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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T541 SFGMOT history

T541 SFG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
187,094 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 SFG
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T541 SFG was last recorded at 187,094 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 3,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,991 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,103 miles
Average per year
7,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,094 miles
  • 2021 – 183,991 miles
  • 2020 – 182,410 miles
  • 2019 – 179,755 miles
  • 2018 – 172,976 miles
  • 2017 – 166,515 miles
  • 2016 – 164,470 miles
  • 2015 – 158,406 miles
  • 2014 – 150,182 miles
  • 2013 – 142,177 miles
  • 2012 – 135,922 miles
  • 2011 – 128,052 miles
  • 2009 – 76,893 miles
  • 2008 – 68,419 miles
  • 2007 – 63,038 miles
  • 2005 – 57,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,094 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake light is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,094 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    187,094 miles
    Test number
    118554493732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,991 miles (+1,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    183,991 miles
    Test number
    172346301500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass182,410 miles (+2,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,410 miles
    Test number
    923883610075
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhasus leak from rear

  4. Pass179,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    179,755 miles
    Test number
    308165634846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail179,755 miles (+6,779)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,755 miles
    Test number
    878496080509
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass172,976 miles (+6,461)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    172,976 miles
    Test number
    596008970363
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass166,515 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    166,515 miles
    Test number
    406770481904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,470 miles
    Test number
    584859605774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail164,470 miles (+6,064)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,470 miles
    Test number
    338694187210
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass158,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    158,406 miles
    Test number
    909160867015
    • AdvisoryBrake light is on

  11. Fail158,406 miles (+8,224)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,406 miles
    Test number
    488191815663
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake light is on

  12. Pass150,182 miles (+8,005)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    150,182 miles
    Test number
    859514744243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass142,177 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,177 miles
    Test number
    349111243471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,922 miles (+7,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,922 miles
    Test number
    708594542219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass128,052 miles (+51,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,052 miles
    Test number
    328525821444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    394662219233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,891 miles (+8,472)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,891 miles
    Test number
    444322419252
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass68,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,419 miles
    Test number
    362491938007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,419 miles (+5,381)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,419 miles
    Test number
    832391638021
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  20. Pass63,038 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,038 miles
    Test number
    523978007058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,452 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    161201125384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,450 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,450 miles
    Test number
    912540625338
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T541 SFG

Does T541 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T541 SFG expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T541 SFG?
The MOT on T541 SFG expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T541 SFG done?
T541 SFG was recorded at 187,094 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 7,683 miles a year.
Has T541 SFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 SFG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T541 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 T541 SFG find?
T541 SFG passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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