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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

SFE 470MOT history

SFE 470 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 177,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

SFE 470 grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,703 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFE 470
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SFE 470 was last recorded at 177,703 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 8,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,056 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,647 miles
Average per year
7,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,703 miles
  • 2025 – 169,056 miles
  • 2024 – 164,230 miles
  • 2023 – 157,045 miles
  • 2022 – 150,087 miles
  • 2021 – 143,227 miles
  • 2020 – 137,323 miles
  • 2019 – 129,235 miles
  • 2018 – 121,028 miles
  • 2017 – 113,637 miles
  • 2016 – 109,001 miles
  • 2015 – 103,267 miles
  • 2014 – 95,055 miles
  • 2013 – 89,485 miles
  • 2012 – 77,345 miles
  • 2011 – 71,340 miles
  • 2010 – 61,099 miles
  • 2009 – 51,614 miles
  • 2008 – 41,690 miles
  • 2007 – 31,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,703 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front hand brake low efficiency but passes on brake tester.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,703 miles (+8,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,703 miles
    Test number
    181118167938
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hand brake low efficiency but passes on brake tester.

  2. Pass169,056 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,056 miles
    Test number
    140363964644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,230 miles
    Test number
    197821741453
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meets requirements

  4. Fail164,230 miles (+7,185)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,230 miles
    Test number
    475984674132
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meets requirements

  5. Pass157,045 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,045 miles
    Test number
    976385812377
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail157,045 miles (+6,958)3 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,045 miles
    Test number
    834398188927
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,087 miles (+6,860)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,087 miles
    Test number
    375215656572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,227 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,227 miles
    Test number
    513155969963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,157 miles (+5,834)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,157 miles
    Test number
    793493489170
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,323 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,323 miles
    Test number
    109228079082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail137,247 miles (+8,012)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,247 miles
    Test number
    975060419797
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass129,235 miles (+8,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,235 miles
    Test number
    875968640339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,028 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,028 miles
    Test number
    881073407648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,637 miles
    Test number
    106169517983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail113,637 miles (+4,636)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,637 miles
    Test number
    759651232084
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass109,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,001 miles
    Test number
    377365625097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail109,001 miles (+5,734)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,001 miles
    Test number
    731679466971
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass103,267 miles (+8,212)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,267 miles
    Test number
    797158975015
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass95,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    295370884044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,055 miles (+5,570)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    929770084019
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteN/S Headlight bulb has coating coming off of bulb

  21. Pass89,485 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,485 miles
    Test number
    218793703404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,396 miles (+12,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,396 miles
    Test number
    365159993024
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass77,345 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    236635102499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,617 miles (+5,277)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,617 miles
    Test number
    508831392067
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine managment light illuminated on dash

  25. Pass71,340 miles (+10,241)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,340 miles
    Test number
    266507391067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc's wearing thin

  26. Pass61,099 miles (+9,485)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    853661690075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,614 miles (+9,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,614 miles
    Test number
    371142399098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,690 miles (+10,386)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,690 miles
    Test number
    130353398412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,304 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    222850587054
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass31,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    320710787083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SFE 470

What vehicle is registration SFE 470 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFE 470 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2004. 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 SFE 470 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SFE 470 is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on SFE 470?
The MOT on SFE 470 is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SFE 470 done?
SFE 470 was recorded at 177,703 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 7,765 miles a year.
Has SFE 470 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFE 470 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on SFE 470 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 SFE 470 find?
SFE 470 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; offside front hand brake low efficiency but passes on brake tester..

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