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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T431 GVVMOT history

T431 GVV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
141,782 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 GVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 GVV was last recorded at 141,782 miles on 2 May 2025, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,588 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
3,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,782 miles
  • 2024 – 141,588 miles
  • 2022 – 139,897 miles
  • 2021 – 138,268 miles
  • 2020 – 137,228 miles
  • 2019 – 133,787 miles
  • 2018 – 130,411 miles
  • 2016 – 125,731 miles
  • 2015 – 122,461 miles
  • 2014 – 117,160 miles
  • 2013 – 106,417 miles
  • 2012 – 100,846 miles
  • 2011 – 96,172 miles
  • 2010 – 91,527 miles
  • 2009 – 86,140 miles
  • 2008 – 81,248 miles
  • 2007 – 75,994 miles
  • 2006 – 72,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,782 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes corroded (n/s) above fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,782 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,782 miles
    Test number
    664760094394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,588 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,588 miles
    Test number
    193557414168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,897 miles (+1,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,897 miles
    Test number
    187534574932
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass138,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,268 miles
    Test number
    812925787436
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail138,268 miles (+1,040)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,268 miles
    Test number
    961044409999
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass137,228 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,228 miles
    Test number
    554012942424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes corroded (n/s) above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

  7. Fail137,218 miles (+3,431)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,218 miles
    Test number
    634370456437
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes corroded (n/s) above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

  8. Pass133,787 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,787 miles
    Test number
    474075805910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,781 miles (+3,370)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,781 miles
    Test number
    187301464800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass130,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,411 miles
    Test number
    714626429421
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES WEARING EDGES
    • AdvisoryCOVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

  11. Fail130,411 miles (+4,680)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,411 miles
    Test number
    579406426867
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES WEARING EDGES
    • AdvisoryCOVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

  12. Pass125,731 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,731 miles
    Test number
    175220464816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,461 miles (+5,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,461 miles
    Test number
    124528109077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass117,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    689395405056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,160 miles (+10,743)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    448306954311
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass106,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    525495153302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,417 miles (+5,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    877475753319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    175435222308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,846 miles (+4,674)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    917894922344
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass96,172 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,172 miles
    Test number
    559942521309
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail96,169 miles (+4,642)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    909440421337
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass91,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,527 miles
    Test number
    990826610388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,527 miles (+5,387)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,527 miles
    Test number
    472708800350
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass86,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,140 miles
    Test number
    783935579231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,140 miles (+4,892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,140 miles
    Test number
    310135379433
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass81,248 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,248 miles
    Test number
    381666768476
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn inner and outer edges /rubber perishing /cracking.
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn very low .
    • NotePLay in both front lower ball joints.

  27. Fail81,248 miles (+5,254)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,248 miles
    Test number
    682076668252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn inner and outer edges /rubber perishing /cracking.
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn very low .
    • NotePLay in both front lower ball joints.

  28. Pass75,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    981326387139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,994 miles (+3,538)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    242814687185
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone bush has play

  30. Pass72,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    204187686147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 GVV

Does T431 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T431 GVV expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T431 GVV?
The MOT on T431 GVV expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T431 GVV done?
T431 GVV was recorded at 141,782 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 3,683 miles a year.
Has T431 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 GVV has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T431 GVV 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 T431 GVV find?
T431 GVV passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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