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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T47 CCUMOT history

T47 CCU is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2024
Mileage
154,601 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T47 CCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T47 CCU was last recorded at 154,601 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 2,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,551 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,050 miles
Average per year
5,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,601 miles
  • 2023 – 152,551 miles
  • 2022 – 149,797 miles
  • 2021 – 145,942 miles
  • 2020 – 145,930 miles
  • 2019 – 142,401 miles
  • 2018 – 134,249 miles
  • 2017 – 128,747 miles
  • 2016 – 119,611 miles
  • 2015 – 110,913 miles
  • 2014 – 102,900 miles
  • 2013 – 96,332 miles
  • 2012 – 91,944 miles
  • 2011 – 91,211 miles
  • 2010 – 89,970 miles
  • 2009 – 87,668 miles
  • 2008 – 82,391 miles
  • 2007 – 72,613 miles
  • 2006 – 63,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,601 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear middle of car (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor\ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor \sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,601 miles (+2,050)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,601 miles
    Test number
    622861007475
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear middle of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor\ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor \sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,551 miles
    Test number
    881935622743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,545 miles (+2,748)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,545 miles
    Test number
    194676402548
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,797 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,797 miles
    Test number
    720868965269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,942 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,942 miles
    Test number
    630762901053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail145,934 miles (+4)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,934 miles
    Test number
    665025865229
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking filler hose clips broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play top link broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail145,930 miles (+3,529)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,930 miles
    Test number
    279313344785
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,401 miles (+8,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,401 miles
    Test number
    199452848859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass134,249 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,249 miles
    Test number
    596340452220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail134,238 miles (+17)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,238 miles
    Test number
    545186293599
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake cable (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail134,221 miles (+5,474)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,221 miles
    Test number
    675266131285
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass128,747 miles (+9,136)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,747 miles
    Test number
    523119080700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,611 miles (+8,698)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    461892852216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,913 miles (+8,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,913 miles
    Test number
    897235407243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount bush rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just passed (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount bush rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass102,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    419301914374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail102,900 miles (+6,568)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    126141214301
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    127720213377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail96,330 miles (+4,386)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    577750813368
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,944 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,944 miles
    Test number
    236050012371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    328434991476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,211 miles (+1,241)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    346854191449
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  22. Pass89,970 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,970 miles
    Test number
    964375980258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,668 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,668 miles
    Test number
    271964699258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,391 miles (+9,778)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,391 miles
    Test number
    981889628168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,613 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,613 miles
    Test number
    353797537142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,448 miles
    Test number
    493568456134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T47 CCU

Does T47 CCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T47 CCU expired on 20 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T47 CCU?
The MOT on T47 CCU expired on 20 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T47 CCU done?
T47 CCU was recorded at 154,601 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 5,171 miles a year.
Has T47 CCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T47 CCU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T47 CCU 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 CCU find?
T47 CCU failed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear middle of car; emissions unable to be completed; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 7 more.

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