BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T463 ELUMOT history
T463 ELU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,731 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 99,731 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T463 ELU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T463 ELU was last recorded at 99,731 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,567 miles · 17 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,164 miles
- Average per year
- 3,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,731 miles
- 2024 – 98,567 miles
- 2023 – 97,182 miles
- 2021 – 90,838 miles
- 2020 – 83,841 miles
- 2019 – 77,182 miles
- 2018 – 75,024 miles
- 2017 – 73,115 miles
- 2016 – 70,870 miles
- 2015 – 68,846 miles
- 2014 – 66,263 miles
- 2013 – 62,847 miles
- 2012 – 59,746 miles
- 2011 – 55,827 miles
- 2010 – 50,138 miles
- 2009 – 45,391 miles
- 2008 – 39,675 miles
- 2007 – 34,868 miles
- 2006 – 28,422 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,731 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs worn/pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges- both front tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at hub
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,731 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 99,731 miles
- Test number
- 552959346248
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,567 miles (+1,385)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 98,567 miles
- Test number
- 777432430829
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,182 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 97,182 miles
- Test number
- 683648042892
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges- both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail97,181 miles (+6,343)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,181 miles
- Test number
- 193060613793
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges- both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,838 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 90,838 miles
- Test number
- 637589527464
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Fail90,838 miles (+6,997)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,838 miles
- Test number
- 298418544605
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass83,841 miles (+6,659)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 83,841 miles
- Test number
- 143059559818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,182 miles (+2,158)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 77,182 miles
- Test number
- 793586630795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,024 miles (+1,909)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 75,024 miles
- Test number
- 801163110766
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,115 miles (+2,245)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 73,115 miles
- Test number
- 307423304648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,870 miles (+2,024)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 70,870 miles
- Test number
- 584883014162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,846 miles (+2,583)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 68,846 miles
- Test number
- 692491933666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,263 miles (+3,416)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 66,263 miles
- Test number
- 387228434357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,847 miles (+3,101)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 62,847 miles
- Test number
- 818107433315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,746 miles (+3,919)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 59,746 miles
- Test number
- 807890042314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 55,827 miles
- Test number
- 839554231361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,827 miles (+5,689)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,827 miles
- Test number
- 966643131360
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,138 miles (+4,747)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 50,138 miles
- Test number
- 774552120368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,391 miles (+5,716)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 45,391 miles
- Test number
- 763415949356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,675 miles (+4,807)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,675 miles
- Test number
- 813499928391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,868 miles (+4,021)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 34,868 miles
- Test number
- 664542257300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,847 miles (+2,425)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,847 miles
- Test number
- 972938487021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 28,422 miles
- Test number
- 642035926186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T463 ELU
- Does T463 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T463 ELU expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T463 ELU?
- The MOT on T463 ELU expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T463 ELU done?
- T463 ELU was recorded at 99,731 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 3,686 miles a year.
- Has T463 ELU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T463 ELU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on T463 ELU 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 T463 ELU find?
- T463 ELU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.
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