BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
V41 FCCMOT history
V41 FCC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,295 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 124,295 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,939 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V41 FCC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V41 FCC was last recorded at 124,295 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,608 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 687 miles
- Average per year
- 3,939 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,295 miles
- 2025 – 123,608 miles
- 2024 – 120,953 miles
- 2023 – 116,357 miles
- 2022 – 112,522 miles
- 2021 – 109,876 miles
- 2020 – 106,268 miles
- 2019 – 102,675 miles
- 2018 – 99,148 miles
- 2017 – 95,754 miles
- 2016 – 92,499 miles
- 2014 – 87,545 miles
- 2013 – 83,376 miles
- 2012 – 78,901 miles
- 2011 – 74,047 miles
- 2010 – 69,131 miles
- 2009 – 63,926 miles
- 2008 – 59,194 miles
- 2007 – 52,987 miles
- 2006 – 45,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,295 miles
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear both rear arches
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Bonnet release stiff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear arches corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Mid exhaust baffles deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,295 miles (+687)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 124,295 miles
- Test number
- 629401085779
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear arches
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,608 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 123,608 miles
- Test number
- 434024255410
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cant see all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail123,608 miles (+2,655)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,608 miles
- Test number
- 943471396077
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass120,953 miles (+4,596)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 120,953 miles
- Test number
- 809818787514
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust baffles noisey
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,357 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 116,357 miles
- Test number
- 954147541819
- AdvisoryFront exhaust braket is worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet cable is faulty
Fail116,357 miles (+3,835)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,357 miles
- Test number
- 587302633926
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust braket is worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet cable is faulty
Pass112,522 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 112,522 miles
- Test number
- 879361813468
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket deteriorated
Fail112,490 miles (+2,614)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,490 miles
- Test number
- 170800608752
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded
Pass109,876 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 109,876 miles
- Test number
- 146635360826
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet release stiff
- AdvisoryRear arches corroded
Fail109,860 miles (+3,592)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,860 miles
- Test number
- 323988723007
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet release stiff
- AdvisoryRear arches corroded
Pass106,268 miles (+3,593)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 106,268 miles
- Test number
- 757340924603
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryMid exhaust baffles noisey and front bracket corroded
Pass102,675 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 102,675 miles
- Test number
- 890595614812
- AdvisoryMid exhaust baffles deteriorated
Fail102,669 miles (+3,521)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,669 miles
- Test number
- 740630587028
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
- AdvisoryMid exhaust baffles deteriorated
Pass99,148 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 99,148 miles
- Test number
- 780832866402
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust cover corroded
Fail99,139 miles (+3,385)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,139 miles
- Test number
- 952575915381
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust cover corroded
Pass95,754 miles (+3,255)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 95,754 miles
- Test number
- 746267106618
- AdvisoryExhaust front bracket corroded but system supported
Pass92,499 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 92,499 miles
- Test number
- 250156776997
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp snapped and baffles noisey in centre box
Fail92,499 miles (+4,954)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,499 miles
- Test number
- 777451423688
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp snapped and baffles noisey in centre box
Pass87,545 miles (+4,169)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 87,545 miles
- Test number
- 978904604377
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
Pass83,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 83,376 miles
- Test number
- 436483423490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,376 miles (+4,475)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,376 miles
- Test number
- 419849113424
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,901 miles (+4,854)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 78,901 miles
- Test number
- 649573892243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,047 miles (+4,916)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 74,047 miles
- Test number
- 208192121219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,131 miles (+5,205)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 69,131 miles
- Test number
- 471179130265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,926 miles (+4,732)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 63,926 miles
- Test number
- 492169229246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,194 miles (+6,207)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 59,194 miles
- Test number
- 293647068234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,987 miles (+7,419)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 52,987 miles
- Test number
- 854817667273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 45,568 miles
- Test number
- 881424066278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V41 FCC
- Does V41 FCC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V41 FCC is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V41 FCC?
- The MOT on V41 FCC is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V41 FCC done?
- V41 FCC was recorded at 124,295 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,939 miles a year.
- Has V41 FCC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V41 FCC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V41 FCC 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 V41 FCC find?
- V41 FCC passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear both rear arches; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills, and 1 more.
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