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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V2 MCAMOT history

V2 MCA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

V2 MCA 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 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
90,018 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 MCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V2 MCA was last recorded at 90,018 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,663 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
3,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,018 miles
  • 2023 – 88,663 miles
  • 2022 – 87,009 miles
  • 2021 – 86,649 miles
  • 2020 – 84,902 miles
  • 2019 – 82,675 miles
  • 2018 – 79,645 miles
  • 2017 – 76,943 miles
  • 2016 – 73,634 miles
  • 2015 – 70,872 miles
  • 2014 – 67,483 miles
  • 2013 – 65,032 miles
  • 2011 – 59,280 miles
  • 2010 – 56,143 miles
  • 2009 – 51,100 miles
  • 2008 – 45,358 miles
  • 2007 – 40,710 miles
  • 2006 – 34,772 miles
  • 2005 – 30,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,018 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch / rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch / rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,018 miles (+1,355)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,018 miles
    Test number
    573184192114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch / rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch / rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass88,663 miles (+1,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    542086454204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,009 miles (+360)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    480981707673
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of both sills

  4. Pass86,649 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    436604050118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,902 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    270694862338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,841 miles (+2,166)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,841 miles
    Test number
    634747709652
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,675 miles (+3,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,675 miles
    Test number
    824984396416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass79,645 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    369298801765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,943 miles (+3,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,943 miles
    Test number
    680621403932
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass73,634 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,634 miles
    Test number
    559086508624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,872 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    882412373923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    588009194156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail67,483 miles (+2,451)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    279909494429
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,032 miles (+5,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,032 miles
    Test number
    306030743291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,280 miles (+3,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,280 miles
    Test number
    819347721347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,143 miles (+5,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,143 miles
    Test number
    353730240359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,100 miles (+5,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    320228939307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,358 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    353413238318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,710 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    114474247385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,772 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,772 miles
    Test number
    793058936330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    30,390 miles
    Test number
    424345415374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 MCA

Does V2 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 MCA expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 MCA?
The MOT on V2 MCA expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 MCA done?
V2 MCA was recorded at 90,018 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 3,159 miles a year.
Has V2 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 MCA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V2 MCA 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 V2 MCA find?
V2 MCA failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed deep splits to inner sidewall; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed deep splits to inner sidewall; nearside headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 8 more.

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