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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T477 BSPMOT history

T477 BSP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
144,712 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 BSP
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 BSP was last recorded at 144,712 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 1,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,416 miles · 28 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,296 miles
Average per year
4,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,712 miles
  • 2023 – 143,416 miles
  • 2022 – 142,054 miles
  • 2021 – 140,084 miles
  • 2019 – 135,642 miles
  • 2017 – 135,492 miles
  • 2016 – 130,875 miles
  • 2015 – 122,717 miles
  • 2014 – 114,573 miles
  • 2013 – 105,777 miles
  • 2012 – 98,535 miles
  • 2011 – 94,885 miles
  • 2010 – 91,326 miles
  • 2008 – 81,794 miles
  • 2007 – 75,054 miles
  • 2006 – 68,168 miles
  • 2005 – 60,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,712 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,712 miles (+1,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    237588040003
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  2. Pass143,416 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,416 miles
    Test number
    881392582543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,054 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,054 miles
    Test number
    307286618368
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has age related corrosion but not weak

  4. Pass140,084 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,084 miles
    Test number
    841244383111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered with minimal clearance on tyres

  5. Fail140,058 miles (+4,416)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,058 miles
    Test number
    348049702492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass135,642 miles (+150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,642 miles
    Test number
    700348706915
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all and covered in underseal including suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,492 miles (+4,617)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,492 miles
    Test number
    104397483885
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass130,875 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,875 miles
    Test number
    535611102972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,717 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,717 miles
    Test number
    757011365041
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail122,717 miles (+8,144)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,717 miles
    Test number
    995931565006
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass114,573 miles (+8,796)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,573 miles
    Test number
    495833264059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe to hose slightly corroded
    • NoteOil round gearbox no leaks detected
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack from o/s

  12. Pass105,777 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    105,777 miles
    Test number
    986740753098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

  13. Fail105,777 miles (+7,242)2 failures6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,777 miles
    Test number
    329079543048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOil round gearbox

  14. Pass98,535 miles (+3,650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    759431562093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode

  15. Pass94,885 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,885 miles
    Test number
    518146251043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail94,884 miles (+3,558)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    125576651419
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass91,326 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,326 miles
    Test number
    784599240046
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor condition

  18. Fail91,326 miles (+9,532)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,326 miles
    Test number
    611139440072
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor condition

  19. Pass81,794 miles (+6,740)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    444126248227
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front head lamp has slight condensation in it
    • NoteOffside front head lamp has slight condensation in it
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass75,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,054 miles
    Test number
    163636547258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,054 miles (+6,886)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,054 miles
    Test number
    101196247247
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass68,168 miles (+7,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,168 miles
    Test number
    330380756445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass60,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    60,494 miles
    Test number
    893258355224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,494 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,494 miles
    Test number
    101497255208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T477 BSP

Does T477 BSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T477 BSP expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T477 BSP?
The MOT on T477 BSP expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T477 BSP done?
T477 BSP was recorded at 144,712 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
Has T477 BSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 BSP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T477 BSP 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 T477 BSP find?
T477 BSP passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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