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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T847 DCYMOT history

T847 DCY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 29,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
29,462 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T847 DCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T847 DCY was last recorded at 29,462 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2010: 14,657 miles, lower than 136,003 miles on 13 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,658 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,804 miles
Average per year
978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,462 miles
  • 2025 – 27,658 miles
  • 2024 – 26,310 miles
  • 2023 – 25,791 miles
  • 2022 – 23,851 miles
  • 2021 – 23,695 miles
  • 2020 – 19,845 miles
  • 2019 – 19,814 miles
  • 2017 – 19,567 miles
  • 2016 – 18,100 miles
  • 2015 – 16,711 miles
  • 2012 – 16,473 miles
  • 2011 – 15,535 miles
  • 2010 – 14,657 miles
  • 2009 – 136,003 miles
  • 2008 – 12,499 miles
  • 2007 – 11,371 miles
  • 2006 – 10,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,462 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,462 miles (+1,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    29,462 miles
    Test number
    862948785098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass27,658 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    519207086617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,310 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    26,310 miles
    Test number
    116004316127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    25,791 miles
    Test number
    721213273574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail25,784 miles (+1,933)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,784 miles
    Test number
    606640150024
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass23,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,851 miles
    Test number
    528690771579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail23,851 miles (+156)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,851 miles
    Test number
    998295454160
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass23,695 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    23,695 miles
    Test number
    656902849915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,692 miles (+3,847)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,692 miles
    Test number
    161564224742
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass19,845 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,845 miles
    Test number
    250148504711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,814 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    19,814 miles
    Test number
    866763284815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,567 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,567 miles
    Test number
    516841458309
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass19,186 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    19,186 miles
    Test number
    528382011156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,100 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,100 miles
    Test number
    669509933141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,711 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,711 miles
    Test number
    986249345051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,473 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    407890382115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,535 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,535 miles
    Test number
    108435481152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,657 miles (-121,346)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,657 miles
    Test number
    670903990148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass136,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    136,003 miles
    Test number
    594284499196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,603 miles (+1,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,603 miles
    Test number
    701294999169
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass12,499 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,499 miles
    Test number
    293942598124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,371 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,371 miles
    Test number
    262079097477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,118 miles
    Test number
    600733196171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T847 DCY

Does T847 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T847 DCY is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T847 DCY?
The MOT on T847 DCY is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T847 DCY done?
T847 DCY was recorded at 29,462 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 978 miles a year.
Has T847 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T847 DCY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T847 DCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T847 DCY find?
T847 DCY passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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