BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T45 FGUMOT history
T45 FGU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,822 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 115,822 mi
- At MOT on 21 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T45 FGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T45 FGU was last recorded at 115,822 miles on 21 Dec 2025, 5,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,569 miles · 19 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,253 miles
- Average per year
- 2,351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,822 miles
- 2023 – 100,031 miles
- 2022 – 94,411 miles
- 2021 – 91,669 miles
- 2020 – 86,486 miles
- 2007 – 76,441 miles
- 2006 – 69,856 miles
- 2005 – 68,016 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
13 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,822 miles (+5,253)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 115,822 miles
- Test number
- 867404673074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,569 miles (+10,538)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 110,569 miles
- Test number
- 717336566189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass100,031 miles (+5,620)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 100,031 miles
- Test number
- 128542774846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,411 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,411 miles
- Test number
- 860358093293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,336 miles (+2,667)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,336 miles
- Test number
- 140530421413
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass91,669 miles (+5,178)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 91,669 miles
- Test number
- 711510117578
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail86,491 miles (+5)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,491 miles
- Test number
- 378624266965
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass86,486 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 86,486 miles
- Test number
- 616179241782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,482 miles (+10,041)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,482 miles
- Test number
- 402570954992
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,441 miles (+105)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 76,441 miles
- Test number
- 684544547047
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOsr steel brake pipe to flexible hose corroded
Fail76,336 miles (+6,480)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,336 miles
- Test number
- 641898737043
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOsr steel brake pipe to flexible hose corroded
Pass69,856 miles (+1,840)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 69,856 miles
- Test number
- 624479156011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 68,016 miles
- Test number
- 871174435251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T45 FGU
- Does T45 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T45 FGU is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T45 FGU?
- The MOT on T45 FGU is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T45 FGU done?
- T45 FGU was recorded at 115,822 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2025, an average of 2,351 miles a year.
- Has T45 FGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T45 FGU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T45 FGU 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 T45 FGU find?
- T45 FGU passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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