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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc

V2 TANMOT history

V2 TAN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

V2 TAN silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
124,959 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 TAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 TAN was last recorded at 124,959 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,729 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
3,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,959 miles
  • 2025 – 124,729 miles
  • 2024 – 124,482 miles
  • 2023 – 124,316 miles
  • 2022 – 124,172 miles
  • 2021 – 123,900 miles
  • 2020 – 123,506 miles
  • 2019 – 122,700 miles
  • 2018 – 121,657 miles
  • 2017 – 115,689 miles
  • 2016 – 108,374 miles
  • 2015 – 105,455 miles
  • 2014 – 102,098 miles
  • 2013 – 100,736 miles
  • 2012 – 97,828 miles
  • 2011 – 94,908 miles
  • 2010 – 92,336 miles
  • 2009 – 87,332 miles
  • 2008 – 81,919 miles
  • 2007 – 74,880 miles
  • 2006 – 66,909 miles
  • 2005 – 52,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,959 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,959 miles (+230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    124,959 miles
    Test number
    212248669226
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass124,729 miles (+247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,729 miles
    Test number
    785505489074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass124,482 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,482 miles
    Test number
    176660182991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass124,316 miles (+144)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,316 miles
    Test number
    531902716413
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass124,172 miles (+272)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,172 miles
    Test number
    141517229668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass123,900 miles (+394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    399991159812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass123,506 miles (+806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,506 miles
    Test number
    854577433507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass122,700 miles (+1,043)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,700 miles
    Test number
    881166337595
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWet test
  9. Pass121,657 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,657 miles
    Test number
    559262366743
    • AdvisoryPROMPT front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust
  10. Fail121,530 miles (+5,841)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,530 miles
    Test number
    637702179149
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPROMPT front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPROMPT nearside front brake hose
    • AdvisoryPROMPT rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust
  11. Pass115,689 miles (+7,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,689 miles
    Test number
    751246468047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass108,374 miles (+2,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,374 miles
    Test number
    210676381077
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
  13. Pass105,455 miles (+3,357)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,455 miles
    Test number
    453133076608
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryItem removed from driver view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass102,098 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    208918194253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,736 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,736 miles
    Test number
    209115983299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,828 miles (+2,920)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,828 miles
    Test number
    179647282202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass94,908 miles (+2,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    977282791273
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass92,336 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    432945280243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,332 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,332 miles
    Test number
    641504799290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,919 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,919 miles
    Test number
    511401508399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,880 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,880 miles
    Test number
    884615707398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,909 miles (+14,076)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    66,909 miles
    Test number
    211273806383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    973126905318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 TAN

Does V2 TAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 TAN is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 TAN?
The MOT on V2 TAN is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 TAN done?
V2 TAN was recorded at 124,959 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 3,445 miles a year.
Has V2 TAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 TAN has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on V2 TAN 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 TAN find?
V2 TAN passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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