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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T747 VUGMOT history

T747 VUG is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
104,347 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T747 VUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T747 VUG was last recorded at 104,347 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,131 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
216 miles
Average per year
2,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,347 miles
  • 2022 – 104,131 miles
  • 2020 – 104,026 miles
  • 2017 – 103,937 miles
  • 2016 – 103,903 miles
  • 2015 – 101,082 miles
  • 2014 – 95,997 miles
  • 2013 – 90,111 miles
  • 2012 – 85,077 miles
  • 2011 – 82,220 miles
  • 2010 – 80,021 miles
  • 2009 – 76,427 miles
  • 2008 – 72,161 miles
  • 2007 – 67,265 miles
  • 2006 – 61,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,347 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,347 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,347 miles
    Test number
    452034982360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,131 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,131 miles
    Test number
    354009422407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,026 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,026 miles
    Test number
    926978981711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,019 miles (+82)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,019 miles
    Test number
    740621649890
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass103,937 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,937 miles
    Test number
    581175099249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,903 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    232406225846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,895 miles (+2,813)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    723620199485
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  8. Pass101,082 miles (+5,085)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,082 miles
    Test number
    438415385098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs have corroded lip
    • NoteRear axle leaking slightly

  9. Pass95,997 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,997 miles
    Test number
    379954384060
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside raer exhaust clamp cracked

  10. Fail95,997 miles (+5,886)1 failure7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,997 miles
    Test number
    659859774097
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust heat shields insecure
    • NoteFront wipers smearing the screen
    • NoteNearside raer exhaust clamp cracked

  11. Pass90,111 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    125186783069
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front headlights have condensation inside
    • NoteRear axle has slight oil leak

  12. Fail90,111 miles (+5,034)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    138596683467
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front headlights have condensation inside
    • NoteRear axle has slight oil leak

  13. Pass85,077 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,077 miles
    Test number
    519543382017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside front headlight has slight condensation

  14. Fail85,076 miles (+2,856)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,076 miles
    Test number
    725942682076
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside front headlight has slight condensation

  15. Pass82,220 miles (+2,199)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,220 miles
    Test number
    159032481063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly when rotating wheel when jacked up

  16. Pass80,021 miles (+3,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    190184880067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  17. Pass76,427 miles (+4,266)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    564156979037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

  18. Pass72,161 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,161 miles
    Test number
    723868088002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front stearing rack arm inner joint has slight play

  19. Fail72,154 miles (+4,889)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,154 miles
    Test number
    631876688038
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc outer surface slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front stearing rack arm inner joint has slight play

  20. Pass67,265 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,265 miles
    Test number
    292396167096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc outer surface slightly corroded

  21. Fail67,265 miles (+5,512)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,265 miles
    Test number
    680135267006
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc outer surface slightly corroded

  22. Pass61,753 miles (+2)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    220166276002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on outer edge

  23. Fail61,751 miles2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    171064976454
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T747 VUG

Does T747 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T747 VUG expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T747 VUG?
The MOT on T747 VUG expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T747 VUG done?
T747 VUG was recorded at 104,347 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 2,259 miles a year.
Has T747 VUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T747 VUG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T747 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 T747 VUG find?
T747 VUG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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