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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T470 FANMOT history

T470 FAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
119,002 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T470 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T470 FAN was last recorded at 119,002 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,882 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,002 miles
  • 2024 – 117,882 miles
  • 2023 – 114,027 miles
  • 2021 – 101,533 miles
  • 2020 – 98,213 miles
  • 2019 – 90,572 miles
  • 2018 – 83,330 miles
  • 2017 – 78,003 miles
  • 2015 – 75,585 miles
  • 2013 – 71,786 miles
  • 2012 – 67,780 miles
  • 2011 – 66,378 miles
  • 2010 – 63,468 miles
  • 2009 – 59,912 miles
  • 2008 – 55,084 miles
  • 2007 – 50,652 miles
  • 2006 – 45,633 miles
  • 2005 – 42,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,002 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm through centre breadth and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,002 miles (+1,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,002 miles
    Test number
    874758259131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm through centre breadth and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,882 miles (+3,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,882 miles
    Test number
    177314536816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,027 miles (+12,494)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    272839709317
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion too vehicle

  4. Pass101,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,533 miles
    Test number
    552342859412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail101,533 miles (+3,320)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,533 miles
    Test number
    939691567733
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass98,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    972577856712
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail98,209 miles (+7,637)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    536531846427
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass90,572 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,572 miles
    Test number
    971605258728
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire broken and tapped up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail90,569 miles (+7,239)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,569 miles
    Test number
    478192885044
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire broken and tapped up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass83,330 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,330 miles
    Test number
    593636046059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,003 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,003 miles
    Test number
    827821939340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,585 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,585 miles
    Test number
    169856145241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,786 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    729472283161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,780 miles
    Test number
    756465662236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail67,870 miles (+1,492)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    117875262278
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,378 miles (+2,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    548245761224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass63,468 miles (+3,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,468 miles
    Test number
    470964760276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,912 miles (+4,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,912 miles
    Test number
    361852869475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass55,084 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    810721578290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,652 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,652 miles
    Test number
    824820977232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,593 miles (+4,960)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,593 miles
    Test number
    761725867261
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass45,633 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    904256466211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    111647665272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T470 FAN

Does T470 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T470 FAN expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T470 FAN?
The MOT on T470 FAN expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T470 FAN done?
T470 FAN was recorded at 119,002 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has T470 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T470 FAN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T470 FAN 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 T470 FAN find?
T470 FAN passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm through centre breadth and bald on outer edge.

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