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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V228 ENBMOT history

V228 ENB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 70,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

V228 ENB 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 21 Aug 2024
Mileage
70,451 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V228 ENB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V228 ENB was last recorded at 70,451 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 2,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2012: 37,016 miles, lower than 37,905 miles on 20 Mar 2012.

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
68,416 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,035 miles
Average per year
2,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,451 miles
  • 2022 – 68,416 miles
  • 2021 – 66,524 miles
  • 2020 – 64,189 miles
  • 2019 – 61,753 miles
  • 2018 – 57,974 miles
  • 2017 – 55,643 miles
  • 2016 – 52,146 miles
  • 2015 – 47,982 miles
  • 2014 – 43,718 miles
  • 2013 – 41,374 miles
  • 2012 – 37,016 miles
  • 2011 – 36,231 miles
  • 2010 – 33,882 miles
  • 2009 – 31,312 miles
  • 2008 – 29,339 miles
  • 2007 – 27,896 miles
  • 2006 – 25,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,451 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,451 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    793167714069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,416 miles (+247)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,416 miles
    Test number
    659960804399
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail68,169 miles (+1,645)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,169 miles
    Test number
    375349735608
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,524 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,524 miles
    Test number
    670750565957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,189 miles
    Test number
    867777970080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,189 miles (+2,436)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,189 miles
    Test number
    345015515032
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass61,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    597357733104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,753 miles (+3,779)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    578557903959
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    941074384952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,974 miles (+2,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    248291465072
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass55,643 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,643 miles
    Test number
    751688317224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR low (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Fail55,643 miles (+3,497)5 failures1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,643 miles
    Test number
    255061251719
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR low (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass52,146 miles (+4,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    560716924642
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode.

  14. Fail47,982 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    178160805125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass47,982 miles (+4,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    718160205169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass43,718 miles (+2,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,718 miles
    Test number
    107447004173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass41,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,374 miles
    Test number
    247852813451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail41,374 miles (+4,358)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,374 miles
    Test number
    236292613424
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass37,016 miles (-889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,016 miles
    Test number
    176465092033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail37,905 miles (+1,674)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,905 miles
    Test number
    387990682071
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass36,231 miles (+2,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,231 miles
    Test number
    239093801135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass33,882 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,882 miles
    Test number
    514812210181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,811 miles (+2,499)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,811 miles
    Test number
    454089790093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail31,312 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,312 miles
    Test number
    330342599080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass31,312 miles (+1,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,312 miles
    Test number
    682132199096
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass29,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    123205788077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,339 miles (+1,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    624215088093
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail27,896 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,896 miles
    Test number
    153797767044
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass27,896 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,896 miles
    Test number
    891517267011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,717 miles
    Test number
    393988366001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V228 ENB

Does V228 ENB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V228 ENB expired on 21 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V228 ENB?
The MOT on V228 ENB expired on 21 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V228 ENB done?
V228 ENB was recorded at 70,451 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 2,563 miles a year.
Has V228 ENB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V228 ENB has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V228 ENB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V228 ENB find?
V228 ENB passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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