BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
V38 NFMMOT history
V38 NFM is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,573 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 117,573 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,005 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V38 NFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V38 NFM was last recorded at 117,573 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 6,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 110,876 miles · 26 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,697 miles
- Average per year
- 4,005 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 117,573 miles
- 2021 – 110,876 miles
- 2020 – 106,809 miles
- 2019 – 103,064 miles
- 2018 – 101,360 miles
- 2017 – 99,333 miles
- 2016 – 97,734 miles
- 2015 – 95,664 miles
- 2014 – 92,945 miles
- 2013 – 90,208 miles
- 2012 – 86,650 miles
- 2011 – 81,673 miles
- 2010 – 77,974 miles
- 2009 – 72,437 miles
- 2008 – 68,493 miles
- 2007 – 62,649 miles
- 2006 – 54,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,573 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - unable to inspect full pipe (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,573 miles (+6,697)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 117,573 miles
- Test number
- 358899850823
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - unable to inspect full pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,876 miles (+4,067)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 110,876 miles
- Test number
- 326173879813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,809 miles (+3,745)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 106,809 miles
- Test number
- 458836829625
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate slight water ingress (0.1 (b))
Pass103,064 miles (+1,704)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,064 miles
- Test number
- 641781756469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,360 miles (+2,027)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 101,360 miles
- Test number
- 285904306988
- AdvisoryRear ADVISE Rear number plate starting to get discoloured
Pass99,333 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 99,333 miles
- Test number
- 648382288973
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED/CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS
Fail99,333 miles (+1,599)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,333 miles
- Test number
- 619221212901
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED/CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS
Pass97,734 miles (+2,070)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,734 miles
- Test number
- 437375204304
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint on lower wishbone worn with slight play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush splitting on wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin metal brake pipe cleaned and greased (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin metal brake pipes cleaned and greased (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight damp when fully extended (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass95,664 miles (+2,719)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 95,664 miles
- Test number
- 361214857676
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded corroded on bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly damp (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded corroded on bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryN/s+o/s rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded , been cleaned and greased
Pass92,945 miles (+2,737)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 92,945 miles
- Test number
- 246444674210
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass90,208 miles (+3,558)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 90,208 miles
- Test number
- 619487163276
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,650 miles (+4,977)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 86,650 miles
- Test number
- 577102862286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass81,673 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 81,673 miles
- Test number
- 459376271255
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail81,672 miles (+3,698)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,672 miles
- Test number
- 146981871205
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass77,974 miles (+5,537)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 77,974 miles
- Test number
- 642142770272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass72,437 miles (+3,944)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 72,437 miles
- Test number
- 674647969215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 68,493 miles
- Test number
- 934787168261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,492 miles (+5,843)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,492 miles
- Test number
- 194447668210
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass62,649 miles (+8,390)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 62,649 miles
- Test number
- 230507877261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 54,259 miles
- Test number
- 570266876243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V38 NFM
- Does V38 NFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V38 NFM expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V38 NFM?
- The MOT on V38 NFM expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V38 NFM done?
- V38 NFM was recorded at 117,573 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
- Has V38 NFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V38 NFM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on V38 NFM 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 NFM find?
- V38 NFM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - unable to inspect full pipe.
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