BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V38 NCAMOT history
V38 NCA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,796 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 165,796 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V38 NCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V38 NCA was last recorded at 165,796 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 5,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 160,495 miles · 16 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,301 miles
- Average per year
- 7,609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 165,796 miles
- 2021 – 160,495 miles
- 2020 – 153,856 miles
- 2019 – 147,661 miles
- 2018 – 141,214 miles
- 2017 – 135,503 miles
- 2016 – 130,111 miles
- 2015 – 122,400 miles
- 2014 – 110,471 miles
- 2013 – 97,788 miles
- 2012 – 85,328 miles
- 2011 – 72,335 miles
- 2010 – 60,106 miles
- 2009 – 57,108 miles
- 2008 – 52,799 miles
- 2007 – 47,925 miles
- 2006 – 43,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,796 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Both rear tyres close to legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,796 miles (+5,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 165,796 miles
- Test number
- 529094467891
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,495 miles (+6,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 160,495 miles
- Test number
- 750008858584
- AdvisoryMIL lamp lit
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass153,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 153,856 miles
- Test number
- 263771404905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,856 miles (+6,195)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,856 miles
- Test number
- 763494301238
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass147,661 miles (+73)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 147,661 miles
- Test number
- 846359986381
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail147,588 miles (+6,374)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,588 miles
- Test number
- 800889551916
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light stays illuminated (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort poor
Pass141,214 miles (+5,711)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 141,214 miles
- Test number
- 597386187222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,503 miles (+5,392)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 135,503 miles
- Test number
- 964700615969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,111 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 130,111 miles
- Test number
- 236326290719
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
Fail130,108 miles (+7,708)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,108 miles
- Test number
- 458008988451
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
Pass122,400 miles (+11,929)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 122,400 miles
- Test number
- 917922525233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,471 miles (+12,683)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 110,471 miles
- Test number
- 618383824285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,788 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 97,788 miles
- Test number
- 655104713202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,730 miles (+12,402)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,730 miles
- Test number
- 995291513202
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass85,328 miles (+12,993)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 85,328 miles
- Test number
- 497887582165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,335 miles
- Test number
- 867277381106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,328 miles (+12,222)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,328 miles
- Test number
- 446137281105
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass60,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 60,106 miles
- Test number
- 260536680121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,105 miles (+2,997)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,105 miles
- Test number
- 372346880168
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass57,108 miles (+4,309)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,108 miles
- Test number
- 320730129214
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,799 miles (+4,874)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 52,799 miles
- Test number
- 340385428429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,925 miles (+4,160)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 47,925 miles
- Test number
- 832636027201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 43,765 miles
- Test number
- 882726716250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V38 NCA
- Does V38 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V38 NCA expired on 29 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V38 NCA?
- The MOT on V38 NCA expired on 29 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V38 NCA done?
- V38 NCA was recorded at 165,796 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 7,609 miles a year.
- Has V38 NCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V38 NCA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on V38 NCA 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 NCA find?
- V38 NCA passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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