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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T271 FUAMOT history

T271 FUA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 156,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,846 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 FUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 FUA was last recorded at 156,846 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 17,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,195 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,651 miles
Average per year
3,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,846 miles
  • 2025 – 139,195 miles
  • 2023 – 138,038 miles
  • 2022 – 135,053 miles
  • 2021 – 129,961 miles
  • 2020 – 126,539 miles
  • 2019 – 122,052 miles
  • 2018 – 111,639 miles
  • 2017 – 106,903 miles
  • 2016 – 103,932 miles
  • 2015 – 100,604 miles
  • 2014 – 98,296 miles
  • 2013 – 96,963 miles
  • 2012 – 94,204 miles
  • 2011 – 91,852 miles
  • 2010 – 89,825 miles
  • 2009 – 87,529 miles
  • 2008 – 86,608 miles
  • 2007 – 84,492 miles
  • 2006 – 80,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,846 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,846 miles (+17,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,846 miles
    Test number
    625236157995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,195 miles
    Test number
    835485195204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,195 miles (+1,157)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,195 miles
    Test number
    409253727018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    423788616414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,038 miles (+2,985)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    662787075963
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,053 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,053 miles
    Test number
    761625805352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,961 miles
    Test number
    260993600454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Fail129,961 miles (+3,422)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,961 miles
    Test number
    752770450294
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass126,539 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,539 miles
    Test number
    854011427172
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail126,539 miles (+4,487)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,539 miles
    Test number
    153179329594
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,052 miles
    Test number
    896925113547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail122,052 miles (+10,413)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,052 miles
    Test number
    644771581427
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass111,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,639 miles
    Test number
    241392424313
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail111,639 miles (+4,736)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,639 miles
    Test number
    137497083776
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass106,903 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    821201689641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,932 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,932 miles
    Test number
    227584804606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail103,931 miles (+3,327)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,931 miles
    Test number
    190709631299
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass100,604 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,604 miles
    Test number
    725721105231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,296 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,296 miles
    Test number
    775683504252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,294 miles (+1,331)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    228759794111
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass96,963 miles (+2,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,963 miles
    Test number
    795544923240
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass94,204 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,204 miles
    Test number
    557914312249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    176392101277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,852 miles (+2,027)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    217271601236
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass89,825 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,825 miles
    Test number
    991455320213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,529 miles
    Test number
    292384829236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,529 miles (+921)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,529 miles
    Test number
    923002429272
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass86,608 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,608 miles
    Test number
    630034428239
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  29. Pass84,492 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,492 miles
    Test number
    490157727226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail84,488 miles (+4,225)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,488 miles
    Test number
    323596027483
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  31. Pass80,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    80,263 miles
    Test number
    614186926247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T271 FUA

Does T271 FUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T271 FUA is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T271 FUA?
The MOT on T271 FUA is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T271 FUA done?
T271 FUA was recorded at 156,846 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,934 miles a year.
Has T271 FUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 FUA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T271 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 T271 FUA find?
T271 FUA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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