BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
487 FARMOT history
487 FAR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,617 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 94,617 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,790 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 487 FAR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
487 FAR was last recorded at 94,617 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,616 miles · 22 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,790 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,617 miles
- 2025 – 94,616 miles
- 2024 – 91,536 miles
- 2023 – 88,320 miles
- 2022 – 85,289 miles
- 2021 – 81,584 miles
- 2020 – 78,179 miles
- 2019 – 74,399 miles
- 2018 – 69,680 miles
- 2017 – 64,972 miles
- 2016 – 59,863 miles
- 2015 – 52,975 miles
- 2014 – 46,177 miles
- 2013 – 39,844 miles
- 2012 – 32,755 miles
- 2011 – 26,664 miles
- 2010 – 21,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,617 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear surface corrosion on body and suspesion parts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,617 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 94,617 miles
- Test number
- 775429093785
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail94,616 miles (+3,080)3 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,616 miles
- Test number
- 187736857949
- DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass91,536 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 91,536 miles
- Test number
- 993803883258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear surface corrosion on body and suspesion parts
Fail91,536 miles (+3,216)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,536 miles
- Test number
- 373466180895
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear surface corrosion on body and suspesion parts
Pass88,320 miles (+3,031)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 88,320 miles
- Test number
- 226824118787
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear surface corrosion on body and suspension parts
Pass85,289 miles (+3,705)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 85,289 miles
- Test number
- 379309519646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear surface corrosion on rear body and suspension components
Pass81,584 miles (+3,405)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 81,584 miles
- Test number
- 837508946327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear chassis & body
Pass78,179 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,179 miles
- Test number
- 759555276980
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail78,179 miles (+3,780)3 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,179 miles
- Test number
- 578303209694
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall buldged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass74,399 miles (+4,719)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 74,399 miles
- Test number
- 250288019807
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear of vehicle, body and suspension
Pass69,680 miles (+4,708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 69,680 miles
- Test number
- 487073621572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak on n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,972 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 64,972 miles
- Test number
- 994160676390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring seat plate (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring seat plate (2.4.G.1)
Fail64,972 miles (+5,109)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,972 miles
- Test number
- 231224637958
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured inside bead cracked (4.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread worn out (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring seat plate (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring seat plate (2.4.G.1)
Pass59,863 miles (+6,888)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 59,863 miles
- Test number
- 586454129325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,975 miles (+6,798)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 52,975 miles
- Test number
- 976766920093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower hub joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower hub joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAll shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Pass46,177 miles (+6,333)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 46,177 miles
- Test number
- 538815814371
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
- NoteN/s/f shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
Pass39,844 miles (+7,089)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 39,844 miles
- Test number
- 326747613342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 32,755 miles
- Test number
- 285143712300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,755 miles (+6,091)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,755 miles
- Test number
- 405973412346
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass26,664 miles (+4,789)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 26,664 miles
- Test number
- 929395901306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 21,875 miles
- Test number
- 252179510310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,875 miles1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,875 miles
- Test number
- 530709210313
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteNsf tyre worn on edges but not through to cords
- NoteOsr tyre worn on edges but not through to cords
Questions about 487 FAR
- What vehicle is registration 487 FAR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 487 FAR on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Nov 2007. 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 487 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 487 FAR is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 487 FAR?
- The MOT on 487 FAR is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 487 FAR done?
- 487 FAR was recorded at 94,617 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
- Has 487 FAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 487 FAR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on 487 FAR 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 487 FAR find?
- 487 FAR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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