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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T690 DBYMOT history

T690 DBY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
147,469 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T690 DBY
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T690 DBY was last recorded at 147,469 miles on 18 Apr 2025, 11,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,509 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11,960 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,469 miles
  • 2024 – 135,509 miles
  • 2023 – 127,401 miles
  • 2022 – 121,918 miles
  • 2021 – 118,060 miles
  • 2020 – 117,121 miles
  • 2019 – 116,316 miles
  • 2018 – 114,617 miles
  • 2017 – 113,059 miles
  • 2016 – 111,532 miles
  • 2015 – 109,253 miles
  • 2014 – 106,133 miles
  • 2013 – 103,797 miles
  • 2012 – 101,370 miles
  • 2011 – 98,033 miles
  • 2010 – 95,545 miles
  • 2009 – 92,769 miles
  • 2008 – 89,190 miles
  • 2007 – 86,792 miles
  • 2006 – 84,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,469 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,469 miles (+11,960)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,469 miles
    Test number
    648582836558
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,509 miles (+8,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,509 miles
    Test number
    423956072040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass127,401 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,401 miles
    Test number
    792526068225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,384 miles (+5,466)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,384 miles
    Test number
    642704198885
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    183760868308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,918 miles (+3,858)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    879649899432
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,060 miles (+939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,060 miles
    Test number
    811906120491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,121 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,121 miles
    Test number
    130004838955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,316 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,316 miles
    Test number
    763760624139
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail116,310 miles (+1,693)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,310 miles
    Test number
    187884137957
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass114,617 miles (+1,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    278374993271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass113,059 miles (+1,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,059 miles
    Test number
    957819962259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass111,532 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,532 miles
    Test number
    797104391829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,253 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    318417435125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,133 miles (+2,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,133 miles
    Test number
    986607234180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass103,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,797 miles
    Test number
    535320543158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,797 miles (+2,427)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,797 miles
    Test number
    969710743174
    • 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass101,370 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,370 miles
    Test number
    738533652167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on

  19. Fail101,370 miles (+3,337)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,370 miles
    Test number
    675572452153
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAir bag light stays on

  20. Pass98,033 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    269783641138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,029 miles (+2,484)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,029 miles
    Test number
    235952241102
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass95,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    390707130152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,545 miles (+2,776)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    312967330127
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass92,769 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,769 miles
    Test number
    900390039148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,190 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    662776638162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,792 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,792 miles
    Test number
    674879537143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass84,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,388 miles
    Test number
    641530656141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T690 DBY

Does T690 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T690 DBY expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T690 DBY?
The MOT on T690 DBY expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T690 DBY done?
T690 DBY was recorded at 147,469 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2025, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has T690 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T690 DBY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T690 DBY 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 T690 DBY find?
T690 DBY passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight oil leak.

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