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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T481 UFSMOT history

T481 UFS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 78,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2026
Mileage
78,057 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 UFS
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T481 UFS was last recorded at 78,057 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,401 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,656 miles
Average per year
2,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,057 miles
  • 2025 – 75,401 miles
  • 2024 – 73,201 miles
  • 2023 – 71,558 miles
  • 2022 – 70,533 miles
  • 2021 – 70,051 miles
  • 2020 – 69,448 miles
  • 2019 – 66,085 miles
  • 2018 – 62,288 miles
  • 2017 – 58,766 miles
  • 2016 – 55,011 miles
  • 2015 – 47,683 miles
  • 2014 – 43,165 miles
  • 2013 – 37,141 miles
  • 2012 – 36,685 miles
  • 2011 – 36,538 miles
  • 2010 – 34,784 miles
  • 2009 – 32,895 miles
  • 2008 – 30,721 miles
  • 2007 – 27,782 miles
  • 2006 – 25,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,057 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,057 miles (+2,656)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    927645822498
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,401 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,401 miles
    Test number
    485716415322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    474614622899
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail73,201 miles (+1,643)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    988372801178
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,558 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    904775195173
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail71,546 miles (+1,013)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,546 miles
    Test number
    454783285453
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass70,533 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,533 miles
    Test number
    264264796532
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail70,529 miles (+478)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    773513464493
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,051 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,051 miles
    Test number
    634809721767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail70,027 miles (+579)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    491564347528
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,448 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,448 miles
    Test number
    155411799781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail69,442 miles (+3,357)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,442 miles
    Test number
    144744171014
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass66,085 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    308914149276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail66,085 miles (+3,797)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    797690889597
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass62,288 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,288 miles
    Test number
    360787050040
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes cover with grease
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres sidewalls starting to crack
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak From engine
    • 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)

  16. Fail62,287 miles (+3,521)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    132971828395
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes cover with grease
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres sidewalls starting to crack
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak From engine
    • 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)

  17. Pass58,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,766 miles
    Test number
    320779218542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail58,766 miles (+3,755)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,766 miles
    Test number
    678744260112
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass55,011 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,011 miles
    Test number
    393169287305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,683 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,683 miles
    Test number
    109150755010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,165 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,165 miles
    Test number
    736003944051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,141 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,141 miles
    Test number
    976156553014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,685 miles (+8)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,685 miles
    Test number
    785387262059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBoth front headlamps have condensation in glass
    • NoteEngine mis-firing

  24. Fail36,677 miles (+139)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,677 miles
    Test number
    115406662098
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBoth front headlamps have condensation in glass
    • NoteEngine mis-firing

  25. Pass36,538 miles (+4)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,538 miles
    Test number
    537988361019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light lit
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f headlamps have condendsation but beam ok

  26. Fail36,534 miles (+1,750)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,534 miles
    Test number
    287187361087
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light lit
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f headlamps have condendsation but beam ok

  27. Pass34,784 miles (+1,889)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    192709260475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f=o/s/f headlamps condinsated/beam ok

  28. Pass32,895 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    981364659065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    331074368032
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp glass slight water misting pattern ok on beam tester

  30. Fail30,721 miles (+2,939)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    330913168060
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp glass slight water misting pattern ok on beam tester

  31. Pass27,782 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    191187237003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail27,776 miles (+2,592)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,776 miles
    Test number
    453386537082
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  33. Pass25,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,184 miles
    Test number
    191107746488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 UFS

Does T481 UFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 UFS expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 UFS?
The MOT on T481 UFS expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 UFS done?
T481 UFS was recorded at 78,057 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,634 miles a year.
Has T481 UFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 UFS has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T481 UFS 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 T481 UFS find?
T481 UFS failed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside front service brake excessively binding; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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