BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T979 WFBMOT history
T979 WFB is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,119 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 147,119 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,930 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T979 WFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T979 WFB was last recorded at 147,119 miles on 29 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,119 miles · 14 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,930 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,119 miles
- 2025 – 146,054 miles
- 2023 – 144,986 miles
- 2018 – 144,955 miles
- 2016 – 138,807 miles
- 2015 – 128,156 miles
- 2014 – 122,442 miles
- 2013 – 121,013 miles
- 2012 – 120,090 miles
- 2011 – 120,081 miles
- 2010 – 111,476 miles
- 2009 – 97,272 miles
- 2008 – 83,076 miles
- 2007 – 72,818 miles
- 2005 – 66,727 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,119 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, 2010–2015
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,119 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 147,119 miles
- Test number
- 435749364300
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail147,119 miles (+1,065)3 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,119 miles
- Test number
- 850125979307
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm inner balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,054 miles (+1,068)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 146,054 miles
- Test number
- 763614636770
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,986 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 144,986 miles
- Test number
- 656530283989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,955 miles (+6,148)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 144,955 miles
- Test number
- 875646509301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,807 miles (+10,651)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 138,807 miles
- Test number
- 213272654170
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass128,156 miles (+5,714)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 128,156 miles
- Test number
- 426939943977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,442 miles (+1,429)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 122,442 miles
- Test number
- 617569514242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,013 miles (+923)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 121,013 miles
- Test number
- 888211223203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,090 miles (+9)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 120,090 miles
- Test number
- 989247432286
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteBattery light on
- NoteBoth front flexi hoses cracked
- NoteBoth front wishbonme rear bushes perrishing
- NoteWipers worn
Pass120,081 miles (+8,605)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 120,081 miles
- Test number
- 175797711229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,476 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 111,476 miles
- Test number
- 180630520171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAirbag Light on
- NoteNearside wiper splitting on ends
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Fail111,476 miles (+14,204)5 failures2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,476 miles
- Test number
- 194877400149
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAirbag Light on
- NoteNearside wiper splitting on ends
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Pass97,272 miles (+14,196)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 97,272 miles
- Test number
- 632927149023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front indicator lense cracked
Pass83,076 miles (+10,258)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 83,076 miles
- Test number
- 481938508051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass72,818 miles (+6,091)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 72,818 miles
- Test number
- 720898207052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,727 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 66,727 miles
- Test number
- 202468145389
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Questions about T979 WFB
- Does T979 WFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 WFB is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T979 WFB?
- The MOT on T979 WFB is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T979 WFB done?
- T979 WFB was recorded at 147,119 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,930 miles a year.
- Has T979 WFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T979 WFB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T979 WFB 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 T979 WFB find?
- T979 WFB passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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