
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T47 AMGMOT history
T47 AMG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,916 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 120,916 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T47 AMG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T47 AMG was last recorded at 120,916 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 2,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 118,236 miles · 30 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,680 miles
- Average per year
- 5,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 120,916 miles
- 2021 – 118,236 miles
- 2020 – 116,547 miles
- 2019 – 114,445 miles
- 2018 – 109,576 miles
- 2017 – 105,306 miles
- 2016 – 100,799 miles
- 2015 – 95,578 miles
- 2014 – 92,534 miles
- 2013 – 87,248 miles
- 2012 – 82,763 miles
- 2011 – 75,322 miles
- 2010 – 69,508 miles
- 2009 – 60,941 miles
- 2008 – 53,011 miles
- 2007 – 37,811 miles
- 2006 – 26,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very close to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Central Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
32 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,916 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 120,916 miles
- Test number
- 103578010425
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very close to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail120,916 miles (+2,680)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,916 miles
- Test number
- 486191464913
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner/outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very close to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass118,236 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 118,236 miles
- Test number
- 126315759160
- AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very close to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate intermittent (7.1.6 (a))
Fail118,234 miles (+1,687)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,234 miles
- Test number
- 450050580124
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very close to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass116,547 miles (+2,102)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 116,547 miles
- Test number
- 500540065821
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,445 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,445 miles
- Test number
- 722216023346
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,443 miles (+4,867)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,443 miles
- Test number
- 106710925304
- MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake just met requirement may needs adjusting
Pass109,576 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 109,576 miles
- Test number
- 686750231787
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn from inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from inner/outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded lower ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen has wiper scuff marks
Fail109,575 miles (+4,269)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,575 miles
- Test number
- 307619847522
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released in dash board warning (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/n/s (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn from inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from inner/outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded lower ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen has wiper scuff marks
Pass105,306 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 105,306 miles
- Test number
- 403281875200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail105,306 miles (+4,507)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,306 miles
- Test number
- 552218121115
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre flat
Pass100,799 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 100,799 miles
- Test number
- 894267108393
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Fail100,797 miles (+5,219)12 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,797 miles
- Test number
- 274434045218
- FailureCentre Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front discs in poor condition (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureObligatory mirror insecure rear view (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning leaking and noisey (2.3.3a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Pass95,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 95,578 miles
- Test number
- 582084905315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,578 miles (+3,044)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,578 miles
- Test number
- 825910449297
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 92,534 miles
- Test number
- 678432104399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,534 miles (+5,286)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,534 miles
- Test number
- 339131404341
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,248 miles (+128)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 87,248 miles
- Test number
- 568515193263
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail87,120 miles (+4,357)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,120 miles
- Test number
- 846308883268
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass82,763 miles (+3)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 82,763 miles
- Test number
- 326502972226
- NoteAirbag light on
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Fail82,760 miles (+7,438)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,760 miles
- Test number
- 626531672208
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAirbag light on
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass75,322 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 75,322 miles
- Test number
- 728281771281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,258 miles (+5,750)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,258 miles
- Test number
- 306000761283
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,508 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 69,508 miles
- Test number
- 421219490239
- NoteFront discs wearing
Fail69,507 miles (+8,566)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,507 miles
- Test number
- 813875190215
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront discs wearing
Pass60,941 miles (+867)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 60,941 miles
- Test number
- 593179569169
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass60,074 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 60,074 miles
- Test number
- 362253329067
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteTyres damaged slightly on sidewalls
Fail60,074 miles (+7,063)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,074 miles
- Test number
- 102031929434
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteTyres damaged slightly on sidewalls
Pass53,011 miles (+15,200)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 53,011 miles
- Test number
- 313162108122
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,811 miles (+10,859)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 37,811 miles
- Test number
- 294720907437
- NoteChunk out of n/s/r tyre outer side wall † †play in both front lower ball joints † †play in both front lower arm rear bushes
Fail26,952 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,952 miles
- Test number
- 140910896033
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Pass26,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 26,952 miles
- Test number
- 274230996082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T47 AMG
- Does T47 AMG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T47 AMG expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T47 AMG?
- The MOT on T47 AMG expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T47 AMG done?
- T47 AMG was recorded at 120,916 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
- Has T47 AMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T47 AMG has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T47 AMG 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 AMG find?
- T47 AMG passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive very close to exhaust, and 2 more.
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