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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T472 TFGMOT history

T472 TFG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 196,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
196,419 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T472 TFG
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
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T472 TFG was last recorded at 196,419 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 2,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,928 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,491 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,419 miles
  • 2025 – 193,928 miles
  • 2024 – 190,076 miles
  • 2023 – 187,304 miles
  • 2022 – 185,867 miles
  • 2014 – 169,997 miles
  • 2013 – 162,215 miles
  • 2012 – 151,719 miles
  • 2011 – 131,490 miles
  • 2010 – 121,180 miles
  • 2009 – 108,340 miles
  • 2008 – 94,942 miles
  • 2007 – 78,345 miles
  • 2006 – 66,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,419 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,419 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    196,419 miles
    Test number
    927867189438
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass193,928 miles (+3,852)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    193,928 miles
    Test number
    363786483039
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass190,076 miles (+2,772)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    190,076 miles
    Test number
    818452312455
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass187,304 miles (+1,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    187,304 miles
    Test number
    948039954340
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass185,867 miles (+15,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    185,867 miles
    Test number
    534615677523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass169,997 miles (+120)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    169,997 miles
    Test number
    479504544134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail169,877 miles (+7,662)9 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,877 miles
    Test number
    297917424177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass162,215 miles (+10,496)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    162,215 miles
    Test number
    508296703138
    • NoteAll brake discs are corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing inner edges
    • NoteFront no plate has cracks

  9. Pass151,719 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    151,719 miles
    Test number
    787291202215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail151,718 miles (+20,228)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,718 miles
    Test number
    618765592106
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass131,490 miles (+10,310)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    131,490 miles
    Test number
    317112781191
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass121,180 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    121,180 miles
    Test number
    721559080164
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail121,180 miles (+12,840)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,180 miles
    Test number
    423478980182
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass108,340 miles (+13,398)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    108,340 miles
    Test number
    272042189412
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass94,942 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,942 miles
    Test number
    371353188195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteRear registration plate fixings incorrect colour

  16. Fail94,942 miles (+16,597)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,942 miles
    Test number
    343233788139
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteRear registration plate fixings incorrect colour

  17. Pass78,345 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,345 miles
    Test number
    604382997110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,325 miles (+11,571)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    411593767140
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass66,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    180132316481
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about T472 TFG

Does T472 TFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T472 TFG is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T472 TFG?
The MOT on T472 TFG is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T472 TFG done?
T472 TFG was recorded at 196,419 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has T472 TFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T472 TFG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2014.
Has the mileage on T472 TFG 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 T472 TFG find?
T472 TFG passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *4.

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