BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T479 RCTMOT history
T479 RCT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 84,251 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T479 RCT
- 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
- 8 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T479 RCT was last recorded at 84,251 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 83,525 miles · 2 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 726 miles
- Average per year
- 1,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 84,251 miles
- 2022 – 83,525 miles
- 2021 – 82,565 miles
- 2020 – 81,818 miles
- 2019 – 80,941 miles
- 2018 – 80,293 miles
- 2017 – 78,832 miles
- 2016 – 74,807 miles
- 2015 – 74,201 miles
- 2014 – 73,764 miles
- 2013 – 72,288 miles
- 2012 – 70,882 miles
- 2011 – 69,445 miles
- 2010 – 67,967 miles
- 2009 – 66,846 miles
- 2008 – 65,902 miles
- 2007 – 64,529 miles
- 2006 – 62,478 miles
- 2005 – 60,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,251 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 84,251 miles
- Test number
- 379148109639
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail84,244 miles (+719)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,244 miles
- Test number
- 617505858050
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass83,525 miles (+960)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 83,525 miles
- Test number
- 148266925142
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,565 miles (+747)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 82,565 miles
- Test number
- 997478905381
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,818 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 81,818 miles
- Test number
- 229749350999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,805 miles (+864)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,805 miles
- Test number
- 947100837380
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass80,941 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 80,941 miles
- Test number
- 381136415972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,940 miles (+647)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,940 miles
- Test number
- 694098362207
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass80,293 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 80,293 miles
- Test number
- 731013197314
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail80,293 miles (+1,461)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,293 miles
- Test number
- 434493022221
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,832 miles (+4,025)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 78,832 miles
- Test number
- 918831447535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,807 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 74,807 miles
- Test number
- 151105392083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail74,806 miles (+605)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,806 miles
- Test number
- 478874866756
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass74,201 miles (+437)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 74,201 miles
- Test number
- 347369085162
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteGearbox oil leaking slightly
Pass73,764 miles (+1,476)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 73,764 miles
- Test number
- 495768264179
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass72,288 miles (+1,406)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 72,288 miles
- Test number
- 515725973152
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,882 miles (+1,437)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,882 miles
- Test number
- 439418962121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass69,445 miles (+1,478)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,445 miles
- Test number
- 826515171178
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail67,967 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,967 miles
- Test number
- 233357240474
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass67,967 miles (+1,121)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,967 miles
- Test number
- 534397040160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,846 miles (+944)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 66,846 miles
- Test number
- 394301679161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,902 miles (+1,373)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 65,902 miles
- Test number
- 872120418140
- NoteN/S Front Headlamp Condensated Pattern Not Affected.
Pass64,529 miles (+2,051)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 64,529 miles
- Test number
- 843844017168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 62,478 miles
- Test number
- 374881816109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,478 miles (+2,185)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,478 miles
- Test number
- 814439506107
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2006
- Odometer
- 60,293 miles
- Test number
- 703158415147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T479 RCT
- Does T479 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T479 RCT expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T479 RCT?
- The MOT on T479 RCT expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T479 RCT done?
- T479 RCT was recorded at 84,251 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 1,312 miles a year.
- Has T479 RCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T479 RCT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T479 RCT 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 T479 RCT find?
- T479 RCT passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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