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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T447 DLPMOT history

T447 DLP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
150,576 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T447 DLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T447 DLP was last recorded at 150,576 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2021: 149,509 miles, lower than 157,906 miles on 7 Apr 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,509 miles · 8 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,067 miles
Average per year
4,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,576 miles
  • 2021 – 149,509 miles
  • 2020 – 157,906 miles
  • 2019 – 151,493 miles
  • 2017 – 148,188 miles
  • 2015 – 143,949 miles
  • 2014 – 140,004 miles
  • 2013 – 135,371 miles
  • 2012 – 123,802 miles
  • 2011 – 106,702 miles
  • 2010 – 93,139 miles
  • 2009 – 79,008 miles
  • 2008 – 68,899 miles
  • 2007 – 63,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,576 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,576 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,576 miles
    Test number
    859023287697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,509 miles (-8,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,509 miles
    Test number
    251271840134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    157,906 miles
    Test number
    900534886234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,906 miles (+6,413)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,906 miles
    Test number
    684232090802
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass151,493 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    151,493 miles
    Test number
    978745676551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail151,493 miles (+3,305)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,493 miles
    Test number
    695162620841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass148,188 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,188 miles
    Test number
    341361506957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,176 miles (+4,227)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,176 miles
    Test number
    890957635972
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass143,949 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    143,949 miles
    Test number
    925030845048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,927 miles (+3,923)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,927 miles
    Test number
    738690435065
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass140,004 miles (+4,633)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    140,004 miles
    Test number
    727938414049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres are worn unevenly

  12. Pass135,371 miles (+11,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    135,371 miles
    Test number
    978438213023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,802 miles (+17,100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    123,802 miles
    Test number
    778437522063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,702 miles (+13,563)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    106,702 miles
    Test number
    329141131032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteParking brake travels high,but maintains reserve travel.

  15. Pass93,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,139 miles
    Test number
    824850030035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,139 miles (+14,131)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,139 miles
    Test number
    553819420092
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass79,008 miles (+10,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    793149629088
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail68,899 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    253211738064
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass68,899 miles (+5,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    262721538015
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail63,467 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    182912617414
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass63,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    511072217080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T447 DLP

Does T447 DLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T447 DLP expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T447 DLP?
The MOT on T447 DLP expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T447 DLP done?
T447 DLP was recorded at 150,576 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
Has T447 DLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T447 DLP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on T447 DLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T447 DLP find?
T447 DLP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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