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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T478 LLEMOT history

T478 LLE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2024
Mileage
83,097 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 LLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 LLE was last recorded at 83,097 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,580 miles · 11 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
2,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,097 miles
  • 2022 – 81,580 miles
  • 2021 – 79,706 miles
  • 2020 – 77,943 miles
  • 2019 – 75,866 miles
  • 2018 – 73,927 miles
  • 2017 – 71,933 miles
  • 2016 – 69,249 miles
  • 2015 – 67,795 miles
  • 2014 – 65,391 miles
  • 2013 – 61,282 miles
  • 2012 – 57,456 miles
  • 2011 – 54,649 miles
  • 2010 – 51,704 miles
  • 2008 – 47,051 miles
  • 2007 – 43,581 miles
  • 2006 – 41,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,097 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,097 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    999944192448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,580 miles (+1,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,580 miles
    Test number
    883961037856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive and engine cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,706 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,706 miles
    Test number
    470945154096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,703 miles (+1,760)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    240333166538
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,943 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    77,943 miles
    Test number
    605354300659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    872103900394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail75,866 miles (+1,939)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    670300930372
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass73,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    602685500839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,927 miles (+1,994)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    130934909972
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass71,933 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    990138953520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    858988400967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,249 miles (+1,454)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    236406778115
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  13. Pass67,795 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,795 miles
    Test number
    407698695080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,781 miles (+2,390)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    166137795416
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass65,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,391 miles
    Test number
    716267794010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,384 miles (+4,102)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,384 miles
    Test number
    215317594054
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    245211003170
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail61,282 miles (+3,826)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    825581303153
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass57,456 miles (+2,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    589723002121
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass54,649 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    589593601129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,644 miles (+2,940)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,644 miles
    Test number
    247782901154
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass51,704 miles (+4,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    303978540032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,051 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    434550678219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,581 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    394035577290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,837 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,837 miles
    Test number
    943256466270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note1.n/s/f. tyre outer wall cut + wall cracking
    • Note2.both f ront wiper blade squking

Questions about T478 LLE

Does T478 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T478 LLE expired on 15 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T478 LLE?
The MOT on T478 LLE expired on 15 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T478 LLE done?
T478 LLE was recorded at 83,097 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 2,495 miles a year.
Has T478 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 LLE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T478 LLE 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 T478 LLE find?
T478 LLE passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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