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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T383 FGTMOT history

T383 FGT is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2022
Mileage
133,525 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T383 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T383 FGT was last recorded at 133,525 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 1,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,455 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,070 miles
Average per year
3,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,525 miles
  • 2021 – 132,455 miles
  • 2020 – 130,907 miles
  • 2019 – 129,501 miles
  • 2018 – 127,846 miles
  • 2017 – 126,351 miles
  • 2016 – 124,583 miles
  • 2015 – 122,216 miles
  • 2014 – 119,217 miles
  • 2013 – 116,844 miles
  • 2012 – 113,645 miles
  • 2011 – 109,823 miles
  • 2010 – 104,662 miles
  • 2009 – 99,875 miles
  • 2008 – 91,495 miles
  • 2007 – 85,409 miles
  • 2006 – 79,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,525 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,525 miles (+1,070)14 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,525 miles
    Test number
    459978706883
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass132,455 miles (+1,548)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,455 miles
    Test number
    408104508402
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,907 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,907 miles
    Test number
    362126996987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,501 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,501 miles
    Test number
    218399014553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,846 miles
    Test number
    233420373847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,846 miles (+1,495)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,846 miles
    Test number
    157870046147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass126,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    660212226520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,351 miles (+1,768)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    959040581197
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  9. Pass124,583 miles (+2,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,583 miles
    Test number
    158618309450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass122,216 miles (+2,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,216 miles
    Test number
    818579582081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass119,217 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    549926654277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,844 miles (+3,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,844 miles
    Test number
    425460553215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass113,645 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,645 miles
    Test number
    218799352286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,823 miles (+44)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,823 miles
    Test number
    316176951207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/r door does not open from outside
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  15. Fail109,779 miles (+5,117)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,779 miles
    Test number
    325692251223
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/r door does not open from outside
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  16. Pass104,662 miles (+4,787)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,662 miles
    Test number
    291719040296
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake warning light is on

  17. Pass99,875 miles (+31)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    99,875 miles
    Test number
    363919759217
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteO/s/r door not opening from inside or outside

  18. Fail99,844 miles (+8,349)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,844 miles
    Test number
    594818459238
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteO/s/r door not opening from inside or outside

  19. Fail91,495 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    440177308211
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass91,495 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    774887308288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,409 miles
    Test number
    970680197195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,409 miles (+5,719)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,409 miles
    Test number
    210636587194
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass79,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,690 miles
    Test number
    514504186105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T383 FGT

Does T383 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T383 FGT expired on 15 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T383 FGT?
The MOT on T383 FGT expired on 15 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T383 FGT done?
T383 FGT was recorded at 133,525 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 3,327 miles a year.
Has T383 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T383 FGT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T383 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 T383 FGT find?
T383 FGT failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 14 major defects: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn, and 11 more.

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