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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V37 FVTMOT history

V37 FVT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

V37 FVT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
115,329 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 FVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 FVT was last recorded at 115,329 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 3,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,834 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,495 miles
Average per year
3,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,329 miles
  • 2024 – 111,834 miles
  • 2023 – 106,938 miles
  • 2022 – 106,290 miles
  • 2021 – 105,449 miles
  • 2020 – 103,461 miles
  • 2019 – 100,872 miles
  • 2018 – 95,835 miles
  • 2017 – 91,808 miles
  • 2016 – 89,024 miles
  • 2015 – 87,768 miles
  • 2014 – 85,704 miles
  • 2013 – 83,613 miles
  • 2012 – 82,205 miles
  • 2011 – 80,195 miles
  • 2010 – 73,588 miles
  • 2009 – 66,905 miles
  • 2008 – 59,851 miles
  • 2007 – 53,753 miles
  • 2006 – 45,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,329 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle and underside components

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s rear outer sills and wheel arches been filled and painted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,329 miles (+3,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,329 miles
    Test number
    254400098165
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle and underside components

  2. Pass111,834 miles (+4,896)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,834 miles
    Test number
    779338859056
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,938 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,938 miles
    Test number
    877644526252
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s rear outer sills and wheel arches been filled and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension quite rusty

  4. Fail106,930 miles (+640)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,930 miles
    Test number
    200526825662
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s rear outer sills and wheel arches been filled and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension quite rusty

  5. Pass106,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    685512617803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,289 miles (+840)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    839033501213
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass105,449 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    283154574878
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

  8. Fail105,443 miles (+1,982)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,443 miles
    Test number
    736065884034
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

  9. Pass103,461 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,461 miles
    Test number
    819499840130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,872 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,872 miles
    Test number
    458301596212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,835 miles
    Test number
    681613523935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,825 miles (+4,017)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,825 miles
    Test number
    437538094357
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,808 miles (+2,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    835052206810
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass89,024 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,024 miles
    Test number
    141129000307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,768 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    406143305280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,704 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,704 miles
    Test number
    967496814264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,613 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    656731423245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    328462822269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,205 miles (+2,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    987642622291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass80,195 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    906056501213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,588 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    390196110286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,905 miles (+7,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,905 miles
    Test number
    631383329200
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust back box mounts slightly corroded

  23. Pass59,851 miles (+6,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    551644328253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass53,753 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    360085627430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    594156426253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V37 FVT

Does V37 FVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V37 FVT expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V37 FVT?
The MOT on V37 FVT expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V37 FVT done?
V37 FVT was recorded at 115,329 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 3,664 miles a year.
Has V37 FVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 FVT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V37 FVT 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 V37 FVT find?
V37 FVT passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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