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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T47 BKVMOT history

T47 BKV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2021
Mileage
175,129 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2020
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T47 BKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T47 BKV was last recorded at 175,129 miles on 20 Oct 2020, 3,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,789 miles · 16 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
3,340 miles
Average per year
7,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 175,129 miles
  • 2019 – 171,789 miles
  • 2018 – 164,625 miles
  • 2017 – 160,719 miles
  • 2016 – 153,061 miles
  • 2015 – 145,029 miles
  • 2014 – 137,740 miles
  • 2013 – 130,961 miles
  • 2012 – 123,753 miles
  • 2011 – 115,163 miles
  • 2010 – 106,296 miles
  • 2009 – 98,535 miles
  • 2008 – 91,644 miles
  • 2007 – 84,528 miles
  • 2006 – 73,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan structural support damaged and split (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil leak [bad] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear brake hoses are not secure

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. FailMileage not read4 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    424995621666
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan structural support damaged and split (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil leak [bad] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses are not secure

  2. Pass175,129 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,129 miles
    Test number
    893778847045
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,789 miles (+7,164)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,789 miles
    Test number
    350123336772
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,625 miles (+3,906)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,625 miles
    Test number
    549019878489
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both not cliped to shock (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6 mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wheelarches corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryBattery terminals lose
    • AdvisoryBoot and bonnet corroded
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion under side not excessive
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged had an impact
    • AdvisoryUndertray and sideskirts fitted

  5. Pass160,719 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,719 miles
    Test number
    806971763810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,666 miles (+7,605)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,666 miles
    Test number
    518221114416
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBonnet does not latch securely

  7. Pass153,061 miles (+8,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    153,061 miles
    Test number
    998052855746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass145,029 miles (+7,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    178459395467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass137,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,740 miles
    Test number
    326615204195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,740 miles (+6,779)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,740 miles
    Test number
    447945704181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass130,961 miles (+7,208)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,961 miles
    Test number
    386390213151
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS
    • NoteSUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS STARTING TO PERISH

  12. Pass123,753 miles (+25)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,753 miles
    Test number
    268135302169
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust front support broken

  13. Fail123,728 miles (+8,565)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,728 miles
    Test number
    646634702116
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust front support broken
    • NoteUnable to check rear seats and belts ( loaded )

  14. Pass115,163 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    115,163 miles
    Test number
    868318101141
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFan belt squeeky

  15. Fail115,159 miles (+8,863)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    656658801186
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFan belt squeeky

  16. Pass106,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    164174720116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail106,296 miles (+7,761)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    233914320427
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass98,535 miles (+6,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    712704019177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass91,644 miles (+7,116)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    950398728117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,528 miles (+11,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    211214717477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass73,417 miles (+457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,417 miles
    Test number
    682870906185
    • NoteNail in tyre

  22. Fail72,960 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,960 miles
    Test number
    150059476030
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T47 BKV

Does T47 BKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T47 BKV expired on 19 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T47 BKV?
The MOT on T47 BKV expired on 19 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T47 BKV done?
T47 BKV was recorded at 175,129 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2020, an average of 7,004 miles a year.
Has T47 BKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T47 BKV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T47 BKV 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 BKV find?
T47 BKV failed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipes; offside rear suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm bolts loose; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 14 more.

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