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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T490 FANMOT history

T490 FAN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,503 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 FAN
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 FAN was last recorded at 112,503 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 4,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,610 miles · 14 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
4,893 miles
Average per year
3,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,503 miles
  • 2017 – 107,610 miles
  • 2016 – 103,366 miles
  • 2015 – 100,304 miles
  • 2014 – 97,946 miles
  • 2012 – 93,668 miles
  • 2011 – 88,109 miles
  • 2010 – 80,991 miles
  • 2009 – 69,986 miles
  • 2008 – 61,643 miles
  • 2007 – 46,746 miles
  • 2005 – 36,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,503 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake discs are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAll four jacking points are showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front and rear suspensions are showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,503 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,503 miles
    Test number
    844111766408
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four jacking points are showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear suspensions are showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read14 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    510808450371
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four jacking points are showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear suspensions are showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have condensation in them
    • AdvisoryBoth rears and the offside front jacking point rubbers are missing
    • AdvisoryBoth sills have plastic covers fitted

  3. Pass107,610 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,610 miles
    Test number
    423502223522
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  4. Fail107,610 miles (+4,244)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,610 miles
    Test number
    469552048247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  5. Pass103,366 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    897600469302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,304 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,304 miles
    Test number
    128061625087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,299 miles (+2,353)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,299 miles
    Test number
    137179515485
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Fail97,946 miles3 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    396258114092
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust center cover corroded

  9. Pass97,946 miles (+4,278)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    568098214081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust center cover corroded

  10. Pass93,668 miles (+5,559)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,668 miles
    Test number
    717217022399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leaks on engine
    • NotePlay in o/s tie rod
    • NoteUnable to see sills due to body kit fitted

  11. Pass88,109 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    375706341310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    436479831311
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

  13. Fail87,870 miles (+72)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,870 miles
    Test number
    855217931320
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail87,798 miles (+6,807)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    396942231377
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass80,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    812130950225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,989 miles (+11,003)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    454160750239
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass69,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    244147659060
    • 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)

  18. Fail69,986 miles (+8,343)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    150147559405
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass61,643 miles (+14,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    262293958062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass46,746 miles (+10,377)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,746 miles
    Test number
    670964557034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,369 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    104905155310
    • NoteBoth front tyres developing cracks around the tread edges, advise renewing front tyres.

  22. Fail36,369 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    411985055392
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres developing cracks around the tread edges, advise renewing front tyres.

Questions about T490 FAN

Does T490 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T490 FAN is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T490 FAN?
The MOT on T490 FAN is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T490 FAN done?
T490 FAN was recorded at 112,503 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 3,800 miles a year.
Has T490 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 FAN has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T490 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 T490 FAN find?
T490 FAN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: all brake discs are corroded; all four jacking points are showing signs of corrosion; both front and rear suspensions are showing signs of corrosion, and 5 more.

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