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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T297 FGTMOT history

T297 FGT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
100,930 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 FGT was last recorded at 100,930 miles on 8 Jul 2023, 349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,581 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
349 miles
Average per year
2,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,930 miles
  • 2022 – 100,581 miles
  • 2021 – 100,508 miles
  • 2020 – 100,431 miles
  • 2019 – 100,275 miles
  • 2018 – 100,005 miles
  • 2017 – 99,653 miles
  • 2016 – 99,366 miles
  • 2015 – 98,040 miles
  • 2014 – 95,822 miles
  • 2013 – 93,818 miles
  • 2012 – 92,787 miles
  • 2011 – 92,754 miles
  • 2010 – 91,124 miles
  • 2009 – 89,345 miles
  • 2008 – 83,608 miles
  • 2007 – 73,836 miles
  • 2006 – 62,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,930 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,930 miles (+349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    498319163082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass100,581 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,581 miles
    Test number
    742470565693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass100,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,508 miles
    Test number
    683851603000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,505 miles (+74)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    946173594536
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass100,431 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,431 miles
    Test number
    934183626781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,275 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    100,275 miles
    Test number
    794679107495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    618696437530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail100,005 miles (+352)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    945701867131
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass99,653 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,653 miles
    Test number
    385312864082
    • 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)

  10. Fail99,651 miles (+285)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    589809991671
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass99,366 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,366 miles
    Test number
    373050812238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn both edges and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail99,366 miles (+1,326)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,366 miles
    Test number
    694308908492
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn both edges and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,040 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    707162255191
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail98,040 miles (+2,218)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    905800145150
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass95,822 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,822 miles
    Test number
    176461654154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,817 miles (+1,999)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,817 miles
    Test number
    177459344114
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass93,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    928233383166
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail93,818 miles (+1,031)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    397706873194
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass92,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,787 miles
    Test number
    509349752057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,787 miles (+33)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,787 miles
    Test number
    748068152083
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail92,754 miles (+1,630)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,754 miles
    Test number
    717273911392
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass91,124 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,124 miles
    Test number
    940975710394
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail91,124 miles (+1,779)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,124 miles
    Test number
    520334110364
    • FailureNearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass89,345 miles (+5,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,345 miles
    Test number
    994153619317
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass83,608 miles (+9,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    940793808367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass73,836 miles (+11,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    284444917326
    • 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)

  27. Pass62,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    234488806368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T297 FGT

Does T297 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T297 FGT expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T297 FGT?
The MOT on T297 FGT expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T297 FGT done?
T297 FGT was recorded at 100,930 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2023, an average of 2,327 miles a year.
Has T297 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 FGT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T297 FGT 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 T297 FGT find?
T297 FGT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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