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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T475 NHKMOT history

T475 NHK is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2022
Mileage
180,968 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T475 NHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T475 NHK was last recorded at 180,968 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 5,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,901 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,067 miles
Average per year
10,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,968 miles
  • 2021 – 175,901 miles
  • 2020 – 170,013 miles
  • 2019 – 163,897 miles
  • 2018 – 161,653 miles
  • 2016 – 158,524 miles
  • 2015 – 156,400 miles
  • 2014 – 150,312 miles
  • 2013 – 146,743 miles
  • 2012 – 141,676 miles
  • 2011 – 134,238 miles
  • 2010 – 130,741 miles
  • 2009 – 122,110 miles
  • 2008 – 113,592 miles
  • 2007 – 103,751 miles
  • 2006 – 91,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,968 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch at mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch at mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusted on wheel arch
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail180,968 miles (+5,067)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,968 miles
    Test number
    541650008492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch at mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch at mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusted on wheel arch
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass175,901 miles (+5,888)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,901 miles
    Test number
    382448484869
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusted
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills to inner rear arches both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,013 miles (+6,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,013 miles
    Test number
    665234940234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass163,897 miles (+2,244)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,897 miles
    Test number
    302184252537
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass161,653 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,653 miles
    Test number
    974659927651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryJacking points corroded

  6. Fail161,646 miles (+3,122)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,646 miles
    Test number
    638206951235
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective buckle will not release under load (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective buckle will not release under load (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points corroded but not within prescribed area

  7. Pass158,524 miles (+2,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    158,524 miles
    Test number
    569566408373
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass156,400 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    156,400 miles
    Test number
    325283205497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail156,365 miles (+6,053)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,365 miles
    Test number
    587229095146
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass150,312 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    150,312 miles
    Test number
    345630914407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,743 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    146,743 miles
    Test number
    367292843204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail146,741 miles (+5,065)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,741 miles
    Test number
    439251443245
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front flexi hose slightly twisted

  13. Pass141,676 miles (+7,438)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    141,676 miles
    Test number
    117292882138
    • NoteLeak on o/s front suspension leg
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn to limit on inside edge-advise changing asap.
    • NoteSlight twist in n/s front flexi hose

  14. Pass134,238 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,238 miles
    Test number
    356263591181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,741 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,741 miles
    Test number
    184400730292
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges / slight reduction beam image n/s

  16. Pass130,741 miles (+8,631)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    130,741 miles
    Test number
    364330030293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges / slight reduction beam image n/s

  17. Fail122,110 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,110 miles
    Test number
    262778409274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass122,110 miles (+8,518)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    122,110 miles
    Test number
    391458809490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,592 miles
    Test number
    311806028263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,592 miles (+9,841)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,592 miles
    Test number
    970934328283
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass103,751 miles (+12,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    103,751 miles
    Test number
    161892037269
    • 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)

  22. Pass91,656 miles (+82,491)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    91,656 miles
    Test number
    262684136255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail9,165 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,165 miles
    Test number
    311773336240
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T475 NHK

Does T475 NHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T475 NHK expired on 14 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T475 NHK?
The MOT on T475 NHK expired on 14 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T475 NHK done?
T475 NHK was recorded at 180,968 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 10,609 miles a year.
Has T475 NHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T475 NHK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T475 NHK 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 T475 NHK find?
T475 NHK failed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; front registration plate inscription illegible; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor, and 9 more.

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