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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T945 LGOMOT history

T945 LGO is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 157,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,040 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T945 LGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T945 LGO was last recorded at 157,040 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,790 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,250 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,040 miles
  • 2025 – 154,790 miles
  • 2024 – 154,711 miles
  • 2023 – 154,406 miles
  • 2022 – 149,892 miles
  • 2021 – 144,066 miles
  • 2020 – 138,028 miles
  • 2019 – 131,239 miles
  • 2018 – 124,194 miles
  • 2017 – 116,059 miles
  • 2016 – 105,405 miles
  • 2015 – 95,490 miles
  • 2014 – 86,810 miles
  • 2013 – 78,841 miles
  • 2012 – 71,074 miles
  • 2011 – 60,399 miles
  • 2010 – 54,417 miles
  • 2009 – 50,304 miles
  • 2008 – 44,427 miles
  • 2007 – 38,687 miles
  • 2006 – 31,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,040 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    433252107274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,040 miles (+2,250)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    855199765144
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,790 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,790 miles
    Test number
    455211277992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,711 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,711 miles
    Test number
    828462370703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,406 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,406 miles
    Test number
    770634727069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,892 miles
    Test number
    838071392944
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMil on

  7. Fail149,868 miles (+5,802)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,868 miles
    Test number
    347947734558
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMil on

  8. Pass144,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,066 miles
    Test number
    490544170503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,066 miles (+6,038)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,066 miles
    Test number
    720602290606
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass138,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,028 miles
    Test number
    600838942349
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  11. Fail138,004 miles (+6,765)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,004 miles
    Test number
    638441492001
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  12. Pass131,239 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,239 miles
    Test number
    235828357047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySRS light seems intermittent in operation.

  13. Fail131,214 miles (+7,020)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,214 miles
    Test number
    318368002241
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass124,194 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,194 miles
    Test number
    945859325268
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySRS warning appears intermittent.

  15. Fail124,184 miles (+8,125)2 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,184 miles
    Test number
    175580395520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  16. Pass116,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,059 miles
    Test number
    489602024012
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre very worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryYellow oil light keeps coming on and going off

  17. Fail116,054 miles (+10,649)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,054 miles
    Test number
    248429872314
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre very worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryYellow oil light keeps coming on and going off

  18. Pass105,405 miles (+9,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,405 miles
    Test number
    729001219432
    • AdvisoryO/S/F outer brake pad looks low
    • AdvisoryOil light stays on after car has started

  19. Pass95,490 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,490 miles
    Test number
    137243465126
    • NoteService thought due

  20. Fail95,490 miles (+8,680)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,490 miles
    Test number
    226203565438
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteService thought due

  21. Pass86,810 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,810 miles
    Test number
    858493664124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail86,806 miles (+7,965)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    798800764195
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass78,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,841 miles
    Test number
    286675563134
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail78,839 miles (+7,765)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,839 miles
    Test number
    196495063166
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass71,074 miles (+10,675)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,074 miles
    Test number
    875259142179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,399 miles
    Test number
    859449201130
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail60,398 miles (+5,981)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,398 miles
    Test number
    958829401116
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass54,417 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    661177710192
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail50,304 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    204147649405
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  30. Pass50,304 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    390937549100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass44,427 miles (+5,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,427 miles
    Test number
    183190248170
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Pass38,687 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,687 miles
    Test number
    242612947489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail38,682 miles (+6,754)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    292281747424
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  34. Pass31,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,928 miles
    Test number
    472870586113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T945 LGO

Does T945 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T945 LGO is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T945 LGO?
The MOT on T945 LGO is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T945 LGO done?
T945 LGO was recorded at 157,040 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has T945 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T945 LGO has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T945 LGO 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 T945 LGO find?
T945 LGO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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