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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail82,291 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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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