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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V47 EBYMOT history

V47 EBY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

V47 EBY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
139,236 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 EBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 EBY was last recorded at 139,236 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 2,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,736 miles · 2 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,500 miles
Average per year
4,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,236 miles
  • 2022 – 136,736 miles
  • 2021 – 135,851 miles
  • 2020 – 134,769 miles
  • 2018 – 133,327 miles
  • 2017 – 127,654 miles
  • 2016 – 122,884 miles
  • 2015 – 113,704 miles
  • 2014 – 109,912 miles
  • 2013 – 98,835 miles
  • 2012 – 93,084 miles
  • 2011 – 89,994 miles
  • 2010 – 84,131 miles
  • 2009 – 78,001 miles
  • 2007 – 68,540 miles
  • 2006 – 61,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,236 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,236 miles (+2,500)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,236 miles
    Test number
    683647700113
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass136,736 miles (+885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,736 miles
    Test number
    240284394017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,851 miles (+1,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    135,851 miles
    Test number
    866857005023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,769 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,769 miles
    Test number
    872404559703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,327 miles (+5,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,327 miles
    Test number
    376787059116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    179910852165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,654 miles (+4,770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    687655095878
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass122,884 miles (+9,180)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,884 miles
    Test number
    896022302224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,704 miles
    Test number
    173624813164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,701 miles (+3,789)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,701 miles
    Test number
    703364710098
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass109,912 miles (+11,077)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,912 miles
    Test number
    807764424222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,835 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    447389133204
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,835 miles (+5,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    786249633228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    478638122205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,084 miles (+3,090)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    415018922228
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,994 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,994 miles
    Test number
    386017631443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,992 miles (+5,861)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,992 miles
    Test number
    445286631289
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass84,131 miles (+6,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    231156520142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass78,001 miles (+9,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    651008579027
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  20. Pass68,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    862170557221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,540 miles (+7,173)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    124747637252
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass61,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,367 miles
    Test number
    802678236228
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V47 EBY

Does V47 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V47 EBY expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V47 EBY?
The MOT on V47 EBY expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V47 EBY done?
V47 EBY was recorded at 139,236 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 4,225 miles a year.
Has V47 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 EBY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on V47 EBY 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 V47 EBY find?
V47 EBY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 4 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 11 more.

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