
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T694 DBYMOT history
T694 DBY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022 and it has passed 5 of 11 MOT tests, with 82,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 82,291 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 11
- 5 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T694 DBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
T694 DBY was last recorded at 82,291 miles on 17 Dec 2022, 471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 81,820 miles · 15 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 471 miles
- Average per year
- 1,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 82,291 miles
- 2021 – 77,598 miles
- 2020 – 72,057 miles
- 2019 – 65,705 miles
- 2011 – 64,651 miles
- 2010 – 61,495 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousCentral Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cracked (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFuel smell but can not see any leaks
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
11 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail82,291 miles (+471)1 dangerous12 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,291 miles
- Test number
- 210061445733
- DangerousCentral Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cracked (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel smell but can not see any leaks
Fail81,820 miles (+4,222)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,820 miles
- Test number
- 104408205822
- DangerousFuel smell from rear of car, suspect fuel leak
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass77,598 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 77,598 miles
- Test number
- 849005307839
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under car
Fail77,598 miles (+5,541)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,598 miles
- Test number
- 214315718541
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under car
Pass72,057 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 72,057 miles
- Test number
- 540293809877
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail72,020 miles (+6,315)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,020 miles
- Test number
- 904848543544
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass65,705 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 65,705 miles
- Test number
- 894787376164
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing.strong advise (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail65,705 miles (+1,054)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,705 miles
- Test number
- 147491737027
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,651 miles (+18)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 64,651 miles
- Test number
- 968724121206
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteN/s/r hand brake low reading
Fail64,633 miles (+3,138)5 failures1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,633 miles
- Test number
- 336455311203
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteN/s/r hand brake low reading
Pass61,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 61,495 miles
- Test number
- 860321360137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T694 DBY
- Does T694 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T694 DBY expired on 17 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T694 DBY?
- The MOT on T694 DBY expired on 17 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T694 DBY done?
- T694 DBY was recorded at 82,291 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2022, an average of 1,661 miles a year.
- Has T694 DBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T694 DBY has failed 6 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on T694 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 T694 DBY find?
- T694 DBY failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: central rear sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cracked; front brakes imbalanced across an axle; front windscreen washer not working, and 21 more.
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