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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V39 VBWMOT history

V39 VBW is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

V39 VBW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,574 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V39 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V39 VBW was last recorded at 142,574 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,245 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,329 miles
Average per year
3,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,574 miles
  • 2023 – 138,245 miles
  • 2022 – 135,640 miles
  • 2021 – 132,573 miles
  • 2020 – 129,530 miles
  • 2019 – 125,688 miles
  • 2018 – 122,055 miles
  • 2017 – 118,064 miles
  • 2016 – 113,801 miles
  • 2015 – 107,225 miles
  • 2014 – 102,596 miles
  • 2013 – 100,387 miles
  • 2012 – 97,981 miles
  • 2011 – 97,026 miles
  • 2010 – 95,346 miles
  • 2009 – 94,378 miles
  • 2008 – 84,984 miles
  • 2007 – 73,695 miles
  • 2006 – 64,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,574 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,574 miles
    Test number
    515450045586
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail142,574 miles (+4,329)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,574 miles
    Test number
    178374552147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail138,245 miles (+2,605)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,245 miles
    Test number
    932529543309
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass135,640 miles (+3,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,640 miles
    Test number
    355307076851
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass132,573 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    476546642325
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,573 miles (+3,043)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    318576281104
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    303980465585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail129,530 miles (+3,842)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    941263611496
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,688 miles
    Test number
    942158727948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail125,688 miles (+3,633)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,688 miles
    Test number
    906159218449
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,055 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,055 miles
    Test number
    358028576907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,064 miles (+4,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,064 miles
    Test number
    777152894963
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass113,801 miles (+6,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,801 miles
    Test number
    613340742655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass107,225 miles (+2,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    356672248571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail104,742 miles (+6)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,742 miles
    Test number
    278649335108
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail104,736 miles (+2,140)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,736 miles
    Test number
    117493835102
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers door handle stiff
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass102,596 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,596 miles
    Test number
    658301154223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass100,387 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,387 miles
    Test number
    499619853248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail100,341 miles (+2,360)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,341 miles
    Test number
    909130753267
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass97,981 miles (+955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,981 miles
    Test number
    729198842255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass97,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,026 miles
    Test number
    318159421493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,026 miles (+1,680)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,026 miles
    Test number
    698459221233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass95,346 miles (+968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,346 miles
    Test number
    593275420258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass94,378 miles (+9,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,378 miles
    Test number
    914104949212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass84,984 miles (+11,289)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    802855738262
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteN/s/Rear tyre worn on edges

  26. Pass73,695 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    264033647261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,690 miles (+9,291)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    533120047216
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  28. Pass64,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,399 miles
    Test number
    804918236278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V39 VBW

Does V39 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V39 VBW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V39 VBW?
The MOT on V39 VBW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V39 VBW done?
V39 VBW was recorded at 142,574 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,905 miles a year.
Has V39 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V39 VBW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V39 VBW 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 VBW find?
V39 VBW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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