BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
479 TURMOT history
479 TUR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,045 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 176,045 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,855 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 479 TUR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
479 TUR was last recorded at 176,045 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 176,045 miles · 19 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,855 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,045 miles
- 2025 – 167,421 miles
- 2024 – 162,188 miles
- 2023 – 150,579 miles
- 2022 – 143,657 miles
- 2021 – 136,698 miles
- 2019 – 125,658 miles
- 2018 – 121,859 miles
- 2016 – 115,709 miles
- 2015 – 107,432 miles
- 2014 – 97,698 miles
- 2012 – 81,184 miles
- 2011 – 60,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,045 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front tyre slight splitting inner side wall
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,045 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 176,045 miles
- Test number
- 236608406890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail176,045 miles (+8,624)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,045 miles
- Test number
- 717496414614
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,421 miles (+5,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 167,421 miles
- Test number
- 552659754521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass162,188 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 162,188 miles
- Test number
- 699246549071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight splitting inner side wall
Fail162,188 miles (+62)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,188 miles
- Test number
- 457783322449
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight splitting inner side wall
Fail162,126 miles (+11,547)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,126 miles
- Test number
- 669560354187
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight splitting inner side wall
Pass150,579 miles (+6,922)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 150,579 miles
- Test number
- 370201839322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass143,657 miles (+6,959)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 143,657 miles
- Test number
- 758635385442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 136,698 miles
- Test number
- 190236040083
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 770086427212
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 798772539485
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 30 19 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,658 miles (+3,799)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 125,658 miles
- Test number
- 157919807535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,859 miles (+6,150)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 121,859 miles
- Test number
- 698325686542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 115,709 miles
- Test number
- 755968761314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,699 miles (+8,267)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,699 miles
- Test number
- 872372070024
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass107,432 miles (+9,734)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 107,432 miles
- Test number
- 475841615184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,698 miles (+16,514)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 97,698 miles
- Test number
- 415245664085
- 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)
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass81,184 miles (+20,706)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 81,184 miles
- Test number
- 147202482284
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWindscreen wipers starting to deteriorate
Pass60,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 60,478 miles
- Test number
- 906583371279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,414 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,414 miles
- Test number
- 398423971215
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about 479 TUR
- What vehicle is registration 479 TUR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 479 TUR on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 2008. 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 479 TUR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 479 TUR is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 479 TUR?
- The MOT on 479 TUR is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 479 TUR done?
- 479 TUR was recorded at 176,045 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 7,855 miles a year.
- Has 479 TUR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 479 TUR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on 479 TUR 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 479 TUR find?
- 479 TUR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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