
BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
V32 SOBMOT history
V32 SOB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,933 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 158,933 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,678 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V32 SOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V32 SOB was last recorded at 158,933 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,931 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,678 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,933 miles
- 2024 – 155,755 miles
- 2021 – 154,174 miles
- 2020 – 154,112 miles
- 2019 – 154,029 miles
- 2018 – 149,489 miles
- 2016 – 143,707 miles
- 2015 – 141,250 miles
- 2014 – 138,967 miles
- 2013 – 132,607 miles
- 2011 – 129,465 miles
- 2010 – 118,292 miles
- 2009 – 99,978 miles
- 2008 – 86,808 miles
- 2007 – 75,544 miles
- 2006 – 67,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sill cover insecure.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,933 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 158,933 miles
- Test number
- 793717431589
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sill cover insecure.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail158,931 miles (+3,176)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,931 miles
- Test number
- 918176618047
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sill cover insecure.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,755 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 155,755 miles
- Test number
- 272875210835
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And rear under sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail155,752 miles (+1,578)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,752 miles
- Test number
- 142234350914
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Insecure and fouling. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sill to floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sill to floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And rear under sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass154,174 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 154,174 miles
- Test number
- 936018239542
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis number sprayed over but still read able only just
Fail154,169 miles (+6)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,169 miles
- Test number
- 603671055469
- MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis number sprayed over but still read able only just
Fail154,163 miles (+51)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,163 miles
- Test number
- 631422564643
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail154,112 miles (+83)1 dangerous11 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,112 miles
- Test number
- 168712182350
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail154,029 miles (+4,540)2 dangerous19 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,029 miles
- Test number
- 301454411908
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top mounting nut insecure (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached secureing nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,489 miles (+5,782)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 149,489 miles
- Test number
- 826605750692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,707 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 143,707 miles
- Test number
- 137843446884
- Advisory2xrear brake pipes o/s steering rack end
Fail143,707 miles (+2)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,707 miles
- Test number
- 685325916164
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Advisory2xrear brake pipes o/s steering rack end
Fail143,705 miles (+2,455)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,705 miles
- Test number
- 100044779048
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass141,250 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 141,250 miles
- Test number
- 298708575117
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail141,250 miles (+2,283)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,250 miles
- Test number
- 577508075183
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass138,967 miles (+6,360)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 138,967 miles
- Test number
- 207050574475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,607 miles (+3,142)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 132,607 miles
- Test number
- 886936763114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,465 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 129,465 miles
- Test number
- 875306311318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail129,453 miles (+11,161)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,453 miles
- Test number
- 135336411397
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 118,292 miles
- Test number
- 363898020384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,292 miles (+18,314)2 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,292 miles
- Test number
- 684858920383
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,978 miles (+13,170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 99,978 miles
- Test number
- 330322439335
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail86,808 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,808 miles
- Test number
- 192510638346
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass86,808 miles (+11,264)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 86,808 miles
- Test number
- 791270638357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,544 miles (+1,688)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 75,544 miles
- Test number
- 482722737310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,856 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 73,856 miles
- Test number
- 542757857147
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail73,856 miles (+6,644)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,856 miles
- Test number
- 202516757467
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass67,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 67,212 miles
- Test number
- 551788726184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V32 SOB
- Does V32 SOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V32 SOB is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V32 SOB?
- The MOT on V32 SOB is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V32 SOB done?
- V32 SOB was recorded at 158,933 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,678 miles a year.
- Has V32 SOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V32 SOB has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V32 SOB 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 V32 SOB find?
- V32 SOB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front sill cover insecure., and 3 more.
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