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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V11 SAPMOT history

V11 SAP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

V11 SAP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
110,911 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 SAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 SAP was last recorded at 110,911 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,546 miles · 19 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,365 miles
Average per year
4,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,911 miles
  • 2023 – 108,546 miles
  • 2022 – 102,564 miles
  • 2021 – 90,100 miles
  • 2020 – 76,442 miles
  • 2019 – 69,982 miles
  • 2018 – 59,328 miles
  • 2017 – 55,335 miles
  • 2016 – 54,001 miles
  • 2015 – 51,975 miles
  • 2014 – 50,289 miles
  • 2013 – 48,569 miles
  • 2012 – 46,721 miles
  • 2011 – 44,910 miles
  • 2010 – 42,184 miles
  • 2009 – 39,468 miles
  • 2008 – 35,832 miles
  • 2007 – 30,919 miles
  • 2006 – 26,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,911 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,911 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,911 miles
    Test number
    240141508236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,546 miles
    Test number
    275162215498
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail108,546 miles (+5,982)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,546 miles
    Test number
    550955745058
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass102,564 miles (+12,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    672950787324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass90,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,100 miles
    Test number
    899379005251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    485914274385
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,442 miles (+6,460)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    656577948744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass69,982 miles (+10,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    69,982 miles
    Test number
    434765773576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass59,328 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,328 miles
    Test number
    435469501010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail59,320 miles (+3,985)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    305445855784
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass55,335 miles (+1,334)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,335 miles
    Test number
    761994755924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass54,001 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    649639210729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass53,922 miles (+1,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    402692473227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass51,975 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,975 miles
    Test number
    938161265087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass50,289 miles (+1,720)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,289 miles
    Test number
    575637434084
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight freeplay in offside steering arm

  16. Pass48,569 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    918430973040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass46,721 miles (+1,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,721 miles
    Test number
    386681262073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,910 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,910 miles
    Test number
    177155151403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,883 miles (+2,699)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,883 miles
    Test number
    897112651013
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass42,184 miles (+2,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    951595160085
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  21. Pass39,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    944308369064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,468 miles (+3,636)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    511616769006
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass35,832 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,832 miles
    Test number
    883357468013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,919 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,919 miles
    Test number
    250782067025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,205 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    384065866057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,148 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,148 miles
    Test number
    113739156464
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about V11 SAP

Does V11 SAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V11 SAP expired on 28 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V11 SAP?
The MOT on V11 SAP expired on 28 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V11 SAP done?
V11 SAP was recorded at 110,911 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,310 miles a year.
Has V11 SAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 SAP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V11 SAP 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 V11 SAP find?
V11 SAP passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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