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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc

X778 FGUMOT history

X778 FGU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 86,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

X778 FGU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,545 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 FGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 FGU was last recorded at 86,545 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,517 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,545 miles
  • 2025 – 85,837 miles
  • 2024 – 85,826 miles
  • 2023 – 85,498 miles
  • 2022 – 85,186 miles
  • 2021 – 85,009 miles
  • 2020 – 84,812 miles
  • 2019 – 84,436 miles
  • 2018 – 83,534 miles
  • 2017 – 82,414 miles
  • 2015 – 81,785 miles
  • 2014 – 81,010 miles
  • 2013 – 79,324 miles
  • 2012 – 77,995 miles
  • 2011 – 76,342 miles
  • 2010 – 74,853 miles
  • 2009 – 73,438 miles
  • 2008 – 72,219 miles
  • 2007 – 70,961 miles
  • 2006 – 67,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,545 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,545 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    904128698494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail86,517 miles (+680)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,517 miles
    Test number
    533579207272
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass85,837 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    595179280527
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    648146900075
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear 2 of around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail85,826 miles (+328)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    200533149663
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear 2 of around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass85,498 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    427166451220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,186 miles (+177)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,186 miles
    Test number
    838676183466
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass85,009 miles (+197)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,009 miles
    Test number
    734106576247
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass84,812 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,812 miles
    Test number
    442498949485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,436 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    806737619487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,419 miles (+885)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,419 miles
    Test number
    958571338801
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,534 miles (+22)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    832873615315
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring components

  13. Fail83,512 miles (+1,098)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    886556669461
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring components

  14. Pass82,414 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,414 miles
    Test number
    728902178765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,785 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,785 miles
    Test number
    183366700196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,010 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,010 miles
    Test number
    745592334334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail81,010 miles (+1,686)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,010 miles
    Test number
    465062034444
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass79,324 miles (+1,329)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    865544453268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass77,995 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    806925542267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail77,994 miles (+1,652)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    236124342263
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass76,342 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,342 miles
    Test number
    637702951286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail76,322 miles (+1,469)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,322 miles
    Test number
    329176541231
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass74,853 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,853 miles
    Test number
    944674540236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,850 miles (+1,412)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,850 miles
    Test number
    850190430251
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteVehicle overheated and radiator exploded

  25. Pass73,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    284562229200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail73,438 miles (+1,219)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    670092529277
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass72,219 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    481807018269
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail72,219 miles (+1,258)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    950947618236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass70,961 miles (+3,260)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,961 miles
    Test number
    990665367153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight binding on o/s/r brake.

  30. Pass67,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    840296316186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X778 FGU

Does X778 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X778 FGU is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X778 FGU?
The MOT on X778 FGU is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X778 FGU done?
X778 FGU was recorded at 86,545 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 945 miles a year.
Has X778 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 FGU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X778 FGU 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 X778 FGU find?
X778 FGU passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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