BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T483 FANMOT history
T483 FAN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 49,265 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 944 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T483 FAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T483 FAN was last recorded at 49,265 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 49,258 miles · 16 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 944 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,265 miles
- 2023 – 49,258 miles
- 2022 – 49,190 miles
- 2021 – 49,179 miles
- 2019 – 48,959 miles
- 2018 – 48,548 miles
- 2017 – 48,264 miles
- 2016 – 47,368 miles
- 2015 – 46,330 miles
- 2014 – 45,413 miles
- 2013 – 43,940 miles
- 2012 – 42,208 miles
- 2011 – 40,391 miles
- 2010 – 38,922 miles
- 2009 – 36,546 miles
- 2008 – 34,761 miles
- 2007 – 31,721 miles
- 2006 – 29,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,265 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,265 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 49,265 miles
- Test number
- 465933946700
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,258 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 49,258 miles
- Test number
- 749903588764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,190 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 49,190 miles
- Test number
- 169679711919
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,190 miles (+11)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,190 miles
- Test number
- 133777928625
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 49,179 miles
- Test number
- 972254068151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,179 miles (+220)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,179 miles
- Test number
- 886838703843
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to condition of front tyres (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass48,959 miles (+411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 48,959 miles
- Test number
- 241764422671
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass48,548 miles (+284)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 48,548 miles
- Test number
- 462810163368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,264 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 48,264 miles
- Test number
- 262492439881
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and worn
Fail48,264 miles (+896)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,264 miles
- Test number
- 866804426790
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and worn
Pass47,368 miles (+1,038)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 47,368 miles
- Test number
- 325443327427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,330 miles (+917)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 46,330 miles
- Test number
- 749416085080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,413 miles (+1,473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 45,413 miles
- Test number
- 808425084069
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass43,940 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,940 miles
- Test number
- 689859973060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,881 miles (+1,673)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,881 miles
- Test number
- 185251073042
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass42,208 miles (+1,817)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,208 miles
- Test number
- 137011482014
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass40,391 miles (+1,469)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,391 miles
- Test number
- 669450181046
- NoteAll four tyres are showing signs of perishing
Pass38,922 miles (+2,376)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 38,922 miles
- Test number
- 604661580019
- NoteO/s/f tyre pressure low
Pass36,546 miles (+1,785)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 36,546 miles
- Test number
- 112645979020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,761 miles (+3,040)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,761 miles
- Test number
- 124110288498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,721 miles (+1,843)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,721 miles
- Test number
- 413012287062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,878 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 29,878 miles
- Test number
- 843564876027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,850 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,850 miles
- Test number
- 300297166026
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Questions about T483 FAN
- Does T483 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T483 FAN is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T483 FAN?
- The MOT on T483 FAN is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T483 FAN done?
- T483 FAN was recorded at 49,265 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 944 miles a year.
- Has T483 FAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T483 FAN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on T483 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 T483 FAN find?
- T483 FAN passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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