BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,890 cc
R477 GCLMOT history
R477 GCL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,693 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 132,693 km
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,198 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R477 GCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,890 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 10 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
R477 GCL was last recorded at 132,693 km on 18 Aug 2023, 25 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 132,668 km · 15 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 25 km
- Average per year
- 5,198 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 132,693 km
- 2021 – 132,668 km
- 2020 – 132,555 km
- 2014 – 115,588 km
- 2012 – 95,241 km
- 2011 – 78,355 km
- 2010 – 62,602 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,693 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,693 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 132,693 km
- Test number
- 768342196525
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,693 km (+25)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,693 km
- Test number
- 904312764930
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,668 km (+113)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 132,668 km
- Test number
- 822535659702
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Evidence of tyre touching inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Pass132,555 km
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 132,555 km
- Test number
- 807655789069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,555 miles (+142)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,555 miles
- Test number
- 499209391987
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,413 miles (+370)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 132,413 miles
- Test number
- 110033595731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm + heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail132,043 miles (+8,250)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,043 miles
- Test number
- 670930470134
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high Can not adjust (1.8)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245.40.17 (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass123,793 miles (+179)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 123,793 miles
- Test number
- 940616865423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail123,614 miles1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,614 miles
- Test number
- 878680493388
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass115,588 km1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 115,588 km
- Test number
- 955966304238
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inside edge
Pass109,130 miles1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 109,130 miles
- Test number
- 749371723221
- DangerousFRONT DISCS AND PADS HEAVILY WORN
- 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)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteBOTH FRONT DROP LINK RUBBER BUSHES DEBONDING
- NoteREAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SPLITTING
Fail109,130 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,130 miles
- Test number
- 369951223275
- DangerousFRONT DISCS AND PADS HEAVILY WORN
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteBOTH FRONT DROP LINK RUBBER BUSHES DEBONDING
- NoteREAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SPLITTING
Pass95,241 km (+16,886)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 95,241 km
- Test number
- 609101012046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,355 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 78,355 km
- Test number
- 948580621069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 62,602 miles
- Test number
- 793614950019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,602 km8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,602 km
- Test number
- 754013750011
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteTraction control fault
Questions about R477 GCL
- Does R477 GCL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R477 GCL expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R477 GCL?
- The MOT on R477 GCL expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R477 GCL done?
- R477 GCL was recorded at 132,693 km at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 5,198 km a year.
- Has R477 GCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R477 GCL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on R477 GCL 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 R477 GCL find?
- R477 GCL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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