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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

W228 LFGMOT history

W228 LFG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2023.

W228 LFG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
157,768 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 LFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

W228 LFG was last recorded at 157,768 miles on 16 Sept 2023, 4,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,140 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,628 miles
Average per year
5,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,768 miles
  • 2022 – 153,140 miles
  • 2021 – 142,150 miles
  • 2019 – 141,794 miles
  • 2017 – 137,352 miles
  • 2016 – 129,433 miles
  • 2015 – 127,548 miles
  • 2014 – 124,209 miles
  • 2013 – 121,027 miles
  • 2012 – 117,712 miles
  • 2011 – 107,316 miles
  • 2010 – 94,324 miles
  • 2009 – 85,383 miles
  • 2008 – 76,117 miles
  • 2007 – 68,826 miles
  • 2006 – 63,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,768 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre stop lamp not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside front tyre worn on edges & on limit.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,768 miles (+4,628)2 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,768 miles
    Test number
    222707720285
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass153,140 miles (+638)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,140 miles
    Test number
    531046294840
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir-bag lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges & on limit.
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail152,502 miles (+10,352)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,502 miles
    Test number
    507325483003
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR & OFFSIDE FRONT (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR FLOOR BOTH SIDES AT BRACE BAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges & on limit.
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass142,150 miles (+356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,150 miles
    Test number
    303379606395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass141,794 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,794 miles
    Test number
    882333768994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,352 miles (+7,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    721085155446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  7. Pass129,433 miles (+1,885)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,433 miles
    Test number
    673579319066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass127,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    127,548 miles
    Test number
    973052718639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail127,548 miles (+3,339)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,548 miles
    Test number
    357772010808
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres side walls cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass124,209 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,209 miles
    Test number
    137052854254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,027 miles (+3,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,027 miles
    Test number
    537342353270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass117,712 miles (+10,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,712 miles
    Test number
    388936652408
    • 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)

  13. Pass107,316 miles (+12,992)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    588675941221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,324 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,324 miles
    Test number
    973373950262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • 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)

  15. Fail94,324 miles (+112)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,324 miles
    Test number
    563313150270
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • 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)

  16. Fail94,212 miles (+8,829)5 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,212 miles
    Test number
    361409140213
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F SHOCKABSORBER LEAKING
    • NoteFront trackcontrol arms rubber bushes worn
    • NoteHandbrake performance low
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminat

  17. Pass85,383 miles (+9,266)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,383 miles
    Test number
    750993659281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass76,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,117 miles
    Test number
    282173958269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,117 miles (+7,291)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,117 miles
    Test number
    261703458200
    • FailureOffside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates delaminated
    • NoteN/s windscreen wiper not clearing windsreen
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

  20. Pass68,826 miles (+5,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,826 miles
    Test number
    103093157258
    • NoteRear number plated de-laminating

  21. Fail63,207 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    140415656228
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass63,207 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    642285156298
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about W228 LFG

Does W228 LFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 LFG expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 LFG?
The MOT on W228 LFG expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 LFG done?
W228 LFG was recorded at 157,768 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2023, an average of 5,559 miles a year.
Has W228 LFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 LFG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on W228 LFG 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 W228 LFG find?
W228 LFG failed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords damaged; nearside rear inner tyre has ply or cords damaged; front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 15 more.

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