
BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T243 FUAMOT history
T243 FUA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 57,453 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 57,453 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T243 FUA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T243 FUA was last recorded at 57,453 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 57,360 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 93 miles
- Average per year
- 1,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,453 miles
- 2025 – 57,360 miles
- 2024 – 57,256 miles
- 2023 – 57,142 miles
- 2022 – 57,007 miles
- 2021 – 56,807 miles
- 2020 – 56,532 miles
- 2019 – 55,992 miles
- 2018 – 54,814 miles
- 2017 – 52,984 miles
- 2016 – 51,112 miles
- 2015 – 50,414 miles
- 2014 – 50,066 miles
- 2013 – 49,319 miles
- 2012 – 48,174 miles
- 2011 – 46,540 miles
- 2010 – 42,566 miles
- 2009 – 34,584 miles
- 2008 – 25,656 miles
- 2007 – 25,489 miles
- 2006 – 25,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily corroded
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
All discs corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,453 miles (+93)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 57,453 miles
- Test number
- 655978832461
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily corroded
Pass57,360 miles (+104)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 57,360 miles
- Test number
- 237948182013
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear disks corroded
Pass57,256 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 57,256 miles
- Test number
- 470149850950
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail57,256 miles (+114)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,256 miles
- Test number
- 545048878386
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense has condensation (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,142 miles (+135)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 57,142 miles
- Test number
- 210168195265
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,007 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 57,007 miles
- Test number
- 164495890116
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion front suspension
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension
Fail57,007 miles (+200)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,007 miles
- Test number
- 641686320176
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion front suspension
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension
Pass56,807 miles (+275)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 56,807 miles
- Test number
- 471778163929
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes
Pass56,532 miles1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 56,532 miles
- Test number
- 300469096003
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryAll discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills
Fail56,532 miles (+540)4 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,532 miles
- Test number
- 750088096760
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryAll discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills
Pass55,992 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 55,992 miles
- Test number
- 154307789602
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and perished 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm of tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryComplete rear axle has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryFront axle has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOn underside of body both front sides have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Fail55,992 miles (+1,178)1 dangerous1 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,992 miles
- Test number
- 539671213577
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb deteriorated new bulb required (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and perished 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm of tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAnti freeze below minimum
- AdvisoryComplete rear axle has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryFront axle has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOn underside of body both front sides have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass54,814 miles (+1,830)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 54,814 miles
- Test number
- 621235890907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight bind
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Head light has damp in lense causeing poor beam pattern
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass52,984 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 52,984 miles
- Test number
- 989212987757
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryAll brake discs are corroded
- AdvisoryBoot damaged
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension set ups have complete surface corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are starting to perish
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear axel has surface corrosion
Fail52,984 miles (+1,872)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,984 miles
- Test number
- 254058065647
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryAll brake discs are corroded
- AdvisoryBoot damaged
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension set ups have complete surface corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are starting to perish
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear axel has surface corrosion
Pass51,112 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 51,112 miles
- Test number
- 463572076189
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth front indicators off colour
- AdvisoryRear boot trim damaged
- AdvisoryRear registration damaged
Fail51,112 miles (+698)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,112 miles
- Test number
- 467225376615
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing cracks 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing cracks 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth front indicators off colour
- AdvisoryRear boot trim damaged
- AdvisoryRear registration damaged
Pass50,414 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 50,414 miles
- Test number
- 808169410391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear heavily cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPAS pipes to steering rack have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear registration plate damaged
Fail50,414 miles (+348)1 failure4 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,414 miles
- Test number
- 959790777237
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear heavily cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPAS pipes to steering rack have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear registration plate damaged
Pass50,066 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 50,066 miles
- Test number
- 578668564203
- NoteBoth front lower ball joints have slight play
- NoteBoth front suspension legs are corroded
- NoteRear registration plate cracked and damaged
- NoteRegistration plate light panel damaged and showing slight white light to rear
- NoteSlight play in steering system
Fail50,066 miles (+747)6 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,066 miles
- Test number
- 885311364223
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- NoteBoth front lower ball joints have slight play
- NoteBoth front suspension legs are corroded
- NoteRear registration plate cracked and damaged
- NoteRegistration plate light panel damaged and showing slight white light to rear
- NoteSlight play in steering system
Pass49,319 miles (+1,145)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 49,319 miles
- Test number
- 419081263275
- NoteBoth front inner rack ends have slight play
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm, rear bushes have slight play
- NoteRear reg plate is cracked
Pass48,174 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 48,174 miles
- Test number
- 127135762246
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth front lower ball joints have play
- NotePlay in front suspension arms rear bushes
- NoteSurface corrosion to undervehicle
Fail48,174 miles (+1,634)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,174 miles
- Test number
- 296265462293
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth front lower ball joints have play
- NotePlay in front suspension arms rear bushes
- NoteSurface corrosion to undervehicle
Pass46,540 miles (+3,974)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 46,540 miles
- Test number
- 118529451222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,566 miles (+7,982)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 42,566 miles
- Test number
- 784958550252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,584 miles (+8,928)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 34,584 miles
- Test number
- 142777259200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,656 miles (+167)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,656 miles
- Test number
- 122853768237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,489 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,489 miles
- Test number
- 370273267261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,017 miles
- Test number
- 744731366258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T243 FUA
- Does T243 FUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 FUA is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T243 FUA?
- The MOT on T243 FUA is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T243 FUA done?
- T243 FUA was recorded at 57,453 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,622 miles a year.
- Has T243 FUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T243 FUA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T243 FUA 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 T243 FUA find?
- T243 FUA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective water in lense; offside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; front discs corroded, and 5 more.
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