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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

V1 VAUMOT history

V1 VAU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

V1 VAU 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 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
123,426 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 VAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 VAU was last recorded at 123,426 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,426 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,426 miles
  • 2021 – 120,609 miles
  • 2020 – 117,507 miles
  • 2019 – 108,752 miles
  • 2018 – 107,365 miles
  • 2017 – 106,041 miles
  • 2016 – 104,969 miles
  • 2015 – 104,218 miles
  • 2014 – 96,556 miles
  • 2013 – 89,341 miles
  • 2012 – 80,684 miles
  • 2011 – 69,822 miles
  • 2010 – 57,666 miles
  • 2009 – 55,000 miles
  • 2008 – 44,239 miles
  • 2007 – 39,526 miles
  • 2006 – 33,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,426 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,426 miles
    Test number
    877663613724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,426 miles (+2,817)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,426 miles
    Test number
    841661409496
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass120,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,609 miles
    Test number
    317469946072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail120,609 miles (+3,102)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,609 miles
    Test number
    757674533164
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,507 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,507 miles
    Test number
    554209988815
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm rear bushes - worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator - faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point - corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp - faded
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes - corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres - worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEml - on

  6. Fail117,485 miles (+8,733)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,485 miles
    Test number
    847883868295
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm rear bushes - worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator - faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point - corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp - faded
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes - corroded
    • AdvisoryEml - on

  7. Pass108,752 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,752 miles
    Test number
    218683857585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,365 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    989183569307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,041 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,041 miles
    Test number
    406050781049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,969 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,969 miles
    Test number
    790858968561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail104,958 miles (+740)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    389769066642
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail104,218 miles (+7,662)1 dangerous6 failures15 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,218 miles
    Test number
    508385595149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on both edges

  13. Pass96,556 miles (+9)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    206043314252
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront lower suspenion arm bushes worn
    • NotePlay in offside anti roll bar

  14. Fail96,547 miles (+7,206)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    358888194107
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn
    • NotePlay in offside front anti roll bar link

  15. Pass89,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,341 miles
    Test number
    227649593102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,341 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,341 miles
    Test number
    868489193194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail89,334 miles (+8,650)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,334 miles
    Test number
    155638893196
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,684 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,684 miles
    Test number
    137128182162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension coil road spring broken
    • NoteOffside outer tail light not working
    • NoteOffside rear suspension coil road spring broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail80,684 miles (+10,862)3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,684 miles
    Test number
    806117382132
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteNearside rear suspension coil road spring broken
    • NoteOffside outer tail light not working
    • NoteOffside rear suspension coil road spring broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass69,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    299557381430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail69,822 miles (+12,156)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    519957081133
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,666 miles (+2,666)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    583633880158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteCovers fitted to outer sills so unable to check for corrosion
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  23. Pass55,000 miles (+10,761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,000 miles
    Test number
    672845159135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,239 miles (+4,713)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,239 miles
    Test number
    614851558122
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f wheel rim scuffed

  25. Pass39,526 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,526 miles
    Test number
    191325217108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    823282126114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V1 VAU

Does V1 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V1 VAU expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V1 VAU?
The MOT on V1 VAU expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V1 VAU done?
V1 VAU was recorded at 123,426 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
Has V1 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 VAU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V1 VAU 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 VAU find?
V1 VAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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