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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V1 TOCMOT history

V1 TOC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

V1 TOC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
153,557 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 TOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V1 TOC was last recorded at 153,557 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 5,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,345 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,212 miles
Average per year
7,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,557 miles
  • 2023 – 148,345 miles
  • 2022 – 144,294 miles
  • 2021 – 138,843 miles
  • 2020 – 135,426 miles
  • 2019 – 132,846 miles
  • 2018 – 123,319 miles
  • 2017 – 116,003 miles
  • 2016 – 107,556 miles
  • 2015 – 88,844 miles
  • 2014 – 76,913 miles
  • 2012 – 64,784 miles
  • 2011 – 55,052 miles
  • 2009 – 40,837 miles
  • 2008 – 33,009 miles
  • 2007 – 26,407 miles
  • 2006 – 22,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,557 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted delamination (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail153,557 miles (+5,212)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,557 miles
    Test number
    525921822952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted delamination (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass148,345 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,345 miles
    Test number
    363579977646
    • 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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail148,345 miles (+4,051)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,345 miles
    Test number
    923198684671
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass144,294 miles (+5,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,294 miles
    Test number
    537322563725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,843 miles (+3,417)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,843 miles
    Test number
    581797810077
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass135,426 miles (+2,580)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,426 miles
    Test number
    738873735391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass132,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,846 miles
    Test number
    973269484419
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail132,846 miles (+9,527)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,846 miles
    Test number
    223667433648
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass123,319 miles (+7,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,319 miles
    Test number
    796127603438
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass116,003 miles (+8,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,003 miles
    Test number
    179081410285
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  11. Pass107,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,556 miles
    Test number
    795481826381
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low to inside edges

  12. Fail107,556 miles (+9,918)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,556 miles
    Test number
    415171773170
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low to inside edges

  13. Pass97,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,638 miles
    Test number
    857045128550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,638 miles (+8,794)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,638 miles
    Test number
    529414139732
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass88,844 miles (+11,931)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,844 miles
    Test number
    956388505010
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass76,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,913 miles
    Test number
    287492304023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,913 miles (+12,129)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,913 miles
    Test number
    986162104027
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail64,784 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    249347852383
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass64,784 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    836277552322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,052 miles (+6,226)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,052 miles
    Test number
    446365351366
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass48,826 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    359630611044
    • 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)

  22. Fail48,773 miles (+7,936)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,773 miles
    Test number
    236838301017
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  23. Pass40,837 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,837 miles
    Test number
    521868839383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,009 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    751147648388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,387 miles (+2,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    292632968128
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass26,407 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,407 miles
    Test number
    423356007242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,674 miles
    Test number
    794579906224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 TOC

Does V1 TOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V1 TOC expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V1 TOC?
The MOT on V1 TOC expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V1 TOC done?
V1 TOC was recorded at 153,557 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 7,095 miles a year.
Has V1 TOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 TOC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 TOC 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 V1 TOC find?
V1 TOC failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted delamination; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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