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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T480 KWBMOT history

T480 KWB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2024
Mileage
150,294 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 KWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 KWB was last recorded at 150,294 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,227 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
6,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,294 miles
  • 2022 – 145,161 miles
  • 2021 – 139,433 miles
  • 2020 – 133,665 miles
  • 2019 – 129,355 miles
  • 2018 – 122,558 miles
  • 2017 – 115,716 miles
  • 2016 – 107,662 miles
  • 2015 – 101,013 miles
  • 2014 – 96,232 miles
  • 2013 – 86,786 miles
  • 2012 – 75,422 miles
  • 2011 – 64,204 miles
  • 2010 – 56,294 miles
  • 2009 – 53,019 miles
  • 2008 – 49,152 miles
  • 2007 – 44,127 miles
  • 2006 – 39,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,294 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,294 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,294 miles
    Test number
    177861624899
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,227 miles (+5,066)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,227 miles
    Test number
    893274280081
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp

  3. Pass145,161 miles (+60)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,161 miles
    Test number
    683258910022
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,101 miles (+5,668)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    352762693919
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,433 miles (+247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,433 miles
    Test number
    590717846274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail139,186 miles (+5,521)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,186 miles
    Test number
    505707668325
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass133,665 miles (+4,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,665 miles
    Test number
    785864804518
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated PERISHED AND SPLIT (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,355 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,355 miles
    Test number
    682688899532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,558 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,558 miles
    Test number
    422303481670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,716 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,716 miles
    Test number
    729567464448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,542 miles (+7,880)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,542 miles
    Test number
    622651378730
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass107,662 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,662 miles
    Test number
    198820878906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,661 miles (+6,648)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,661 miles
    Test number
    193867870957
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  14. Pass101,013 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    337008689732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,232 miles
    Test number
    335026264456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,232 miles (+9,446)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,232 miles
    Test number
    365416764235
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass86,786 miles (+11,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,786 miles
    Test number
    335554043172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,422 miles (+11,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,422 miles
    Test number
    668671612106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass64,204 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,204 miles
    Test number
    588548191049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,294 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,294 miles
    Test number
    524390910106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,294 miles (+3,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,294 miles
    Test number
    553360010115
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,019 miles (+3,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    283737619466
    • 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)

  23. Pass49,152 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,152 miles
    Test number
    674089318196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,127 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    844773917150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,855 miles
    Test number
    111738316117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 KWB

Does T480 KWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 KWB expired on 14 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 KWB?
The MOT on T480 KWB expired on 14 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 KWB done?
T480 KWB was recorded at 150,294 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 6,328 miles a year.
Has T480 KWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 KWB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T480 KWB 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 KWB find?
T480 KWB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff damp.

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