BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y47 TFPMOT history
Y47 TFP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 80,526 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y47 TFP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y47 TFP was last recorded at 80,526 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 80,392 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 134 miles
- Average per year
- 2,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 80,526 miles
- 2024 – 80,392 miles
- 2023 – 79,981 miles
- 2022 – 73,517 miles
- 2021 – 62,498 miles
- 2020 – 62,498 miles
- 2019 – 60,172 miles
- 2018 – 58,568 miles
- 2017 – 56,852 miles
- 2016 – 55,095 miles
- 2015 – 53,559 miles
- 2014 – 51,940 miles
- 2013 – 49,621 miles
- 2012 – 48,211 miles
- 2011 – 45,958 miles
- 2010 – 44,662 miles
- 2009 – 42,387 miles
- 2008 – 40,046 miles
- 2007 – 36,994 miles
- 2006 – 32,751 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,526 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 80,526 miles
- Test number
- 675076675230
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail80,526 miles (+134)2 repaired3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,526 miles
- Test number
- 477499216780
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,392 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 80,392 miles
- Test number
- 995728260541
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail80,392 miles (+411)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,392 miles
- Test number
- 478904659680
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass79,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 79,981 miles
- Test number
- 967953175475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,981 miles (+6,464)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,981 miles
- Test number
- 914623947599
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass73,517 miles (+11,019)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 73,517 miles
- Test number
- 842407294321
- 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))
Pass62,498 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 62,498 miles
- Test number
- 325022288754
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,498 miles (+2,326)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 62,498 miles
- Test number
- 684895109202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,172 miles (+1,604)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 60,172 miles
- Test number
- 458124769985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,568 miles (+1,716)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 58,568 miles
- Test number
- 302632623797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,852 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 56,852 miles
- Test number
- 235219163792
- AdvisoryVarious brake and suspension components showing age related wear.
Fail56,852 miles (+1,757)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,852 miles
- Test number
- 423256100058
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryVarious brake and suspension components showing age related wear.
Pass55,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 55,095 miles
- Test number
- 656175099637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,095 miles (+1,536)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,095 miles
- Test number
- 976160853692
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass53,559 miles (+1,619)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 53,559 miles
- Test number
- 915167295122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,940 miles (+2,319)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,940 miles
- Test number
- 836098794116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,621 miles (+1,410)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 49,621 miles
- Test number
- 407941913259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,211 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 48,211 miles
- Test number
- 736122212273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail48,211 miles (+2,253)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,211 miles
- Test number
- 839732712215
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,958 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 45,958 miles
- Test number
- 169614311215
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail45,958 miles (+1,296)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,958 miles
- Test number
- 767294411292
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,662 miles (+2,275)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 44,662 miles
- Test number
- 172742900200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,387 miles (+2,341)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 42,387 miles
- Test number
- 482422109242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,046 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 40,046 miles
- Test number
- 642407008290
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass36,994 miles (+4,243)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 36,994 miles
- Test number
- 203641227216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 32,751 miles
- Test number
- 592809616246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,751 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,751 miles
- Test number
- 310606716220
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about Y47 TFP
- Does Y47 TFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y47 TFP expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y47 TFP?
- The MOT on Y47 TFP expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y47 TFP done?
- Y47 TFP was recorded at 80,526 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 2,488 miles a year.
- Has Y47 TFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y47 TFP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y47 TFP 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 Y47 TFP find?
- Y47 TFP passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 2 more.
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