BMW 3 Series
Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
480 HTRMOT history
480 HTR is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,910 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 142,910 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 480 HTR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
480 HTR was last recorded at 142,910 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 4,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,588 miles · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,322 miles
- Average per year
- 3,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,910 miles
- 2025 – 138,588 miles
- 2024 – 135,923 miles
- 2023 – 131,709 miles
- 2021 – 129,579 miles
- 2016 – 127,766 miles
- 2015 – 123,805 miles
- 2014 – 117,748 miles
- 2013 – 113,658 miles
- 2012 – 107,543 miles
- 2011 – 102,707 miles
- 2010 – 96,572 miles
- 2009 – 89,640 miles
- 2008 – 82,916 miles
- 2007 – 71,018 miles
- 2006 – 65,481 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,910 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion started undersill/floor/jack point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,910 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 142,910 miles
- Test number
- 459712954620
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion started undersill/floor/jack point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail142,908 miles (+4,320)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,908 miles
- Test number
- 374810730036
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion started undersill/floor/jack point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass138,588 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 138,588 miles
- Test number
- 400218823581
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail138,566 miles (+2,643)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,566 miles
- Test number
- 524613109375
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,923 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 135,923 miles
- Test number
- 801420360431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,896 miles (+4,187)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,896 miles
- Test number
- 505331981281
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass131,709 miles (+2,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 131,709 miles
- Test number
- 845806275575
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,579 miles (+63)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 129,579 miles
- Test number
- 384678204853
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,516 miles (+1,750)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,516 miles
- Test number
- 878243095314
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod ends corroded
Pass127,766 miles (+3,961)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 127,766 miles
- Test number
- 827961219580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,805 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 123,805 miles
- Test number
- 296263975137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,803 miles (+6,055)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,803 miles
- Test number
- 317467165172
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,748 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 117,748 miles
- Test number
- 886365004198
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail117,748 miles (+4,090)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,748 miles
- Test number
- 748294804143
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass113,658 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 113,658 miles
- Test number
- 568439423156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,653 miles (+6,110)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,653 miles
- Test number
- 715627923185
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- 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)
Pass107,543 miles (+4,836)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2013
- Odometer
- 107,543 miles
- Test number
- 705225922194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,707 miles (+6,135)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 102,707 miles
- Test number
- 248257921424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,572 miles (+6,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 96,572 miles
- Test number
- 514015620147
- 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)
Pass89,640 miles (+6,724)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 89,640 miles
- Test number
- 193122829139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,916 miles (+11,898)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 82,916 miles
- Test number
- 194436418123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,018 miles (+5,537)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 71,018 miles
- Test number
- 214251017153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 65,481 miles
- Test number
- 570793426092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 480 HTR
- What vehicle is registration 480 HTR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 480 HTR on a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. 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 480 HTR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 480 HTR is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 480 HTR?
- The MOT on 480 HTR is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 480 HTR done?
- 480 HTR was recorded at 142,910 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,840 miles a year.
- Has 480 HTR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 480 HTR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on 480 HTR 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 480 HTR find?
- 480 HTR passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion started undersill/floor/jack point area.
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