BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
V21 GCHMOT history
V21 GCH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 182,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 182,646 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,166 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 GCH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 GCH was last recorded at 182,646 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 9,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 173,328 miles · 10 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,318 miles
- Average per year
- 10,166 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 182,646 miles
- 2021 – 173,328 miles
- 2020 – 166,856 miles
- 2019 – 156,305 miles
- 2018 – 146,512 miles
- 2017 – 136,721 miles
- 2016 – 127,216 miles
- 2015 – 116,022 miles
- 2014 – 97,765 miles
- 2013 – 81,353 miles
- 2012 – 72,478 miles
- 2011 – 65,886 miles
- 2010 – 58,995 miles
- 2009 – 51,563 miles
- 2008 – 41,139 miles
- 2007 – 29,675 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,646 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
18 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,646 miles (+9,318)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 182,646 miles
- Test number
- 338042841649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass173,328 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 173,328 miles
- Test number
- 935567288900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,325 miles (+6,469)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,325 miles
- Test number
- 194899128445
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,856 miles (+10,551)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 166,856 miles
- Test number
- 803404536649
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,305 miles (+9,793)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 156,305 miles
- Test number
- 390286429805
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,512 miles (+9,791)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 146,512 miles
- Test number
- 631885160983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,721 miles (+9,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 136,721 miles
- Test number
- 278912569557
- AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted obscuring vision to components
Pass127,216 miles (+11,194)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 127,216 miles
- Test number
- 615775324466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,022 miles (+18,257)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 116,022 miles
- Test number
- 549416965054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,765 miles (+16,412)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 97,765 miles
- Test number
- 265607064037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,353 miles (+8,875)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 81,353 miles
- Test number
- 189908163452
- 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)
Pass72,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 72,478 miles
- Test number
- 647397782069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,478 miles (+6,592)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,478 miles
- Test number
- 908057882050
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Pass65,886 miles (+6,891)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 65,886 miles
- Test number
- 187258581050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,995 miles (+7,432)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 58,995 miles
- Test number
- 982988770088
- NoteRepair to nearside front tyre
Pass51,563 miles (+10,424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 51,563 miles
- Test number
- 130206489463
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,139 miles (+11,464)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,139 miles
- Test number
- 604045688081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,675 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 29,675 miles
- Test number
- 792675467041
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about V21 GCH
- Does V21 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V21 GCH expired on 9 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V21 GCH?
- The MOT on V21 GCH expired on 9 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V21 GCH done?
- V21 GCH was recorded at 182,646 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 10,166 miles a year.
- Has V21 GCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 GCH has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on V21 GCH 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 V21 GCH find?
- V21 GCH passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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