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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,979 cc

T680 YALMOT history

T680 YAL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,023 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T680 YAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T680 YAL was last recorded at 133,023 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,019 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,023 miles
  • 2022 – 132,504 miles
  • 2019 – 132,339 miles
  • 2018 – 131,237 miles
  • 2017 – 130,880 miles
  • 2016 – 129,063 miles
  • 2014 – 127,095 miles
  • 2012 – 123,935 miles
  • 2010 – 116,979 miles
  • 2008 – 112,242 miles
  • 2007 – 109,977 miles
  • 2006 – 108,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,023 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexy hoses have corrosion on ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,023 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,023 miles
    Test number
    901665802629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Fail133,019 miles5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,019 miles
    Test number
    776937531279
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded

  3. Fail133,019 miles (+515)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,019 miles
    Test number
    346508111311
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal only starting to operate at the end of its travel. (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear fuel tank straps are corroded.

  4. Pass132,504 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    870987510362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexy hoses have corrosion on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

  5. Fail132,493 miles (+154)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    273657799344
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner balljoint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexy hoses have corrosion on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass132,339 miles (+1,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,339 miles
    Test number
    498069333175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,237 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,237 miles
    Test number
    824909487221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,880 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,880 miles
    Test number
    158664853426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,876 miles (+1,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,876 miles
    Test number
    950361497169
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusters siezed (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass129,063 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,063 miles
    Test number
    418062239982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,048 miles (+1,953)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,048 miles
    Test number
    923207747717
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass127,095 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,095 miles
    Test number
    238129594096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail127,093 miles (+3,158)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,093 miles
    Test number
    306597094049
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass123,935 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    123,935 miles
    Test number
    345966092279
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail123,932 miles (+6,953)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,932 miles
    Test number
    277756782272
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,979 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,979 miles
    Test number
    372254880227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,242 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    112,242 miles
    Test number
    204422888293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail112,237 miles (+2,260)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,237 miles
    Test number
    683880288267
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass109,977 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    442740677281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    108,916 miles
    Test number
    512075666222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T680 YAL

Does T680 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T680 YAL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T680 YAL?
The MOT on T680 YAL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T680 YAL done?
T680 YAL was recorded at 133,023 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,211 miles a year.
Has T680 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T680 YAL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T680 YAL 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 T680 YAL find?
T680 YAL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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