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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V39 FSMMOT history

V39 FSM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

V39 FSM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2025
Mileage
135,820 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V39 FSM
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
15 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V39 FSM was last recorded at 135,820 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,938 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
882 miles
Average per year
3,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,820 miles
  • 2024 – 134,938 miles
  • 2023 – 134,011 miles
  • 2022 – 131,620 miles
  • 2021 – 129,322 miles
  • 2020 – 128,033 miles
  • 2019 – 125,662 miles
  • 2018 – 123,606 miles
  • 2017 – 120,375 miles
  • 2016 – 115,586 miles
  • 2015 – 110,888 miles
  • 2014 – 103,727 miles
  • 2013 – 101,473 miles
  • 2012 – 97,850 miles
  • 2011 – 95,036 miles
  • 2009 – 92,973 miles
  • 2008 – 90,054 miles
  • 2006 – 79,786 miles
  • 2005 – 68,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,820 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,820 miles (+882)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,820 miles
    Test number
    468283052213
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,938 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,938 miles
    Test number
    918343168188
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point/floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs/ns sill covers/under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on os/ns rear wheel arches

  3. Fail134,938 miles (+927)1 dangerous1 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,938 miles
    Test number
    850413826528
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point/floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs/ns sill covers/under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on os/ns rear wheel arches

  4. Pass134,011 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,011 miles
    Test number
    381146241552
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs/ns sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySome suspension component /under body corrosion

  5. Fail134,011 miles (+2,391)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,011 miles
    Test number
    327314165828
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs/ns sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySome suspension component /under body corrosion

  6. Pass131,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    550529640532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail131,620 miles (+2,298)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    167024740719
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass129,322 miles (+1,289)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,322 miles
    Test number
    663522680239
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nr jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers/under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySome under body corrosion/suspension components

  9. Pass128,033 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    128,033 miles
    Test number
    609756891847
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail128,033 miles (+2,371)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,033 miles
    Test number
    982050288402
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired diff and subframe (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass125,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,662 miles
    Test number
    723174915319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySome under body corrosion

  12. Fail125,662 miles (+2,056)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,662 miles
    Test number
    871024739436
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySome under body corrosion

  13. Pass123,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,606 miles
    Test number
    119424203998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight wheel bearing noise

  14. Fail123,606 miles (+3,231)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,606 miles
    Test number
    585433266006
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight wheel bearing noise

  15. Pass120,375 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    666292542390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail120,374 miles (+4,788)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,374 miles
    Test number
    910057153573
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flex hose to bracket (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flex hose to bracket (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass115,586 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,586 miles
    Test number
    190366676125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,585 miles (+4,697)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,585 miles
    Test number
    978916029676
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass110,888 miles (+7,161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,888 miles
    Test number
    269177365123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass103,727 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,727 miles
    Test number
    306493964136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,718 miles (+2,245)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    586280264148
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass101,473 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,473 miles
    Test number
    186758473195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,463 miles (+3,613)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,463 miles
    Test number
    298736373163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass97,850 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    115683672180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,036 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,036 miles
    Test number
    955675171152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,973 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    774317729164
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail92,973 miles (+2,919)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    241037429462
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass90,054 miles (+10,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,054 miles
    Test number
    631916108122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass79,786 miles (+11,188)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    330287876244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteRear road springs unable to check condition ( lower )

  30. Pass68,598 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    693231875228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass68,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2006
    Odometer
    68,403 miles
    Test number
    311011345133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V39 FSM

Does V39 FSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V39 FSM expired on 15 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V39 FSM?
The MOT on V39 FSM expired on 15 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V39 FSM done?
V39 FSM was recorded at 135,820 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 3,358 miles a year.
Has V39 FSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V39 FSM has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V39 FSM 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 V39 FSM find?
V39 FSM failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point; offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point, and 6 more.

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