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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T483 OEGMOT history

T483 OEG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
139,444 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T483 OEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T483 OEG was last recorded at 139,444 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,759 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
685 miles
Average per year
5,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,444 miles
  • 2022 – 138,759 miles
  • 2020 – 138,396 miles
  • 2018 – 137,603 miles
  • 2017 – 136,464 miles
  • 2016 – 133,903 miles
  • 2015 – 125,229 miles
  • 2014 – 117,657 miles
  • 2013 – 111,190 miles
  • 2012 – 98,569 miles
  • 2011 – 82,769 miles
  • 2010 – 76,607 miles
  • 2009 – 65,926 miles
  • 2008 – 59,305 miles
  • 2007 – 50,018 miles
  • 2006 – 38,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,444 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near front shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension hub corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near front shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension hub corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inners
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS bottle (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear multiple rear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front tie rod arm has slight play inside steering rack.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,444 miles (+685)2 major1 minor23 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,444 miles
    Test number
    860551282685
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near front shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension hub corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near front shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension hub corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inners
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS bottle (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear multiple rear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass138,759 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,759 miles
    Test number
    279613422280
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod arm has slight play inside steering rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail138,759 miles (+363)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,759 miles
    Test number
    496649955386
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod arm has slight play inside steering rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass138,396 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,396 miles
    Test number
    479969739313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,391 miles (+8)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,391 miles
    Test number
    431346458345
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail138,383 miles (+780)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,383 miles
    Test number
    298058970974
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass137,603 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,603 miles
    Test number
    214459017641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,464 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,464 miles
    Test number
    780453053441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,903 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,903 miles
    Test number
    746836990578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail133,831 miles (+8,602)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,831 miles
    Test number
    257629835586
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass125,229 miles (+7,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,229 miles
    Test number
    351620504684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

  12. Pass117,657 miles (+6,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,657 miles
    Test number
    805238184230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass111,190 miles (+12,621)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    188744463265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,569 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,569 miles
    Test number
    349620262114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDrivers window dont work
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  15. Fail98,569 miles (+15,800)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,569 miles
    Test number
    547699552143
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDrivers window dont work
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  16. Fail82,769 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,769 miles
    Test number
    468190011167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass82,769 miles (+6,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,769 miles
    Test number
    735770311176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass76,607 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,607 miles
    Test number
    301723710196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,555 miles (+10,629)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    230581910481
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail65,926 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    502687399081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass65,926 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    723767699013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,305 miles (+9,287)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,305 miles
    Test number
    714989598028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass50,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,018 miles
    Test number
    290785997048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,018 miles (+11,322)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,018 miles
    Test number
    602413197012
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass38,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,696 miles
    Test number
    341471706135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T483 OEG

Does T483 OEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T483 OEG expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T483 OEG?
The MOT on T483 OEG expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T483 OEG done?
T483 OEG was recorded at 139,444 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 5,761 miles a year.
Has T483 OEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T483 OEG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T483 OEG 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 OEG find?
T483 OEG failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 23 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 23 more.

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