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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R110 FGTMOT history

R110 FGT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

R110 FGT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
154,618 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R110 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R110 FGT was last recorded at 154,618 miles on 5 May 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2013: 83,555 miles, lower than 86,087 miles on 18 May 2012.

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
154,546 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
5,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,618 miles
  • 2025 – 154,546 miles
  • 2024 – 154,294 miles
  • 2023 – 151,665 miles
  • 2022 – 148,458 miles
  • 2021 – 146,178 miles
  • 2020 – 145,084 miles
  • 2019 – 136,493 miles
  • 2018 – 123,448 miles
  • 2017 – 117,085 miles
  • 2016 – 108,217 miles
  • 2015 – 104,422 miles
  • 2014 – 98,337 miles
  • 2013 – 83,555 miles
  • 2012 – 86,087 miles
  • 2011 – 79,434 miles
  • 2010 – 74,564 miles
  • 2009 – 70,151 miles
  • 2008 – 62,462 miles
  • 2007 – 58,278 miles
  • 2006 – 47,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,618 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,618 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,618 miles
    Test number
    241828409095
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass154,546 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    154,546 miles
    Test number
    724314242203
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass154,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,294 miles
    Test number
    188747808636
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail154,294 miles (+2,629)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,294 miles
    Test number
    957509240193
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass151,665 miles (+3,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,665 miles
    Test number
    959283004365
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass148,458 miles (+2,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,458 miles
    Test number
    479442529842
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass146,178 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,178 miles
    Test number
    363503802918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass145,084 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,084 miles
    Test number
    140894335908
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail145,084 miles (+8,591)2 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,084 miles
    Test number
    324082292363
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working Nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass136,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,493 miles
    Test number
    764861426657
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail136,493 miles (+13,045)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,493 miles
    Test number
    851564849576
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass123,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,448 miles
    Test number
    771515711904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail123,444 miles (+6,359)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,444 miles
    Test number
    727308341520
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass117,085 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    670725462678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,217 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,217 miles
    Test number
    615755651975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,422 miles (+6,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,422 miles
    Test number
    688272155150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail98,337 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    297629834114
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass98,337 miles (+14,782)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    415519734199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,555 miles
    Test number
    517642353194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,555 miles (-2,532)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,555 miles
    Test number
    167731453191
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass86,087 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,087 miles
    Test number
    209969632420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,434 miles (+4,870)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,434 miles
    Test number
    797700441197
    • NotePlay in both front lower ball joints
    • NotePlay in both front track rod ends
  23. Pass74,564 miles (+4,413)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,564 miles
    Test number
    204510170499
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • NoteFront discs corroded
  24. Pass70,151 miles (+7,689)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    701966879142
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteUnable to see brake pads
  25. Pass62,462 miles (+4,184)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,462 miles
    Test number
    201043948171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
  26. Pass58,278 miles (+10,356)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,278 miles
    Test number
    931679807244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,922 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,922 miles
    Test number
    170358916473
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in wheels

Questions about R110 FGT

Does R110 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R110 FGT is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R110 FGT?
The MOT on R110 FGT is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R110 FGT done?
R110 FGT was recorded at 154,618 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,258 miles a year.
Has R110 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R110 FGT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on R110 FGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R110 FGT find?
R110 FGT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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