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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T480 FANMOT history

T480 FAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
115,716 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 FAN was last recorded at 115,716 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 13,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,559 miles · 18 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
13,157 miles
Average per year
3,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,716 miles
  • 2023 – 102,559 miles
  • 2021 – 76,547 miles
  • 2020 – 73,189 miles
  • 2019 – 64,957 miles
  • 2018 – 63,967 miles
  • 2017 – 62,864 miles
  • 2016 – 61,603 miles
  • 2015 – 60,632 miles
  • 2014 – 58,861 miles
  • 2013 – 57,823 miles
  • 2012 – 57,066 miles
  • 2011 – 56,345 miles
  • 2010 – 55,676 miles
  • 2009 – 54,182 miles
  • 2008 – 51,515 miles
  • 2007 – 47,760 miles
  • 2006 – 45,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,716 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,716 miles (+13,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,716 miles
    Test number
    994681298774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass102,559 miles (+26,012)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,559 miles
    Test number
    337868404830
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box skin corrosion deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion age related

  3. Pass76,547 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    994837562487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,544 miles (+3,355)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    775799868640
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating REAR BOTH WHEELS (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass73,189 miles (+8,232)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,189 miles
    Test number
    353242529263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,957 miles (+990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,957 miles
    Test number
    616472069016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass63,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    265860135857
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail63,967 miles (+1,103)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    695786959952
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass62,864 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,864 miles
    Test number
    303624326540
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass61,603 miles (+971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    342632285843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, scrubbing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray obscuring view
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass60,632 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,632 miles
    Test number
    817898745171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,861 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    246141064460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,823 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,823 miles
    Test number
    779812663100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,066 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    627483962100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,345 miles
    Test number
    176687751138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,345 miles (+669)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,345 miles
    Test number
    195277151198
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass55,676 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    510768550113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,182 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    271429259405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,515 miles (+3,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,515 miles
    Test number
    902263128182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass47,760 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,760 miles
    Test number
    602588627116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,092 miles
    Test number
    970179506125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 FAN

Does T480 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 FAN expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 FAN?
The MOT on T480 FAN expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 FAN done?
T480 FAN was recorded at 115,716 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
Has T480 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 FAN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T480 FAN 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 T480 FAN find?
T480 FAN passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front.

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