BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V38 ECLMOT history
V38 ECL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,058 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 179,058 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,922 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V38 ECL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V38 ECL was last recorded at 179,058 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 1,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 177,560 miles · 14 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,498 miles
- Average per year
- 6,922 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 179,058 miles
- 2023 – 177,560 miles
- 2022 – 175,394 miles
- 2021 – 175,310 miles
- 2020 – 170,329 miles
- 2019 – 163,632 miles
- 2018 – 155,210 miles
- 2017 – 146,398 miles
- 2016 – 137,294 miles
- 2015 – 126,485 miles
- 2014 – 118,623 miles
- 2013 – 110,597 miles
- 2012 – 99,686 miles
- 2011 – 86,836 miles
- 2010 – 72,074 miles
- 2009 – 68,148 miles
- 2008 – 58,416 miles
- 2007 – 53,385 miles
- 2006 – 49,027 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,058 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear subframe bushes deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,058 miles (+1,498)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 179,058 miles
- Test number
- 707295820215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 177,560 miles
- Test number
- 672941212046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,560 miles (+2,166)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,560 miles
- Test number
- 444662681272
- Repaired at testRear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Pass175,394 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 175,394 miles
- Test number
- 910338985372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,310 miles (+4,981)7 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,310 miles
- Test number
- 310384574159
- DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected cable mountain (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass170,329 miles (+6,697)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 170,329 miles
- Test number
- 786260523216
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,632 miles (+8,422)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 163,632 miles
- Test number
- 268578882071
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass155,210 miles (+8,812)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 155,210 miles
- Test number
- 642944918663
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Inner worn and old
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass146,398 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 146,398 miles
- Test number
- 743968089194
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear subframe bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)
Fail146,392 miles (+9,098)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,392 miles
- Test number
- 207328164818
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear subframe bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)
Pass137,294 miles (+10,809)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 137,294 miles
- Test number
- 773644534210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,485 miles (+7,862)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 126,485 miles
- Test number
- 390683254266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,623 miles (+8,026)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 118,623 miles
- Test number
- 336313174416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,597 miles (+10,911)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 110,597 miles
- Test number
- 369307913432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,686 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,686 miles
- Test number
- 435932022279
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteHeat shield adrift
Pass99,686 miles (+12,850)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 99,686 miles
- Test number
- 875772522269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteHeat shield adrift
Pass86,836 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 86,836 miles
- Test number
- 886634421242
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fail86,836 miles (+14,762)2 dangerous3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,836 miles
- Test number
- 835550421238
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass72,074 miles (+3,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 72,074 miles
- Test number
- 121712120247
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,148 miles (+9,732)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 68,148 miles
- Test number
- 904293959150
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,416 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 58,416 miles
- Test number
- 132200258012
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail58,416 miles (+5,031)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,416 miles
- Test number
- 880539148000
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,385 miles (+4,358)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 53,385 miles
- Test number
- 532357737059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 49,027 miles
- Test number
- 420654446030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,027 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,027 miles
- Test number
- 433644346049
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about V38 ECL
- Does V38 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V38 ECL expired on 25 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V38 ECL?
- The MOT on V38 ECL expired on 25 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V38 ECL done?
- V38 ECL was recorded at 179,058 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 6,922 miles a year.
- Has V38 ECL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V38 ECL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on V38 ECL 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 V38 ECL find?
- V38 ECL passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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