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BMW K Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,171 cc

T478 WWYMOT history

T478 WWY is a red petrol BMW K Series first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 25,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
25,133 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 WWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 WWY was last recorded at 25,133 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2008: 16,781 miles, lower than 16,826 miles on 7 Nov 2006.
  • 11 May 2011: 7,541 miles, lower than 17,494 miles on 7 May 2010.
  • 16 Apr 2015: 17,710 miles, lower than 17,762 miles on 4 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
25,105 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,133 miles
  • 2025 – 25,105 miles
  • 2024 – 23,541 miles
  • 2023 – 22,689 miles
  • 2021 – 19,246 miles
  • 2020 – 17,717 miles
  • 2016 – 17,715 miles
  • 2015 – 17,710 miles
  • 2013 – 17,762 miles
  • 2012 – 17,681 miles
  • 2011 – 7,541 miles
  • 2010 – 17,494 miles
  • 2009 – 17,064 miles
  • 2008 – 16,781 miles
  • 2006 – 16,826 miles
  • 2005 – 15,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,133 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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,133 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    25,133 miles
    Test number
    999531686194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,105 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    25,105 miles
    Test number
    838966822600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,541 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,541 miles
    Test number
    734635367370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,689 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,689 miles
    Test number
    750949041704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,246 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    19,246 miles
    Test number
    331457606016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,521 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,521 miles
    Test number
    785522765528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail18,497 miles (+780)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,497 miles
    Test number
    566043002660
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in rear hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass17,717 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    17,717 miles
    Test number
    436318286663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,715 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,715 miles
    Test number
    478540338792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,710 miles (-52)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,710 miles
    Test number
    229896405137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,762 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,762 miles
    Test number
    976418903348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,681 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,681 miles
    Test number
    306030712369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,621 miles (+10,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,621 miles
    Test number
    125314742106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,541 miles (-9,953)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    7,541 miles
    Test number
    425281231183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,494 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,494 miles
    Test number
    330567020190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,064 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,064 miles
    Test number
    111494859453
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  17. Pass17,064 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,064 miles
    Test number
    213504459056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,781 miles (-45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,781 miles
    Test number
    160047148409
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  19. Pass16,826 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,826 miles
    Test number
    443751816333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,937 miles
    Test number
    114649905322
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about T478 WWY

Does T478 WWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T478 WWY is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T478 WWY?
The MOT on T478 WWY is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T478 WWY done?
T478 WWY was recorded at 25,133 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 441 miles a year.
Has T478 WWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 WWY has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T478 WWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 16 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T478 WWY find?
T478 WWY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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