# FA54UGM — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

FA54UGM is a Blue BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (1998cc), first registered 1998-01-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FA54UGM — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FA54UGM |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1998cc |
| First registered | 1998-01-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2025-10-01 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 10
- Passes: 6
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 60%
- Total defects recorded: 19

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-02 13:34:33 | PASSED | 352,104 MI | 2025-10-01 00:00:00 |
| 2024-10-02 11:15:54 | FAILED | 325,103 KM | — |
| 2023-09-04 14:12:20 | PASSED | 315,194 KM | 2024-09-20 00:00:00 |
| 2022-09-21 13:56:56 | PASSED | 278,142 KM | 2023-09-20 00:00:00 |
| 2021-10-22 14:14:45 | PASSED | 244,243 MI | 2022-10-21 00:00:00 |
| 2021-10-20 11:00:55 | FAILED | 244,238 MI | — |
| 2020-10-22 11:44:06 | PASSED | 209,338 KM | 2021-10-21 00:00:00 |
| 2020-10-21 16:01:28 | FAILED | 209,338 KM | — |
| 2020-10-19 12:26:36 | FAILED | 209,310 KM | — |
| 2019-05-08 14:30:14 | PASSED | 164,312 KM | 2020-10-19 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2024-10-02 13:34:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

**2024-10-02 11:15:54 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Head lamp kickoff to the right , dazzling other drivers (4.1.4 (c))

**2021-10-20 11:00:55 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

**2020-10-21 16:01:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

**2020-10-19 12:26:36 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FA54UGM is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FA54UGM. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.