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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S99 VRAMOT history

S99 VRA is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S99 VRA red 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 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,738 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 VRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 VRA was last recorded at 139,738 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 11,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,718 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,020 miles
Average per year
7,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,738 miles
  • 2025 – 128,718 miles
  • 2024 – 111,150 miles
  • 2022 – 106,607 miles
  • 2021 – 101,868 miles
  • 2020 – 97,992 miles
  • 2019 – 91,846 miles
  • 2018 – 86,210 miles
  • 2017 – 82,934 miles
  • 2016 – 79,835 miles
  • 2015 – 72,004 miles
  • 2014 – 60,591 miles
  • 2013 – 49,277 miles
  • 2012 – 42,226 miles
  • 2011 – 36,321 miles
  • 2010 – 31,211 miles
  • 2009 – 23,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,738 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,738 miles (+11,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,738 miles
    Test number
    540071794508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass128,718 miles (+17,568)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,718 miles
    Test number
    339286711880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass111,150 miles (+4,543)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,150 miles
    Test number
    789137218321
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,607 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    725076386497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,868 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,868 miles
    Test number
    558930141266
    • MinorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated prop shaft donut bush perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail101,868 miles (+3,876)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,868 miles
    Test number
    702054881555
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated prop shaft donut bush perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass97,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    698680948987
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop donut perished and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Fail97,992 miles (+6,146)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    379093125391
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop donut perished and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Pass91,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,846 miles
    Test number
    922408750801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail91,845 miles (+5,635)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    113397601270
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,210 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,210 miles
    Test number
    845433073713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,934 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    370342604696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,835 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    875683200106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,004 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    181536616256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,591 miles (+11,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    557734934270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    649801533243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,277 miles (+7,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    348881433293
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass42,226 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    189239142236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,321 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,321 miles
    Test number
    406274341298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,211 miles (+7,985)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    220094140275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,226 miles
    Test number
    341417349224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 VRA

Does S99 VRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 VRA is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 VRA?
The MOT on S99 VRA is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 VRA done?
S99 VRA was recorded at 139,738 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,115 miles a year.
Has S99 VRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 VRA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S99 VRA 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 S99 VRA find?
S99 VRA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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