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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T89 CBYMOT history

T89 CBY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
163,291 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 CBY
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T89 CBY was last recorded at 163,291 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,289 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 163,291 miles
  • 2020 – 161,777 miles
  • 2019 – 159,858 miles
  • 2018 – 158,105 miles
  • 2017 – 155,390 miles
  • 2016 – 152,355 miles
  • 2015 – 148,583 miles
  • 2014 – 144,118 miles
  • 2013 – 140,011 miles
  • 2012 – 136,667 miles
  • 2011 – 133,126 miles
  • 2010 – 128,130 miles
  • 2009 – 123,382 miles
  • 2007 – 102,849 miles
  • 2006 – 89,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,291 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,291 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,291 miles
    Test number
    178001425958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail163,289 miles (+1,512)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,289 miles
    Test number
    986658769558
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass161,777 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,777 miles
    Test number
    736081010103
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail161,774 miles (+1,916)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,774 miles
    Test number
    270156627277
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass159,858 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,858 miles
    Test number
    596987032117
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail159,849 miles (+1,744)2 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,849 miles
    Test number
    227396235197
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass158,105 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,105 miles
    Test number
    764763746028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail158,100 miles (+2,710)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,100 miles
    Test number
    195223504063
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass155,390 miles (+3,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,390 miles
    Test number
    476695391439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass152,355 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,355 miles
    Test number
    352861908516
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Fail152,355 miles (+3,772)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,355 miles
    Test number
    295940452084
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass148,583 miles (+4,465)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,583 miles
    Test number
    689624185003
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass144,118 miles (+4,107)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,118 miles
    Test number
    236696884053
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePresenter adviced

  14. Pass140,011 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    140,011 miles
    Test number
    158331083451
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePresenter adviced

  15. Fail140,011 miles (+3,344)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,011 miles
    Test number
    538671383088
    • Repaired at testExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePresenter adviced

  16. Pass136,667 miles (+3,541)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,667 miles
    Test number
    897229182002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePresenter adviced

  17. Pass133,126 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    133,126 miles
    Test number
    155851081444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePresenter adviced

  18. Fail133,126 miles (+4,996)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,126 miles
    Test number
    285161281011
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePresenter adviced

  19. Pass128,130 miles (+4,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    128,130 miles
    Test number
    393328100029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass123,382 miles (+20,533)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    123,382 miles
    Test number
    264720229000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,849 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    102,849 miles
    Test number
    911339367248
    • Note1 digit on the rear centre stop lamp is not working

  22. Fail102,837 miles (+13,297)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,837 miles
    Test number
    863887367291
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • Note1 digit on the rear centre stop lamp is not working
    • NoteNear side head lamp outer cover is cracked

  23. Pass89,540 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,540 miles
    Test number
    130206266279
    • 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)

Questions about T89 CBY

Does T89 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T89 CBY expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T89 CBY?
The MOT on T89 CBY expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T89 CBY done?
T89 CBY was recorded at 163,291 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 4,886 miles a year.
Has T89 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 CBY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T89 CBY 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 T89 CBY find?
T89 CBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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