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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T91 YABMOT history

T91 YAB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
153,990 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T91 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T91 YAB was last recorded at 153,990 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 1,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,377 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,613 miles
Average per year
3,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,990 miles
  • 2021 – 152,377 miles
  • 2020 – 151,294 miles
  • 2019 – 150,128 miles
  • 2018 – 148,670 miles
  • 2017 – 145,604 miles
  • 2016 – 141,636 miles
  • 2015 – 137,844 miles
  • 2014 – 135,857 miles
  • 2013 – 132,507 miles
  • 2011 – 125,971 miles
  • 2010 – 119,969 miles
  • 2009 – 111,952 miles
  • 2008 – 107,176 miles
  • 2007 – 102,009 miles
  • 2006 – 97,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,990 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,990 miles (+1,613)1 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,990 miles
    Test number
    203259575589
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad

  2. Pass152,377 miles (+1,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,377 miles
    Test number
    278195917177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass151,294 miles (+1,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,294 miles
    Test number
    598566418361
    • 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. Pass150,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,128 miles
    Test number
    963683611016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,128 miles (+1,458)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,128 miles
    Test number
    478667411424
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,670 miles (+14)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,670 miles
    Test number
    814999259907
    • AdvisoryFront tyres spliting on inner walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres splitting on inner walls
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  7. Fail148,656 miles (+3,052)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,656 miles
    Test number
    345885895937
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre spliting on inner walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres spliting on inner walls
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  8. Pass145,604 miles (+3,968)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,604 miles
    Test number
    590638284748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear s/absorber top bushes deteriorating

  9. Pass141,636 miles (+3,792)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,636 miles
    Test number
    460733453201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroding
    • AdvisoryGearbox exhaust support mounting missing

  10. Pass137,844 miles (+1,987)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,844 miles
    Test number
    658526205166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front springs starting to rust

  11. Pass135,857 miles (+3,350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    135,857 miles
    Test number
    679512024109
    • NoteNSF brake hose perished

  12. Pass132,507 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    132,507 miles
    Test number
    586330813191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,971 miles (+6,002)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    125,971 miles
    Test number
    189825611359
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edge close to limit
    • NoteVery slight play in osf lower ball joint

  14. Pass119,969 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    119,969 miles
    Test number
    432937340331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,952 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    111,952 miles
    Test number
    691500609323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,176 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    160843508300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,009 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    691146807370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,987 miles (+4,716)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,987 miles
    Test number
    831583707305
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass97,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    470769176274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T91 YAB

Does T91 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T91 YAB expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T91 YAB?
The MOT on T91 YAB expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T91 YAB done?
T91 YAB was recorded at 153,990 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 3,521 miles a year.
Has T91 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T91 YAB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T91 YAB 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 T91 YAB find?
T91 YAB failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front inner anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill; nearside rear inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 11 more.

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