BMW K Series
Maroon · Petrol · 1995 · 1,092 cc
M799 VBVMOT history
M799 VBV is a maroon petrol BMW K Series first used on 22 May 1995. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 71,997 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,160 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M799 VBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- K Series
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,092 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 22 May 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M799 VBV was last recorded at 71,997 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Mar 2023: 69,444 miles, lower than 69,902 miles on 1 Mar 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 71,007 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 990 miles
- Average per year
- 1,160 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,997 miles
- 2025 – 71,007 miles
- 2024 – 70,077 miles
- 2023 – 69,444 miles
- 2022 – 69,902 miles
- 2021 – 68,261 miles
- 2020 – 67,499 miles
- 2019 – 67,126 miles
- 2018 – 66,817 miles
- 2017 – 64,489 miles
- 2016 – 62,693 miles
- 2015 – 61,447 miles
- 2014 – 59,748 miles
- 2011 – 57,807 miles
- 2010 – 55,063 miles
- 2008 – 54,945 miles
- 2007 – 53,150 miles
- 2006 – 50,087 miles
- 2005 – 47,981 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim sidecar wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hub pivot bearings have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,997 miles (+990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 71,997 miles
- Test number
- 922988290030
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim sidecar wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hub pivot bearings have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,007 miles (+930)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 71,007 miles
- Test number
- 205545709883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,077 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 70,077 miles
- Test number
- 478612391874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,444 miles (-458)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 69,444 miles
- Test number
- 441412633031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,902 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 69,902 miles
- Test number
- 210114045248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,261 miles (+762)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 68,261 miles
- Test number
- 352320782554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,499 miles (+373)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 67,499 miles
- Test number
- 251404535270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,126 miles (+309)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,126 miles
- Test number
- 437321328438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,817 miles (+2,328)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 66,817 miles
- Test number
- 384057385335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,489 miles (+1,796)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 64,489 miles
- Test number
- 351764909509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,693 miles (+1,246)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 62,693 miles
- Test number
- 694257952511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,447 miles (+1,699)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 61,447 miles
- Test number
- 237877145448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,748 miles (+1,941)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 59,748 miles
- Test number
- 479648944122
- NoteSidecar brake disconected
Pass57,807 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 57,807 miles
- Test number
- 397107921122
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisorySidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Fail57,798 miles (+2,735)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,798 miles
- Test number
- 817764421167
- FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisorySidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Pass55,063 miles (+118)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,063 miles
- Test number
- 450449540148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,945 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 54,945 miles
- Test number
- 493148788226
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Pass53,150 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 53,150 miles
- Test number
- 344082517448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,142 miles (+3,055)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,142 miles
- Test number
- 344137887104
- FailureSidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- FailureSidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Pass50,087 miles (+2,106)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 50,087 miles
- Test number
- 504281476184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 47,981 miles
- Test number
- 463029465173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,981 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,981 miles
- Test number
- 342367565180
- FailureFront Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- FailureRear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
- FailureRear Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)
Questions about M799 VBV
- Does M799 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M799 VBV is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M799 VBV?
- The MOT on M799 VBV is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M799 VBV done?
- M799 VBV was recorded at 71,997 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,160 miles a year.
- Has M799 VBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M799 VBV has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2011.
- Has the mileage on M799 VBV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M799 VBV find?
- M799 VBV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim sidecar wheel; rear suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hub pivot bearings have slight free play.
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