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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T785 BVYMOT history

T785 BVY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
131,638 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 BVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 BVY was last recorded at 131,638 miles on 19 Nov 2022, 3,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,193 miles · 27 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,445 miles
Average per year
6,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,638 miles
  • 2021 – 128,193 miles
  • 2020 – 125,666 miles
  • 2019 – 124,197 miles
  • 2018 – 122,332 miles
  • 2017 – 118,729 miles
  • 2016 – 114,942 miles
  • 2015 – 111,595 miles
  • 2014 – 108,643 miles
  • 2013 – 106,400 miles
  • 2012 – 103,588 miles
  • 2011 – 99,541 miles
  • 2010 – 96,183 miles
  • 2009 – 84,934 miles
  • 2008 – 68,649 miles
  • 2007 – 49,738 miles
  • 2006 – 26,133 miles
  • 2005 – 10,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,638 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,638 miles
    Test number
    536055019103
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,638 miles (+3,445)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,638 miles
    Test number
    126558913754
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,193 miles (+2,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,193 miles
    Test number
    440546151013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,666 miles (+1,469)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,666 miles
    Test number
    134354339346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,197 miles
    Test number
    221025032337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail124,197 miles (+1,865)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,197 miles
    Test number
    302009519320
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,332 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,332 miles
    Test number
    650709644049
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail122,330 miles (+3,601)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,330 miles
    Test number
    603677429361
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,729 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,729 miles
    Test number
    569848174185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail118,728 miles (+3,786)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,728 miles
    Test number
    964852174635
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass114,942 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,942 miles
    Test number
    140338592034
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail114,939 miles (+3,344)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,939 miles
    Test number
    347402296344
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working Switch not iluminating (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass111,595 miles (+405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    333799566865
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail111,190 miles (+2,547)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    917177020561
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass108,643 miles (+2,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,643 miles
    Test number
    936525554228
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass106,400 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,400 miles
    Test number
    637049153279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,588 miles (+4,047)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,588 miles
    Test number
    878916352241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition

  18. Pass99,541 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    227834931261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,183 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    572084040257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail96,158 miles (+11,224)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    730403840230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass84,934 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    220555059287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,294 miles (+15,645)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,294 miles
    Test number
    120670649216
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

  23. Pass68,649 miles (+18,911)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,649 miles
    Test number
    971709838268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,738 miles (+23,605)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    320905157473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,133 miles (+15,379)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,133 miles
    Test number
    443957246275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    10,754 miles
    Test number
    374524615454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T785 BVY

Does T785 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T785 BVY expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T785 BVY?
The MOT on T785 BVY expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T785 BVY done?
T785 BVY was recorded at 131,638 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2022, an average of 6,988 miles a year.
Has T785 BVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 BVY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T785 BVY 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 T785 BVY find?
T785 BVY passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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