BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T71 FGUMOT history
T71 FGU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 211,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 211,438 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,824 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T71 FGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T71 FGU was last recorded at 211,438 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 211,403 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 8,824 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 211,438 miles
- 2024 – 206,792 miles
- 2023 – 201,398 miles
- 2022 – 192,044 miles
- 2021 – 181,689 miles
- 2020 – 170,215 miles
- 2019 – 153,439 miles
- 2018 – 133,110 miles
- 2017 – 116,681 miles
- 2016 – 96,974 miles
- 2015 – 82,021 miles
- 2014 – 64,482 miles
- 2013 – 60,743 miles
- 2012 – 58,317 miles
- 2011 – 55,582 miles
- 2010 – 52,764 miles
- 2009 – 49,621 miles
- 2008 – 45,403 miles
- 2007 – 41,231 miles
- 2006 – 37,370 miles
- 2005 – 33,672 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass211,438 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,438 miles (+35)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 211,438 miles
- Test number
- 228115464997
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail211,403 miles (+4,611)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,403 miles
- Test number
- 420042438382
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking pad (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass206,792 miles (+5,394)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 206,792 miles
- Test number
- 863913084794
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass201,398 miles (+9,354)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 201,398 miles
- Test number
- 261355349547
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Driver's door slightly difficult to open from outside.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes in rear section. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides near jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass192,044 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 192,044 miles
- Test number
- 189768664003
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail192,043 miles (+10,354)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,043 miles
- Test number
- 524536206164
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded by nearside of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join with brake hose and also across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass181,689 miles (+11,474)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 181,689 miles
- Test number
- 344723421826
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass170,215 miles (+49)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 170,215 miles
- Test number
- 482263322138
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail170,166 miles (+16,727)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,166 miles
- Test number
- 754781573733
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass153,439 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 153,439 miles
- Test number
- 548978821282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,438 miles (+20,328)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,438 miles
- Test number
- 451006405926
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,110 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 133,110 miles
- Test number
- 621251958067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,109 miles (+16,428)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,109 miles
- Test number
- 675928789069
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,681 miles (+19,707)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 116,681 miles
- Test number
- 881615235184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass96,974 miles (+214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 96,974 miles
- Test number
- 855880214784
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,760 miles (+14,739)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,760 miles
- Test number
- 695729387538
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,021 miles (+17,539)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 82,021 miles
- Test number
- 101230904390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,482 miles (+3,739)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 64,482 miles
- Test number
- 736053094278
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteFront brake application poor.
Pass60,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 60,743 miles
- Test number
- 637810993262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,743 miles (+2,426)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,743 miles
- Test number
- 715070393258
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass58,317 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 58,317 miles
- Test number
- 235301992222
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Fail58,317 miles (+2,735)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,317 miles
- Test number
- 978361892230
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass55,582 miles (+2,818)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,582 miles
- Test number
- 508900771298
- 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)
Pass52,764 miles (+3,143)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 52,764 miles
- Test number
- 914109250225
- NoteFront wiper blades smearing
Pass49,621 miles (+4,218)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 49,621 miles
- Test number
- 324057559468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,403 miles (+4,172)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 45,403 miles
- Test number
- 924233368297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,231 miles (+3,861)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 41,231 miles
- Test number
- 183120167261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,370 miles (+3,698)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 37,370 miles
- Test number
- 632683966290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,672 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 33,672 miles
- Test number
- 783657355250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T71 FGU
- Does T71 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T71 FGU is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T71 FGU?
- The MOT on T71 FGU is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T71 FGU done?
- T71 FGU was recorded at 211,438 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,824 miles a year.
- Has T71 FGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T71 FGU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T71 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 T71 FGU find?
- T71 FGU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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