837 miles (+1,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,837 miles
    Test number
    969930402206
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail116,739 miles (+8,424)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,739 miles
    Test number
    265075162178
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,315 miles (+1,759)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    108,315 miles
    Test number
    558046661120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass106,556 miles (+3,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,556 miles
    Test number
    801699760060
    • 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)

  18. Pass102,764 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,764 miles
    Test number
    753730689000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,856 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    764690688004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    94,861 miles
    Test number
    524661287085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,861 miles (+9,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,861 miles
    Test number
    170679177490
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass85,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    814981786071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail85,708 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    863241986007
    • Repaired at testFront Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T679 VHO

Does T679 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T679 VHO expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T679 VHO?
The MOT on T679 VHO expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T679 VHO done?
T679 VHO was recorded at 163,103 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has T679 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T679 VHO has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T679 VHO 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 VHO find?
T679 VHO passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all round; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; general light age related corrosion, and 1 more.

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