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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T483 UBAMOT history

T483 UBA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2023
Mileage
150,814 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T483 UBA
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T483 UBA was last recorded at 150,814 miles on 13 Mar 2022, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,792 miles · 12 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,814 miles
  • 2021 – 145,427 miles
  • 2020 – 140,112 miles
  • 2019 – 129,414 miles
  • 2018 – 121,410 miles
  • 2017 – 113,533 miles
  • 2016 – 99,419 miles
  • 2015 – 87,936 miles
  • 2014 – 81,107 miles
  • 2013 – 75,090 miles
  • 2012 – 72,406 miles
  • 2011 – 71,161 miles
  • 2010 – 68,957 miles
  • 2009 – 65,430 miles
  • 2008 – 61,233 miles
  • 2007 – 57,640 miles
  • 2006 – 52,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,814 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,814 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,814 miles
    Test number
    334762387876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,792 miles (+5,365)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,792 miles
    Test number
    853779825428
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,427 miles (+5,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,427 miles
    Test number
    448943212009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,112 miles
    Test number
    300995073499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,112 miles (+10,698)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,112 miles
    Test number
    147133353163
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass129,414 miles (+8,004)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,414 miles
    Test number
    458976504347
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,410 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    517231377141
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail121,404 miles (+7,871)1 dangerous5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    937766305798
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking before brake hose, brake hose deteriorating (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 126 not locking compared to offside 217 locking (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear tyre size different from fronts (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses rubber losing its flex and ferrals corroded (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed been catch inner wheel arch (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. faster to react (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff damp and rear gearbox, also propshaft rubber dougnut contaminated with oil
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights head light adjuster set to 2 but aim passed for test but if set to 0 will blind other road users
    • AdvisoryVehicle pesented for test low on oil and warning light on topped up 1.5 liter

  9. Pass113,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,533 miles
    Test number
    885720488787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,533 miles (+14,114)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,533 miles
    Test number
    881965109971
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle HANDBRAKE (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass99,419 miles (+11,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    857892506147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    369550475044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,936 miles (+6,829)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    895780475092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass81,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,107 miles
    Test number
    845567164073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,107 miles (+6,017)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,107 miles
    Test number
    117046464021
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass75,090 miles (+2,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    529938453006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,406 miles (+1,245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,406 miles
    Test number
    247879962015
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiring loome insecure under nearside front wheel arch. bare wires.

  18. Pass71,161 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,161 miles
    Test number
    779569061084
    • NoteNearside front seat belt stalk sticking slightly when under load

  19. Fail71,161 miles (+2,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,161 miles
    Test number
    969909661061
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass68,957 miles (+3,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,957 miles
    Test number
    923301770033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass65,430 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    874021869182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriorated

  22. Fail65,429 miles (+4,196)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    591991669168
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriorated

  23. Pass61,233 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    232662168437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,640 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,640 miles
    Test number
    510289567157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,533 miles (+4,627)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,533 miles
    Test number
    823173367154
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass52,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,906 miles
    Test number
    203790566125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T483 UBA

Does T483 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T483 UBA expired on 12 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T483 UBA?
The MOT on T483 UBA expired on 12 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T483 UBA done?
T483 UBA was recorded at 150,814 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2022, an average of 6,213 miles a year.
Has T483 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T483 UBA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T483 UBA 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 UBA find?
T483 UBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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