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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

V11 TPBMOT history

V11 TPB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

V11 TPB blue 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 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
142,058 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 TPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 TPB was last recorded at 142,058 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 3,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,515 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,543 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,058 miles
  • 2021 – 138,515 miles
  • 2020 – 133,180 miles
  • 2019 – 125,650 miles
  • 2018 – 120,040 miles
  • 2017 – 111,005 miles
  • 2016 – 104,679 miles
  • 2014 – 103,436 miles
  • 2013 – 99,912 miles
  • 2011 – 85,772 miles
  • 2010 – 79,536 miles
  • 2009 – 77,375 miles
  • 2008 – 74,078 miles
  • 2007 – 71,136 miles
  • 2006 – 67,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,058 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,058 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,058 miles
    Test number
    793066770845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,052 miles (+3,537)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,052 miles
    Test number
    447108605744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,515 miles
    Test number
    577609980364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,515 miles (+5,335)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,515 miles
    Test number
    970921018504
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass133,180 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,180 miles
    Test number
    529269131099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,179 miles (+7,529)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,179 miles
    Test number
    609728351018
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,650 miles (+5,610)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    982439710593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,040 miles (+9,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,040 miles
    Test number
    987016643062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,005 miles (+6,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,005 miles
    Test number
    408612833063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine engine

  10. Pass104,679 miles (+1,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,679 miles
    Test number
    210884221967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass103,436 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    505860164139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,912 miles (+14,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,912 miles
    Test number
    275871973050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass85,772 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,772 miles
    Test number
    368381711394
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass79,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    822870100396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,536 miles (+2,161)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    244079490296
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass77,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    280682399252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    531412999230
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass74,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    362907998449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,078 miles (+2,942)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    394417198484
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass71,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    414834207351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,136 miles (+3,208)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    464463807374
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise windscreen chipped

  22. Pass67,928 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,928 miles
    Test number
    773785616277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V11 TPB

Does V11 TPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V11 TPB expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V11 TPB?
The MOT on V11 TPB expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V11 TPB done?
V11 TPB was recorded at 142,058 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has V11 TPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 TPB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V11 TPB 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 TPB find?
V11 TPB passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 11 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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