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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T471 FANMOT history

T471 FAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
105,518 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 FAN was last recorded at 105,518 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 5,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,819 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,699 miles
Average per year
3,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,518 miles
  • 2023 – 99,819 miles
  • 2022 – 93,405 miles
  • 2021 – 92,264 miles
  • 2019 – 92,235 miles
  • 2018 – 92,218 miles
  • 2017 – 92,205 miles
  • 2015 – 90,785 miles
  • 2014 – 89,528 miles
  • 2013 – 87,939 miles
  • 2012 – 86,385 miles
  • 2011 – 79,358 miles
  • 2010 – 72,921 miles
  • 2009 – 67,930 miles
  • 2008 – 62,855 miles
  • 2007 – 56,647 miles
  • 2006 – 50,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,518 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,518 miles (+5,699)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,518 miles
    Test number
    344642388440
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,819 miles (+6,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    739720591151
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,405 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,405 miles
    Test number
    434268395668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,264 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    665690328728
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,253 miles (+18)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,253 miles
    Test number
    403207633042
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,235 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,235 miles
    Test number
    294508427948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral rusting to underside been standing

  7. Fail92,235 miles (+17)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,235 miles
    Test number
    479810100215
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral rusting to underside been standing

  8. Pass92,218 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    865548622862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    427070154578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail92,205 miles (+1,420)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    306170455382
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass90,785 miles (+1,257)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,785 miles
    Test number
    867953465045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass89,528 miles (+1,589)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,528 miles
    Test number
    969510974006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s front brake binding

  13. Pass87,939 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,939 miles
    Test number
    607193943033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail87,930 miles (+1,545)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    685656333023
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass86,385 miles (+112)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,385 miles
    Test number
    946548042068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail86,273 miles (+6,915)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    986024422009
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass79,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    856648031054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail79,358 miles (+6,437)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    896693631090
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass72,921 miles (+4,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,921 miles
    Test number
    312114130006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass67,930 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    152705939009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    921519538054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    552904127070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,647 miles (+6,033)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    612463127019
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate

  24. Pass50,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,614 miles
    Test number
    933004436086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T471 FAN

Does T471 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T471 FAN expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T471 FAN?
The MOT on T471 FAN expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T471 FAN done?
T471 FAN was recorded at 105,518 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 3,020 miles a year.
Has T471 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 FAN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T471 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 T471 FAN find?
T471 FAN passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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