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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V37 GUPMOT history

V37 GUP is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

V37 GUP white 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 13 May 2026
Mileage
118,960 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 GUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 GUP was last recorded at 118,960 miles on 14 May 2025, 507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,453 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
507 miles
Average per year
5,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,960 miles
  • 2024 – 118,453 miles
  • 2022 – 109,552 miles
  • 2021 – 106,730 miles
  • 2020 – 101,454 miles
  • 2019 – 95,927 miles
  • 2018 – 92,811 miles
  • 2017 – 91,990 miles
  • 2015 – 75,921 miles
  • 2014 – 64,465 miles
  • 2013 – 60,407 miles
  • 2012 – 58,526 miles
  • 2011 – 55,616 miles
  • 2010 – 52,051 miles
  • 2009 – 45,585 miles
  • 2008 – 37,807 miles
  • 2007 – 30,809 miles
  • 2006 – 25,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,960 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear rear seats missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,960 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,960 miles
    Test number
    647066611487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,453 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,453 miles
    Test number
    632972095306
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f n/s/f
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats missing
  3. Fail118,452 miles (+8,900)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,452 miles
    Test number
    515297747744
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f n/s/f
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats missing
  4. Pass109,552 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,552 miles
    Test number
    761684655635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,730 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,730 miles
    Test number
    840384167757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail106,729 miles (+5,275)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,729 miles
    Test number
    359955712103
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass101,454 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,454 miles
    Test number
    354502562572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,927 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,927 miles
    Test number
    213331027613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,811 miles (+821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    647612527819
    • AdvisorySports suspension fitted
  10. Pass91,990 miles (+16,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    103297099833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    665089371270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Fail75,921 miles (+11,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    288891739470
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass64,465 miles (+4,058)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,465 miles
    Test number
    279382654264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass60,407 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    207954053205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,526 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,526 miles
    Test number
    376173922204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,616 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,616 miles
    Test number
    246399501238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,051 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,051 miles
    Test number
    374846430476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,859 miles (+6,274)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,859 miles
    Test number
    514040630225
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass45,585 miles (+7,778)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    114912139269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,807 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,807 miles
    Test number
    792409938209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,809 miles (+5,757)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,809 miles
    Test number
    954802637215
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension bushes
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension bushes
  22. Pass25,052 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,052 miles
    Test number
    682706436255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,999 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,999 miles
    Test number
    272643436285
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V37 GUP

Does V37 GUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V37 GUP expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V37 GUP?
The MOT on V37 GUP expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V37 GUP done?
V37 GUP was recorded at 118,960 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 5,017 miles a year.
Has V37 GUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 GUP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V37 GUP 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 GUP find?
V37 GUP passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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