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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T47 ABMMOT history

T47 ABM is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 67,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2023
Mileage
67,194 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T47 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T47 ABM was last recorded at 67,194 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 3,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,638 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,556 miles
Average per year
2,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 67,194 miles
  • 2021 – 63,638 miles
  • 2019 – 54,106 miles
  • 2018 – 51,781 miles
  • 2017 – 48,098 miles
  • 2016 – 41,254 miles
  • 2015 – 33,480 miles
  • 2014 – 30,214 miles
  • 2013 – 26,013 miles
  • 2012 – 23,070 miles
  • 2011 – 22,934 miles
  • 2010 – 22,516 miles
  • 2009 – 21,697 miles
  • 2008 – 21,095 miles
  • 2007 – 20,652 miles
  • 2006 – 19,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,194 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe near join with rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,194 miles (+3,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    343566799004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass63,638 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    180775503587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    872131925198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,106 miles (+2,325)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    112785398518
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass51,781 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    950456199460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail51,777 miles (+3,679)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,777 miles
    Test number
    350572400488
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass48,098 miles (+114)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,098 miles
    Test number
    997382693136
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe near join with rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper tension/retaining spring missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe near join with rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail47,984 miles (+6,730)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    435440888790
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe near join with rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper tension/retaining spring missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe near join with rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass41,254 miles (+7,774)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,254 miles
    Test number
    341916321901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper retaining/tension spring clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on shoulders (also cracked/perished)

  10. Pass33,480 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    838904985086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,477 miles (+3,263)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,477 miles
    Test number
    848004275071
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass30,214 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,214 miles
    Test number
    185373674082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,013 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,013 miles
    Test number
    665626943081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,070 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,070 miles
    Test number
    346940742007
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass22,934 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,934 miles
    Test number
    285756641024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,516 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,516 miles
    Test number
    992180640094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,697 miles (+602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,697 miles
    Test number
    242675049007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,095 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,095 miles
    Test number
    153624348435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,652 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,652 miles
    Test number
    784291157066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,929 miles
    Test number
    193754756018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T47 ABM

Does T47 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T47 ABM expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T47 ABM?
The MOT on T47 ABM expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T47 ABM done?
T47 ABM was recorded at 67,194 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 2,958 miles a year.
Has T47 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T47 ABM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T47 ABM 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 T47 ABM find?
T47 ABM passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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