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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V21 TOPMOT history

V21 TOP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

V21 TOP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
107,124 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 TOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 TOP was last recorded at 107,124 miles on 30 May 2026, 1,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2015: 97,760 miles, lower than 98,883 miles on 14 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,411 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,713 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,124 miles
  • 2024 – 105,411 miles
  • 2023 – 102,856 miles
  • 2022 – 99,438 miles
  • 2019 – 98,862 miles
  • 2018 – 98,848 miles
  • 2017 – 97,967 miles
  • 2015 – 97,760 miles
  • 2014 – 98,883 miles
  • 2013 – 93,558 miles
  • 2011 – 84,765 miles
  • 2010 – 78,631 miles
  • 2009 – 71,437 miles
  • 2007 – 65,950 miles
  • 2006 – 56,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,124 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

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)

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,124 miles (+1,713)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,124 miles
    Test number
    556628459888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  2. Pass105,411 miles (+36)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,411 miles
    Test number
    959386125149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

  3. Fail105,375 miles (+2,519)2 dangerous5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    965132995676
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,856 miles (+3,418)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,856 miles
    Test number
    217317228586
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass99,438 miles (+576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,438 miles
    Test number
    245891115376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,862 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,862 miles
    Test number
    612993076166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,848 miles (+881)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    447730314065
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure back rest (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass97,967 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    634263287012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,760 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    488856925234
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteRear brake pipes slight corrosion.

  10. Fail97,760 miles (-1,123)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    976876025208
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteRear brake pipes slight corrosion.

  11. Pass98,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,883 miles
    Test number
    807566724292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    456564524234
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,558 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    429154933172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  14. Fail93,558 miles1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    885224933143
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296293852444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    379582852144
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass84,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    207802731480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    377994421134
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass78,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    474087060015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,631 miles (+7,194)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    461044260018
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass71,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,437 miles
    Test number
    781400899046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,437 miles (+5,487)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,437 miles
    Test number
    643291949003
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass65,950 miles (+9,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,950 miles
    Test number
    454513017309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,644 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    541705396187
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints incorrectly fitted

Questions about V21 TOP

Does V21 TOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 TOP is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 TOP?
The MOT on V21 TOP is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 TOP done?
V21 TOP was recorded at 107,124 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has V21 TOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 TOP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 TOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V21 TOP find?
V21 TOP passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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