BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
ECR 483MOT history
ECR 483 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 146,895 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,776 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ECR 483
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 10 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
ECR 483 was last recorded at 146,895 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 144,354 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,541 miles
- Average per year
- 6,776 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,895 miles
- 2024 – 144,354 miles
- 2023 – 140,580 miles
- 2022 – 137,299 miles
- 2021 – 132,080 miles
- 2020 – 127,196 miles
- 2019 – 121,886 miles
- 2018 – 115,226 miles
- 2017 – 106,846 miles
- 2016 – 99,615 miles
- 2015 – 95,935 miles
- 2014 – 92,713 miles
- 2013 – 79,992 miles
- 2012 – 58,578 miles
- 2011 – 50,156 miles
- 2010 – 43,616 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,895 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,895 miles (+2,541)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 146,895 miles
- Test number
- 372541459354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass144,354 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 144,354 miles
- Test number
- 218139146724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,343 miles (+3,763)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,343 miles
- Test number
- 731063310419
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Burnt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass140,580 miles (+44)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 140,580 miles
- Test number
- 208575394465
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail140,536 miles (+3,237)2 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,536 miles
- Test number
- 367337169580
- DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,299 miles (+5,219)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 137,299 miles
- Test number
- 959266583331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass132,080 miles (+4,884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 132,080 miles
- Test number
- 615036676752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass127,196 miles (+5,310)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 127,196 miles
- Test number
- 997001496773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,886 miles (+6,660)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 121,886 miles
- Test number
- 220279935131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,226 miles (+8,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 115,226 miles
- Test number
- 296146555069
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass106,846 miles (+7,231)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 106,846 miles
- Test number
- 396672592683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,615 miles (+3,680)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 99,615 miles
- Test number
- 922021816696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,935 miles (+3,222)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 95,935 miles
- Test number
- 423182898241
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass92,713 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 92,713 miles
- Test number
- 579832434320
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail92,713 miles (+12,721)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,713 miles
- Test number
- 647902134394
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail79,992 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,992 miles
- Test number
- 466432733303
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnable to test n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted
Pass79,992 miles (+21,414)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 79,992 miles
- Test number
- 988342433369
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnable to test n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted
Pass58,578 miles (+8,422)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 58,578 miles
- Test number
- 478799542234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,156 miles (+6,540)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 50,156 miles
- Test number
- 588806351213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,616 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 43,616 miles
- Test number
- 273519620236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about ECR 483
- What vehicle is registration ECR 483 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ECR 483 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 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 ECR 483 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ECR 483 is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on ECR 483?
- The MOT on ECR 483 is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ECR 483 done?
- ECR 483 was recorded at 146,895 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,776 miles a year.
- Has ECR 483 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ECR 483 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on ECR 483 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 ECR 483 find?
- ECR 483 passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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