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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

TTM 473MOT history

TTM 473 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2026
Mileage
88,810 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TTM 473
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

TTM 473 was last recorded at 88,810 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,722 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,088 miles
Average per year
3,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,810 miles
  • 2025 – 87,722 miles
  • 2024 – 86,455 miles
  • 2023 – 82,248 miles
  • 2022 – 79,517 miles
  • 2021 – 74,939 miles
  • 2020 – 70,809 miles
  • 2019 – 65,987 miles
  • 2018 – 59,680 miles
  • 2017 – 57,933 miles
  • 2016 – 53,839 miles
  • 2015 – 47,444 miles
  • 2014 – 41,787 miles
  • 2013 – 41,128 miles
  • 2012 – 36,753 miles
  • 2011 – 33,938 miles
  • 2010 – 30,994 miles
  • 2009 – 28,321 miles
  • 2008 – 25,362 miles
  • 2007 – 21,695 miles
  • 2006 – 17,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,810 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to petrol tank both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,810 miles (+1,088)4 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    125493384711
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to petrol tank both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass87,722 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,722 miles
    Test number
    617637983004
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail87,722 miles (+1,267)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,722 miles
    Test number
    733683082181
    • MajorOffside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,455 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,455 miles
    Test number
    998612892787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,248 miles (+2,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    628462261357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,517 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    528423666268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,939 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    673357728446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,809 miles (+4,822)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,809 miles
    Test number
    959337576327
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass65,987 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,987 miles
    Test number
    645975357665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    957691569632
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal perished & split close to excess

  11. Fail59,679 miles (+1,746)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,679 miles
    Test number
    352514463977
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal perished & split close to excess

  12. Pass57,933 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,933 miles
    Test number
    971016188609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre starting to crack up in tread

  13. Pass53,839 miles (+6,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,839 miles
    Test number
    115368291370
    • 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)

  14. Pass47,444 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,444 miles
    Test number
    666162325115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,787 miles (+659)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    218658644189
    • NoteAdvise minor marks in windscreen
    • NoteAdvise play in front p bushes
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake discs
    • NoteAdvise wiper condition deteriorating

  16. Pass41,128 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    148847763280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,753 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    155920772257
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass36,753 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    468490772250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,938 miles (+2,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,938 miles
    Test number
    425780171234
    • NoteFront and rear number plates incorrect type

  20. Pass30,994 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,994 miles
    Test number
    233572170219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,321 miles (+2,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,321 miles
    Test number
    351188669254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass25,362 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    553375678247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,344 miles (+3,649)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,344 miles
    Test number
    342064178249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass21,695 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,695 miles
    Test number
    961079367299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,506 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,506 miles
    Test number
    594515476253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,685 miles
    Test number
    163600466015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about TTM 473

What vehicle is registration TTM 473 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TTM 473 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TTM 473 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TTM 473 expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TTM 473?
The MOT on TTM 473 expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TTM 473 done?
TTM 473 was recorded at 88,810 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,640 miles a year.
Has TTM 473 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TTM 473 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on TTM 473 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 TTM 473 find?
TTM 473 failed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to petrol tank both pipes; offside front position lamp lens seriously defective; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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