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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T983 FRUMOT history

T983 FRU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 181,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
181,220 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T983 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T983 FRU was last recorded at 181,220 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 3,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2016: 154,595 miles, lower than 156,993 miles on 8 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,126 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,094 miles
Average per year
3,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,220 miles
  • 2024 – 178,126 miles
  • 2023 – 175,398 miles
  • 2022 – 172,622 miles
  • 2021 – 169,614 miles
  • 2020 – 166,980 miles
  • 2019 – 164,113 miles
  • 2018 – 160,662 miles
  • 2017 – 157,047 miles
  • 2016 – 154,595 miles
  • 2015 – 156,993 miles
  • 2014 – 147,151 miles
  • 2013 – 144,057 miles
  • 2012 – 140,629 miles
  • 2011 – 137,088 miles
  • 2010 – 132,358 miles
  • 2009 – 125,772 miles
  • 2008 – 117,466 miles
  • 2007 – 111,226 miles
  • 2006 – 104,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,220 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Both Front Jacking Points Rusted/Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front jacking point corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear floor pan corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear both rear jacking points corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,220 miles (+3,094)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,220 miles
    Test number
    965406955706
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front Jacking Points Rusted/Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass178,126 miles (+2,728)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    178,126 miles
    Test number
    480876076226
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inne track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,398 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,398 miles
    Test number
    430450855149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear jacking points corroded

  4. Fail175,389 miles (+2,767)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,389 miles
    Test number
    779763741607
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear jacking points corroded

  5. Pass172,622 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    172,622 miles
    Test number
    585390967693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill and outer sill has cover fitted cannot see (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted cannot inspect sills

  6. Fail172,622 miles (+3,008)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,622 miles
    Test number
    719358080650
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill and outer sill has cover fitted cannot see (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted cannot inspect sills

  7. Pass169,614 miles (+2,634)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    169,614 miles
    Test number
    552247417133
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass166,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,980 miles
    Test number
    329425534625
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail166,980 miles (+2,867)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,980 miles
    Test number
    367427379329
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass164,113 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    164,113 miles
    Test number
    417839367743
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms, also rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock absorber centre pin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryJacking point areas corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly tight on idle

  11. Fail164,113 miles (+3,451)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,113 miles
    Test number
    528888807318
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms, also rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock absorber centre pin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryJacking point areas corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly tight on idle

  12. Pass160,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,662 miles
    Test number
    325885460227
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail160,662 miles (+3,615)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,662 miles
    Test number
    998245600034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass157,047 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,047 miles
    Test number
    826510790831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,595 miles (-2,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    154,595 miles
    Test number
    554417815916
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass156,993 miles (+9,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    156,993 miles
    Test number
    705969585163
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail147,151 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,151 miles
    Test number
    379821594123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  18. Pass147,151 miles (+3,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    147,151 miles
    Test number
    956631694151
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  19. Pass144,057 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    144,057 miles
    Test number
    116852993109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail143,953 miles (+3,324)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,953 miles
    Test number
    826289073148
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass140,629 miles (+3,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    140,629 miles
    Test number
    736811682154
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass137,088 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    137,088 miles
    Test number
    639407851175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass132,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    132,358 miles
    Test number
    571510080193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail132,358 miles (+6,586)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,358 miles
    Test number
    944609470151
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass125,772 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    125,772 miles
    Test number
    863946479187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass117,466 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,466 miles
    Test number
    213882288121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass111,226 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    111,226 miles
    Test number
    541293777119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass104,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    210529476439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail104,829 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    481132956199
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T983 FRU

Does T983 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T983 FRU expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T983 FRU?
The MOT on T983 FRU expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T983 FRU done?
T983 FRU was recorded at 181,220 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 3,941 miles a year.
Has T983 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T983 FRU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T983 FRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T983 FRU find?
T983 FRU failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 8 major defects and 5 advisories: central front oil leaking excessively from engine; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 10 more.

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