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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T485 HSOMOT history

T485 HSO is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 61,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2023
Mileage
61,246 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2022
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 HSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2023
Latest MOT test
31 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 HSO was last recorded at 61,246 miles on 31 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,246 miles · 21 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 61,246 miles
  • 2021 – 61,178 miles
  • 2020 – 60,049 miles
  • 2018 – 59,500 miles
  • 2017 – 56,330 miles
  • 2014 – 55,160 miles
  • 2013 – 53,119 miles
  • 2010 – 49,074 miles
  • 2009 – 45,896 miles
  • 2006 – 45,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,246 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFloor covered with undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    949221931662
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFloor covered with underseal

  2. Fail61,246 miles (+68)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    600419275857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFloor covered with underseal

  3. Pass61,178 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,178 miles
    Test number
    466645507641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,049 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,049 miles
    Test number
    897117876237
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface rust

  5. Pass59,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    354959089884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,500 miles (+3,170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    710141233358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass56,330 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    888376490843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,160 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,160 miles
    Test number
    256784854421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,119 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,119 miles
    Test number
    268922363443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,114 miles (+4,040)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,114 miles
    Test number
    155726753102
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass49,074 miles (+3,178)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,074 miles
    Test number
    272256740281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack and nearside outer ball joint.

  12. Pass45,896 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    451466539232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,215 miles
    Test number
    304328096414
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T485 HSO

Does T485 HSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T485 HSO expired on 30 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T485 HSO?
The MOT on T485 HSO expired on 30 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T485 HSO done?
T485 HSO was recorded at 61,246 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2022, an average of 1,028 miles a year.
Has T485 HSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 HSO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T485 HSO 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 T485 HSO find?
T485 HSO passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2022 with 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear service brake binding but not excessively; floor covered with underseal.

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