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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T80 YCFMOT history

T80 YCF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,414 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T80 YCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T80 YCF was last recorded at 158,414 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2018: 146,549 miles, lower than 153,065 miles on 4 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,388 miles · 28 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
3,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,414 miles
  • 2020 – 158,388 miles
  • 2019 – 153,659 miles
  • 2018 – 146,549 miles
  • 2017 – 153,065 miles
  • 2016 – 149,105 miles
  • 2015 – 145,338 miles
  • 2014 – 140,927 miles
  • 2013 – 137,631 miles
  • 2012 – 134,233 miles
  • 2011 – 128,165 miles
  • 2010 – 119,569 miles
  • 2009 – 113,262 miles
  • 2008 – 104,698 miles
  • 2007 – 94,732 miles
  • 2006 – 87,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,414 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Slight Corrosion To Suspension Components

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak on gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,414 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,414 miles
    Test number
    337131009007
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Slight Corrosion To Suspension Components

  2. Pass158,388 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,388 miles
    Test number
    271227140006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryWindows slightly tinted

  3. Fail158,388 miles (+4,729)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,388 miles
    Test number
    408696222803
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryWindows slightly tinted

  4. Pass153,659 miles (+7,110)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,659 miles
    Test number
    442922573349
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows slightly tinted
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters slightly tinted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass146,549 miles (-6,516)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,549 miles
    Test number
    241309058910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  6. Pass153,065 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,065 miles
    Test number
    627747581599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass149,105 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    149,105 miles
    Test number
    290011508921
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox

  8. Fail149,103 miles (+3,765)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,103 miles
    Test number
    128864977101
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox

  9. Pass145,338 miles (+4,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,338 miles
    Test number
    436869525109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass140,927 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    140,927 miles
    Test number
    615192224107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside and offside front door windows tinted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail140,926 miles (+3,295)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,926 miles
    Test number
    279382424177
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside and offside front door windows tinted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass137,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    137,631 miles
    Test number
    386870323192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail137,631 miles (+3,398)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,631 miles
    Test number
    848050823145
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass134,233 miles (+6,068)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    134,233 miles
    Test number
    236671122118
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass128,165 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,165 miles
    Test number
    636013621141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail128,021 miles (+8,452)8 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    379177811132
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  17. Pass119,569 miles (+6,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,569 miles
    Test number
    691416210101
    • NoteSlight play in bottom ball joints

  18. Pass113,262 miles (+8,564)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,262 miles
    Test number
    950775519136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,698 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    104,698 miles
    Test number
    632796318146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail104,696 miles (+9,964)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,696 miles
    Test number
    140504918154
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass94,732 miles (+7,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    94,732 miles
    Test number
    642040267007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail87,610 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,610 miles
    Test number
    282142676055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass87,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,610 miles
    Test number
    900082876060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T80 YCF

Does T80 YCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T80 YCF is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T80 YCF?
The MOT on T80 YCF is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T80 YCF done?
T80 YCF was recorded at 158,414 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,474 miles a year.
Has T80 YCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T80 YCF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T80 YCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T80 YCF find?
T80 YCF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; rear slight corrosion to suspension components.

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