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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T479 XDEMOT history

T479 XDE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 170,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
170,301 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 XDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 XDE was last recorded at 170,301 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 8,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,344 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,957 miles
Average per year
5,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,301 miles
  • 2024 – 161,344 miles
  • 2023 – 156,115 miles
  • 2022 – 155,456 miles
  • 2021 – 155,446 miles
  • 2019 – 150,129 miles
  • 2018 – 145,863 miles
  • 2017 – 140,637 miles
  • 2016 – 135,558 miles
  • 2015 – 130,040 miles
  • 2014 – 124,821 miles
  • 2012 – 114,290 miles
  • 2011 – 111,597 miles
  • 2010 – 102,903 miles
  • 2009 – 94,940 miles
  • 2008 – 89,530 miles
  • 2007 – 79,703 miles
  • 2006 – 72,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,301 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,301 miles
    Test number
    871203061370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail170,301 miles (+8,957)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,301 miles
    Test number
    859191027400
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,344 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,344 miles
    Test number
    611858207479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,115 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,115 miles
    Test number
    878956085798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,997 miles (+541)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,997 miles
    Test number
    380611037425
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  6. Pass155,456 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,456 miles
    Test number
    448935090462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,446 miles (+5,317)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,446 miles
    Test number
    327281264281
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

  8. Pass150,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,129 miles
    Test number
    103064783167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,129 miles (+4,266)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,129 miles
    Test number
    210561641107
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass145,863 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,863 miles
    Test number
    430120526988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,637 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,637 miles
    Test number
    270829090308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,593 miles (+5,035)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,593 miles
    Test number
    718730143936
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass135,558 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,558 miles
    Test number
    117664962943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail135,558 miles (+5,518)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,558 miles
    Test number
    225427992471
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail130,040 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,040 miles
    Test number
    456632445023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass130,040 miles (+5,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    130,040 miles
    Test number
    558562745096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass124,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    608272024036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail124,821 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    186792424003
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail124,821 miles (+10,531)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    729636214060
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise under body surface corrsion

  20. Pass114,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,290 miles
    Test number
    878765812228
    • NoteAirbag light on

  21. Fail114,290 miles (+2,693)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,290 miles
    Test number
    377704612449
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  22. Pass111,597 miles (+8,694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,597 miles
    Test number
    826985611242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,903 miles
    Test number
    874156390188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,903 miles (+7,963)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,903 miles
    Test number
    560049080118
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass94,940 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    180594599163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteCenter mirror adrift from screen

  26. Fail94,940 miles (+5,410)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    971934899126
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteCenter mirror adrift from screen

  27. Pass89,530 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    142547698154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail89,476 miles (+9,773)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,476 miles
    Test number
    274711198156
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass79,703 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    651471697198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    771013196146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T479 XDE

Does T479 XDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T479 XDE expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T479 XDE?
The MOT on T479 XDE expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T479 XDE done?
T479 XDE was recorded at 170,301 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 5,099 miles a year.
Has T479 XDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 XDE has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T479 XDE 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 XDE find?
T479 XDE passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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