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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V10 MKRMOT history

V10 MKR is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

V10 MKR 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,068 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 MKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 MKR was last recorded at 127,068 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,924 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
3,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,068 miles
  • 2025 – 125,027 miles
  • 2024 – 123,714 miles
  • 2023 – 119,797 miles
  • 2021 – 119,639 miles
  • 2019 – 118,523 miles
  • 2018 – 116,215 miles
  • 2017 – 115,020 miles
  • 2016 – 113,284 miles
  • 2015 – 107,078 miles
  • 2014 – 103,424 miles
  • 2013 – 100,854 miles
  • 2012 – 99,241 miles
  • 2011 – 96,474 miles
  • 2010 – 92,630 miles
  • 2009 – 89,187 miles
  • 2008 – 83,009 miles
  • 2007 – 75,578 miles
  • 2006 – 61,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,068 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,068 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,068 miles
    Test number
    445145852271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,924 miles (+1,897)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,924 miles
    Test number
    145121183080
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass125,027 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,027 miles
    Test number
    432898398945
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
  4. Pass123,714 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    331594325605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,797 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,797 miles
    Test number
    115896562948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,639 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,639 miles
    Test number
    437575299724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,523 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,523 miles
    Test number
    668976913292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Fail118,523 miles (+2,308)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,523 miles
    Test number
    156316451815
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass116,215 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    209611340831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Fail116,177 miles (+1,157)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,177 miles
    Test number
    147885716511
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass115,020 miles (+188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,020 miles
    Test number
    398036702129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar link
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  12. Fail114,832 miles (+1,548)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    195028782895
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass113,284 miles (+6,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,284 miles
    Test number
    891114093882
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp Patter Poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Disc Corroded
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Readings Only Just Met Minimum Requirements
  14. Pass107,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,078 miles
    Test number
    417935535185
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  15. Fail107,078 miles (+3,654)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,078 miles
    Test number
    517398925173
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  16. Pass103,424 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,424 miles
    Test number
    659144264157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE
    • NoteOSR TYRE AGED
  17. Fail103,424 miles (+2,570)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,424 miles
    Test number
    506394764156
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE
    • NoteOSR TYRE AGED
  18. Pass100,854 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    608836573194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,849 miles (+1,608)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,849 miles
    Test number
    226275373496
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING
    • NoteO/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING
  20. Pass99,241 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,241 miles
    Test number
    248324872169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished on sidewall
  21. Fail99,241 miles (+2,767)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,241 miles
    Test number
    257034672169
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished on sidewall
  22. Pass96,474 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    106223491109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall perrished
    • NotePlastic trims covering testable items
  23. Fail96,474 miles (+3,844)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    239483191170
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall perrished
    • NotePlastic trims covering testable items
  24. Pass92,630 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,630 miles
    Test number
    354282830212
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteRear pads very low and discs rusty and very pitted
  25. Fail92,613 miles (+3,426)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,613 miles
    Test number
    354190530273
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteRear pads very low and discs rusty and very pitted
  26. Pass89,187 miles (+6,178)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,187 miles
    Test number
    340724529471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to perish
  27. Pass83,009 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,009 miles
    Test number
    722337718211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth headlights condensating .
  28. Fail83,007 miles (+7,429)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,007 miles
    Test number
    354277818203
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth headlights condensating .
  29. Pass75,578 miles (+13,598)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,578 miles
    Test number
    711315327255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s headlight lens chipped .
  30. Pass61,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,980 miles
    Test number
    934060036287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 MKR

Does V10 MKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 MKR is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 MKR?
The MOT on V10 MKR is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 MKR done?
V10 MKR was recorded at 127,068 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
Has V10 MKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 MKR has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V10 MKR 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 V10 MKR find?
V10 MKR passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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