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Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T474 TFGMOT history

T474 TFG is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 252,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
252,359 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T474 TFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T474 TFG was last recorded at 252,359 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,573 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,786 miles
Average per year
8,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,359 miles
  • 2025 – 246,573 miles
  • 2024 – 240,975 miles
  • 2023 – 230,952 miles
  • 2022 – 219,219 miles
  • 2021 – 203,822 miles
  • 2020 – 194,318 miles
  • 2019 – 170,255 miles
  • 2018 – 149,165 miles
  • 2017 – 139,126 miles
  • 2016 – 137,198 miles
  • 2015 – 135,525 miles
  • 2013 – 129,717 miles
  • 2012 – 124,068 miles
  • 2011 – 115,037 miles
  • 2010 – 108,937 miles
  • 2009 – 99,629 miles
  • 2008 – 92,146 miles
  • 2007 – 74,469 miles
  • 2006 – 71,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,359 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside parking brake poor

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass252,359 miles (+5,786)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    252,359 miles
    Test number
    555892338332
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass246,573 miles (+5,598)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    246,573 miles
    Test number
    960877159628
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake poor
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boots passenger side and driver side (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass240,975 miles (+10,023)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    240,975 miles
    Test number
    933664673779
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake Poor
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boots near side and off side (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass230,952 miles (+11,733)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    230,952 miles
    Test number
    553944152123
    • AdvisoryEML Lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake Poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake Poor
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Near side and off side steering rack boot's (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass219,219 miles (+15,397)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    219,219 miles
    Test number
    531535168726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake poor
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator's (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass203,822 miles (+9,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    203,822 miles
    Test number
    988558707294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear dust cover's and bump stop's poor (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass194,318 miles (+24,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    194,318 miles
    Test number
    142399298043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass170,255 miles (+21,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    170,255 miles
    Test number
    324154839319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,165 miles (+584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    959197643672
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail148,581 miles (+9,455)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,581 miles
    Test number
    984726251695
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper + lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam images slightly poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre on very outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge + starting to crack (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low + worn on inner edge + starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass139,126 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    139,126 miles
    Test number
    971108801933
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass137,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,198 miles
    Test number
    957561051410
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail137,198 miles (+1,673)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,198 miles
    Test number
    770805179264
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass135,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,525 miles
    Test number
    777486015003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,525 miles (+5,808)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,525 miles
    Test number
    325825115091
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass129,717 miles (+5,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,717 miles
    Test number
    117563263231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass124,068 miles (+9,031)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,068 miles
    Test number
    257106032330
    • NoteAIRBAG LIGHT ON
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
    • NoteN/S/F WISHBONE HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO MINIMMUM
    • NoteO/S/F LINK BAR DUST COVER IS DAMAGED BUT IS PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO MINIMMUM
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO MINIMMUM

  18. Pass115,037 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,037 miles
    Test number
    588577321370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  19. Fail115,037 miles (+6,100)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,037 miles
    Test number
    408010121414
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  20. Pass108,937 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,937 miles
    Test number
    951678120362
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty.Also o/s/f

  21. Fail108,936 miles (+9,307)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,936 miles
    Test number
    494758820320
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty.Also o/s/f

  22. Pass99,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,629 miles
    Test number
    173510719385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,628 miles (+7,482)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    553300319379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass92,146 miles (+8)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,146 miles
    Test number
    100090938363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePoly-v-belt cracked

  25. Fail92,138 miles (+17,669)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    434469228486
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteEngine management light on

  26. Fail74,469 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    271762047185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass74,469 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    871712747165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,869 miles
    Test number
    394543707024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail73,868 miles (+2,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,868 miles
    Test number
    381943107024
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass71,809 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    71,809 miles
    Test number
    534323706074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine shaped dashboard warning light remained illuminated throughout the duration of the test

Questions about T474 TFG

Does T474 TFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T474 TFG is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T474 TFG?
The MOT on T474 TFG is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T474 TFG done?
T474 TFG was recorded at 252,359 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 8,904 miles a year.
Has T474 TFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T474 TFG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T474 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 T474 TFG find?
T474 TFG passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area, and 1 more.

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