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BMW M3

Red and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

S809 FYGMOT history

S809 FYG is a red and black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

S809 FYG red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2023
Mileage
155,433 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S809 FYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S809 FYG was last recorded at 155,433 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,431 miles · 12 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,433 miles
  • 2021 – 153,377 miles
  • 2019 – 153,310 miles
  • 2018 – 152,329 miles
  • 2017 – 148,410 miles
  • 2016 – 145,213 miles
  • 2015 – 141,978 miles
  • 2014 – 127,499 miles
  • 2013 – 106,790 miles
  • 2012 – 87,596 miles
  • 2011 – 73,079 miles
  • 2010 – 70,180 miles
  • 2009 – 66,506 miles
  • 2008 – 63,741 miles
  • 2006 – 57,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,433 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,433 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,433 miles
    Test number
    256819777716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,431 miles (+2,054)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,431 miles
    Test number
    770610021718
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass153,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    153,377 miles
    Test number
    741401676790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail153,377 miles (+67)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,377 miles
    Test number
    446689475847
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass153,310 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,310 miles
    Test number
    892909346576
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass152,329 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,329 miles
    Test number
    135028233319
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass148,410 miles (+3,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,410 miles
    Test number
    768150904600
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass145,213 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    145,213 miles
    Test number
    382546652605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,978 miles (+14,479)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,978 miles
    Test number
    528517625146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,499 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,499 miles
    Test number
    397319524100
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail127,496 miles (+20,706)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,496 miles
    Test number
    538011224107
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass106,790 miles (+19,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,790 miles
    Test number
    346813163012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,596 miles (+3)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,596 miles
    Test number
    377386562047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on

  14. Fail87,593 miles (+14,514)11 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,593 miles
    Test number
    817945262013
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on

  15. Pass73,079 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    559953541066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,180 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    181926110094
    • NoteCondensation in offside front headlight
    • NoteSlight inner steering rack joint play both sides

  17. Fail70,180 miles (+3,674)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    551916910083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCondensation in offside front headlight
    • NoteSlight inner steering rack joint play both sides

  18. Pass66,506 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    66,506 miles
    Test number
    402548429024
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  19. Fail66,479 miles (+2,738)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    832071529067
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  20. Pass63,741 miles (+6,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    581860838010
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass57,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    903156486170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,600 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    210119576493
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S809 FYG

Does S809 FYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S809 FYG expired on 22 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S809 FYG?
The MOT on S809 FYG expired on 22 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S809 FYG done?
S809 FYG was recorded at 155,433 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 6,195 miles a year.
Has S809 FYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S809 FYG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S809 FYG 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 S809 FYG find?
S809 FYG passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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