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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V36 GPRMOT history

V36 GPR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

V36 GPR 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 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
192,712 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V36 GPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V36 GPR was last recorded at 192,712 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,711 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,712 miles
  • 2024 – 181,463 miles
  • 2023 – 171,964 miles
  • 2022 – 156,299 miles
  • 2021 – 139,065 miles
  • 2020 – 121,308 miles
  • 2019 – 105,338 miles
  • 2018 – 102,227 miles
  • 2017 – 96,937 miles
  • 2016 – 89,759 miles
  • 2015 – 82,724 miles
  • 2014 – 75,703 miles
  • 2013 – 69,087 miles
  • 2012 – 63,006 miles
  • 2011 – 56,203 miles
  • 2010 – 48,277 miles
  • 2009 – 39,549 miles
  • 2008 – 32,606 miles
  • 2007 – 25,055 miles
  • 2006 – 19,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,712 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake Pipe Joiming Unions Slight CorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,712 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    192,712 miles
    Test number
    332021168653
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pipe Joiming Unions Slight Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail192,711 miles (+11,248)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,711 miles
    Test number
    963733813739
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pipe Joiming Unions Slight Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass181,463 miles (+9,499)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    181,463 miles
    Test number
    374240302575
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass171,964 miles (+15,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,964 miles
    Test number
    166377100425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,299 miles (+17,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,299 miles
    Test number
    874014813774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,065 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,065 miles
    Test number
    218251610033
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box along seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail139,065 miles (+17,757)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,065 miles
    Test number
    730167580524
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box along seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    512286499138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,308 miles (+15,970)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    297886828590
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass105,338 miles (+3,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,338 miles
    Test number
    415906375268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,227 miles (+5,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,227 miles
    Test number
    742388910323
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass96,937 miles (+7,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,937 miles
    Test number
    935353015671
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass89,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,759 miles
    Test number
    200046121217
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox exhaust mounting corroded away

  14. Fail89,759 miles (+7,035)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,759 miles
    Test number
    230068447165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox exhaust mounting corroded away

  15. Pass82,724 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,724 miles
    Test number
    677258935279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,703 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    407085724278
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail75,698 miles (+6,611)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,698 miles
    Test number
    399195524412
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass69,087 miles (+6,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    639426123213
    • 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)

  19. Pass63,006 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    239218422294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,203 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    838605131298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,277 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,277 miles
    Test number
    620988130229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,549 miles (+6,943)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,549 miles
    Test number
    184647139247
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  23. Pass32,606 miles (+7,551)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,606 miles
    Test number
    624445238260
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are starting to perish on tread dedph. ok at time of tses.
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes are starting to split/perish ok at time of test recomend replacement asap( approx 3000 miles)

  24. Pass25,055 miles (+5,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,055 miles
    Test number
    620910047210
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass19,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,808 miles
    Test number
    923120956258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V36 GPR

Does V36 GPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V36 GPR expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V36 GPR?
The MOT on V36 GPR expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V36 GPR done?
V36 GPR was recorded at 192,712 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 9,130 miles a year.
Has V36 GPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V36 GPR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V36 GPR 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 V36 GPR find?
V36 GPR passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 3 more.

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