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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T718 DBYMOT history

T718 DBY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,960 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T718 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T718 DBY was last recorded at 138,960 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,928 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,960 miles
  • 2023 – 138,845 miles
  • 2022 – 138,685 miles
  • 2021 – 138,367 miles
  • 2020 – 138,272 miles
  • 2019 – 136,600 miles
  • 2018 – 131,470 miles
  • 2017 – 125,750 miles
  • 2016 – 119,630 miles
  • 2015 – 114,864 miles
  • 2014 – 109,828 miles
  • 2013 – 105,524 miles
  • 2012 – 99,696 miles
  • 2011 – 89,629 miles
  • 2010 – 81,988 miles
  • 2009 – 65,829 miles
  • 2008 – 61,548 miles
  • 2007 – 59,866 miles
  • 2006 – 55,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,960 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,960 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,960 miles
    Test number
    182465773454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,928 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,928 miles
    Test number
    215547816856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass138,845 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,845 miles
    Test number
    189550739522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,685 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,685 miles
    Test number
    496645744601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,367 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,367 miles
    Test number
    779410995986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,272 miles
    Test number
    731074516785
    • AdvisoryMil light

  7. Fail138,269 miles (+1,669)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,269 miles
    Test number
    524287833277
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light

  8. Pass136,600 miles (+5,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,600 miles
    Test number
    938629355895
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass131,470 miles (+5,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,470 miles
    Test number
    560087159096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,750 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,750 miles
    Test number
    123453850719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,630 miles
    Test number
    122252817475
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  12. Fail119,630 miles (+4,766)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,630 miles
    Test number
    292210374217
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  13. Pass114,864 miles (+5,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,864 miles
    Test number
    607609685182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass109,828 miles (+4,304)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    505339984136
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  15. Pass105,524 miles (+361)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,524 miles
    Test number
    828222593117
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise fan belt cracking
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate starting to peal
    • NoteAdvise wipers do not park at bottom of screen
    • NoteExhaust mount to gearbox badly corroded

  16. Fail105,163 miles (+5,467)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,163 miles
    Test number
    729909073181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  17. Pass99,696 miles (+10,067)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    777419882151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,629 miles (+7,641)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,629 miles
    Test number
    389290091142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,988 miles (+16,159)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    273219270436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,829 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,829 miles
    Test number
    171362289117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,548 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    280624288488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,866 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,866 miles
    Test number
    591764177180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    900080886171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T718 DBY

Does T718 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T718 DBY is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T718 DBY?
The MOT on T718 DBY is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T718 DBY done?
T718 DBY was recorded at 138,960 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 4,259 miles a year.
Has T718 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T718 DBY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T718 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 T718 DBY find?
T718 DBY passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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