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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T744 VUGMOT history

T744 VUG is a green diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 257,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
257,007 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T744 VUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T744 VUG was last recorded at 257,007 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,597 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
410 miles
Average per year
8,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,007 miles
  • 2024 – 244,730 miles
  • 2023 – 233,047 miles
  • 2022 – 217,092 miles
  • 2021 – 203,593 miles
  • 2020 – 190,741 miles
  • 2019 – 177,916 miles
  • 2018 – 167,235 miles
  • 2017 – 161,758 miles
  • 2016 – 155,142 miles
  • 2015 – 145,735 miles
  • 2014 – 136,722 miles
  • 2013 – 125,554 miles
  • 2012 – 120,716 miles
  • 2011 – 115,916 miles
  • 2010 – 110,944 miles
  • 2009 – 107,649 miles
  • 2008 – 103,518 miles
  • 2007 – 99,477 miles
  • 2006 – 87,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,007 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHole in spare wheel wellRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,007 miles (+410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    257,007 miles
    Test number
    489328069476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryHole in spare wheel well

  2. Fail256,597 miles (+11,867)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,597 miles
    Test number
    309996670223
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDulling of both headlamp glasses
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryHole in spare wheel well

  3. Pass244,730 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    244,730 miles
    Test number
    703970396431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail244,634 miles (+11,587)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,634 miles
    Test number
    901721732729
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass233,047 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    233,047 miles
    Test number
    209178408821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail232,886 miles (+15,794)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,886 miles
    Test number
    922853470451
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass217,092 miles (+13,499)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    217,092 miles
    Test number
    775383672918
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass203,593 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    203,593 miles
    Test number
    229995941499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail203,427 miles (+12,686)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,427 miles
    Test number
    860946014323
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass190,741 miles (+12,825)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    190,741 miles
    Test number
    287289867971
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass177,916 miles (+10,681)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,916 miles
    Test number
    546069569145
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass167,235 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    167,235 miles
    Test number
    254199966829
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sections of both outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

  13. Fail167,235 miles (+5,477)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,235 miles
    Test number
    931915924056
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sections of both outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

  14. Pass161,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,758 miles
    Test number
    425194858356
    • AdvisoryVarious non obligatory bulbs inoperative
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes corroding but heavily greased making inspection difficult-advise cleaning and removing from securing clips for inspection

  15. Fail161,758 miles (+6,616)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,758 miles
    Test number
    364973471020
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most tie bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVarious non obligatory bulbs inoperative
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes corroding but heavily greased making inspection difficult-advise cleaning and removing from securing clips for inspection

  16. Pass155,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,142 miles
    Test number
    201950958689
    • 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)

  17. Fail155,142 miles (+9,407)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,142 miles
    Test number
    171497569515
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  18. Pass145,735 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,735 miles
    Test number
    950469699704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen etched at wiper sweep
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip mat not fitted

  19. Fail145,734 miles (+9,012)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,734 miles
    Test number
    320876670382
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excessive play also noted in ballcup (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-55-16 fitted (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen etched at wiper sweep
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip mat not fitted

  20. Pass136,722 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    136,722 miles
    Test number
    846336744267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased

  21. Fail136,711 miles (+11,157)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,711 miles
    Test number
    889585344275
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased

  22. Pass125,554 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,554 miles
    Test number
    687240713266
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDifferent size tyres fitted to front axle than rear axle

  23. Fail125,511 miles (+4,795)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,511 miles
    Test number
    497704403213
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDifferent size tyres fitted to front axle than rear axle

  24. Pass120,716 miles (+4,800)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    120,716 miles
    Test number
    158788282153
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass115,916 miles (+4,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,916 miles
    Test number
    876010101279
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass110,944 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    541228890177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass107,649 miles (+4,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,649 miles
    Test number
    560136299131
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Pass103,518 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    103,518 miles
    Test number
    251004708263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass99,477 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,477 miles
    Test number
    563751907289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail99,467 miles (+12,290)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,467 miles
    Test number
    134420207283
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass87,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    613651206297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T744 VUG

Does T744 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T744 VUG is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T744 VUG?
The MOT on T744 VUG is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T744 VUG done?
T744 VUG was recorded at 257,007 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,785 miles a year.
Has T744 VUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T744 VUG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T744 VUG 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 T744 VUG find?
T744 VUG passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; exhaust heat shield insecure, and 1 more.

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