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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1989 · 2,494 cc

F482 DMSMOT history

F482 DMS is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 53,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
53,488 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F482 DMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

F482 DMS was last recorded at 53,488 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,225 miles · 5 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 53,488 miles
  • 2017 – 53,225 miles
  • 2016 – 53,216 miles
  • 2015 – 53,024 miles
  • 2012 – 52,798 miles
  • 2010 – 52,193 miles
  • 2009 – 51,387 miles
  • 2008 – 51,284 miles
  • 2007 – 50,943 miles
  • 2006 – 50,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,488 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Central Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view rear windscreen badly detoriated (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Underside of car has a lot of surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,488 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,488 miles
    Test number
    802825095030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass53,225 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    730259343983
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view rear windscreen badly detoriated (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car has a lot of surface corrosion
  3. Fail53,223 miles (+7)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,223 miles
    Test number
    841061955898
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding slight bind (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view rear windscreen badly detoriated (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car has a lot of surface corrosion
  4. Pass53,216 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,216 miles
    Test number
    630626155284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted and scored
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted and scored
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
  5. Fail53,209 miles (+185)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    427736325467
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted and scored
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted and scored
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
  6. Pass53,024 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    418072555120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,798 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    368868472178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,193 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    800412110122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,387 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    170262719184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,284 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,284 miles
    Test number
    103454018192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,943 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,943 miles
    Test number
    210220217441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    502151816102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F482 DMS

Does F482 DMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F482 DMS expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F482 DMS?
The MOT on F482 DMS expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F482 DMS done?
F482 DMS was recorded at 53,488 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 173 miles a year.
Has F482 DMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F482 DMS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2017.
Has the mileage on F482 DMS 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 F482 DMS find?
F482 DMS passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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