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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

470 DELMOT history

470 DEL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

470 DEL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,983 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
470 DEL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

470 DEL was last recorded at 140,983 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2024: 134,325 miles, lower than 134,425 miles on 1 Nov 2023.

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
140,980 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,983 miles
  • 2024 – 134,331 miles
  • 2023 – 134,425 miles
  • 2022 – 133,464 miles
  • 2021 – 132,307 miles
  • 2019 – 130,709 miles
  • 2018 – 128,455 miles
  • 2017 – 127,212 miles
  • 2016 – 123,668 miles
  • 2015 – 118,841 miles
  • 2014 – 115,774 miles
  • 2013 – 98,665 miles
  • 2011 – 88,859 miles
  • 2010 – 74,349 miles
  • 2009 – 64,480 miles
  • 2008 – 55,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,983 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,983 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,983 miles
    Test number
    769972581307
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,980 miles (+6,649)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,980 miles
    Test number
    927957805718
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake noise

  3. Pass134,331 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,331 miles
    Test number
    905985179328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,325 miles (-100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,325 miles
    Test number
    496394952489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,425 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,425 miles
    Test number
    692724397559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,139 miles
    Test number
    904562204211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail134,139 miles (+675)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,139 miles
    Test number
    182847698258
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass133,464 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,464 miles
    Test number
    318118947598
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside and offside flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass132,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,307 miles
    Test number
    773428555004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail132,307 miles (+1,598)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,307 miles
    Test number
    106159843216
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass130,709 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,709 miles
    Test number
    639945213994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass128,455 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,455 miles
    Test number
    844397277605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,212 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,212 miles
    Test number
    325807281037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,668 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,668 miles
    Test number
    247623839510
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
    • AdvisoryLow parking reading offside rear
    • AdvisoryParking brake effeicency only just met

  15. Fail123,657 miles (+4,816)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,657 miles
    Test number
    466681763582
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  16. Pass118,841 miles (+3,067)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,841 miles
    Test number
    287279855173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass115,774 miles (+17,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,774 miles
    Test number
    766184364140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass98,665 miles (+9,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,665 miles
    Test number
    446762013030
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass88,859 miles (+14,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,859 miles
    Test number
    748324261388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  20. Pass74,349 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    654523780192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,480 miles (+9,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,480 miles
    Test number
    761727669193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass55,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,390 miles
    Test number
    222182198434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 470 DEL

What vehicle is registration 470 DEL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 470 DEL on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 470 DEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 470 DEL is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 470 DEL?
The MOT on 470 DEL is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 470 DEL done?
470 DEL was recorded at 140,983 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,935 miles a year.
Has 470 DEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 470 DEL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 470 DEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 470 DEL find?
470 DEL passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted.

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