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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T451 SFGMOT history

T451 SFG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
126,124 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 SFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 SFG was last recorded at 126,124 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,617 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
507 miles
Average per year
3,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,124 miles
  • 2023 – 125,617 miles
  • 2022 – 125,124 miles
  • 2021 – 123,218 miles
  • 2019 – 119,727 miles
  • 2018 – 116,667 miles
  • 2017 – 113,214 miles
  • 2016 – 109,590 miles
  • 2015 – 106,844 miles
  • 2014 – 102,783 miles
  • 2013 – 99,052 miles
  • 2012 – 96,640 miles
  • 2011 – 93,779 miles
  • 2010 – 88,971 miles
  • 2009 – 82,887 miles
  • 2008 – 75,657 miles
  • 2007 – 69,647 miles
  • 2006 – 62,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,124 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,124 miles (+507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,124 miles
    Test number
    975705079890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,617 miles (+493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,617 miles
    Test number
    711166720993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,124 miles (+1,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,124 miles
    Test number
    300879601512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass123,218 miles (+3,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,218 miles
    Test number
    994293306575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass119,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    588657159129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail119,727 miles (+3,060)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    327935067987
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass116,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,667 miles
    Test number
    319594365366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail116,667 miles (+3,453)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,667 miles
    Test number
    156145720881
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass113,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,214 miles
    Test number
    822779063930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,214 miles (+3,624)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,214 miles
    Test number
    231367970600
    • DangerousPassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  11. Pass109,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,590 miles
    Test number
    112610527889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,590 miles (+2,746)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,590 miles
    Test number
    423484946862
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass106,844 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,844 miles
    Test number
    278665695439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,783 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,783 miles
    Test number
    795479384150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,052 miles (+21)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    767527093125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail99,031 miles (+2,391)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,031 miles
    Test number
    239553793143
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass96,640 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,640 miles
    Test number
    345585492135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    299936491156
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail93,779 miles (+4,808)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    299754291136
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass88,971 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    244253150444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,887 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    233078649121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,657 miles
    Test number
    132520958173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,657 miles (+6,010)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,657 miles
    Test number
    193379148144
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass69,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,647 miles
    Test number
    810233657193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,647 miles (+7,334)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,647 miles
    Test number
    114542957134
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass62,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    374972006121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 SFG

Does T451 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T451 SFG expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T451 SFG?
The MOT on T451 SFG expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T451 SFG done?
T451 SFG was recorded at 126,124 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 3,598 miles a year.
Has T451 SFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 SFG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T451 SFG 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 T451 SFG find?
T451 SFG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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