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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V39 NFMMOT history

V39 NFM is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

V39 NFM gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,707 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V39 NFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V39 NFM was last recorded at 117,707 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,704 miles · 20 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,003 miles
Average per year
4,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,707 miles
  • 2021 – 116,704 miles
  • 2020 – 105,821 miles
  • 2019 – 94,842 miles
  • 2018 – 88,035 miles
  • 2017 – 82,590 miles
  • 2016 – 78,082 miles
  • 2015 – 74,303 miles
  • 2014 – 72,056 miles
  • 2013 – 68,334 miles
  • 2012 – 64,655 miles
  • 2011 – 60,637 miles
  • 2010 – 55,980 miles
  • 2009 – 49,067 miles
  • 2008 – 44,228 miles
  • 2007 – 38,806 miles
  • 2006 – 34,999 miles
  • 2005 – 30,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,707 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak engine area blowing back under car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,707 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,707 miles
    Test number
    294591553283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,704 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    129708150704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak engine area blowing back under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail116,695 miles (+10,874)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    466956776268
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak engine area blowing back under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,821 miles (+10,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,821 miles
    Test number
    259872969603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass94,842 miles (+6,807)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    940094642022
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door check strap u/s

  6. Pass88,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,035 miles
    Test number
    532966448047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,029 miles (+5,439)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,029 miles
    Test number
    641476396312
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,590 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,590 miles
    Test number
    520066958937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass78,082 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,082 miles
    Test number
    531363623028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,303 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,303 miles
    Test number
    319837795217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail74,303 miles (+2,247)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,303 miles
    Test number
    916639257536
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass72,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,056 miles
    Test number
    987518244204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail72,056 miles (+3,722)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,056 miles
    Test number
    217848444240
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    888729133221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,333 miles (+3,678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,333 miles
    Test number
    858339233224
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass64,655 miles (+4,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,655 miles
    Test number
    107673242299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,637 miles (+4,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,637 miles
    Test number
    229358321218
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass55,980 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    193254510260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,067 miles (+4,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    282914529275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,228 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,228 miles
    Test number
    582325928217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,806 miles (+3,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    880411327200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass34,999 miles (+4,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    802917026223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    553658225236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V39 NFM

Does V39 NFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V39 NFM is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V39 NFM?
The MOT on V39 NFM is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V39 NFM done?
V39 NFM was recorded at 117,707 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,265 miles a year.
Has V39 NFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V39 NFM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V39 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 V39 NFM find?
V39 NFM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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