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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V41 HNPMOT history

V41 HNP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

V41 HNP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
197,851 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 HNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V41 HNP was last recorded at 197,851 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 1,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,964 miles · 12 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,887 miles
Average per year
7,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 197,851 miles
  • 2022 – 195,964 miles
  • 2021 – 195,236 miles
  • 2020 – 194,187 miles
  • 2019 – 188,200 miles
  • 2018 – 176,247 miles
  • 2017 – 171,587 miles
  • 2016 – 162,619 miles
  • 2015 – 148,741 miles
  • 2013 – 145,064 miles
  • 2012 – 137,068 miles
  • 2011 – 127,783 miles
  • 2010 – 116,641 miles
  • 2009 – 102,836 miles
  • 2008 – 93,422 miles
  • 2007 – 74,032 miles
  • 2006 – 64,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,851 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner and outer walls

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,851 miles (+1,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    197,851 miles
    Test number
    299165391524
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass195,964 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    195,964 miles
    Test number
    433930695097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass195,236 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    195,236 miles
    Test number
    447278801603
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner and outer walls and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills

  4. Fail195,236 miles (+1,049)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,236 miles
    Test number
    695125968005
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front inner mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner and outer walls and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills

  5. Pass194,187 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    194,187 miles
    Test number
    752098868528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills.

  6. Fail194,187 miles (+5,987)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,187 miles
    Test number
    930829000706
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills.

  7. Pass188,200 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    188,200 miles
    Test number
    359609838362
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail188,200 miles (+11,953)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,200 miles
    Test number
    226152313632
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass176,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,247 miles
    Test number
    439996345525
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills.

  10. Fail176,247 miles (+4,660)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,247 miles
    Test number
    654914625590
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills.

  11. Pass171,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    171,587 miles
    Test number
    813773026674
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over o/side and n/side outer cills.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail171,587 miles (+8,968)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,587 miles
    Test number
    146897704785
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over o/side and n/side outer cills.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass162,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    162,619 miles
    Test number
    863515765475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail162,619 miles (+13,878)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,619 miles
    Test number
    219148637869
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass148,741 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,741 miles
    Test number
    366232875031
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCorrosion around n/side and o/side rear jacking points.
    • NoteCovers fitted over n/side and o/side outer cills.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight perishing on n/side rear tyre.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail148,741 miles (+3,677)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,741 miles
    Test number
    218758765012
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCorrosion around n/side and o/side rear jacking points.
    • NoteCovers fitted over n/side and o/side outer cills.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight perishing on n/side rear tyre.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass145,064 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    145,064 miles
    Test number
    808646013369
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail145,062 miles (+7,994)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,062 miles
    Test number
    526695113389
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass137,068 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    137,068 miles
    Test number
    147213582256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

  20. Fail137,068 miles (+9,285)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,068 miles
    Test number
    125562782260
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

  21. Pass127,783 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    127,783 miles
    Test number
    498857991277
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight damage to inner wall of o/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

  22. Fail127,783 miles (+11,142)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,783 miles
    Test number
    878757091266
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight damage to inner wall of o/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

  23. Pass116,641 miles (+13,805)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,641 miles
    Test number
    763158690229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass102,836 miles (+9,414)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,836 miles
    Test number
    352332299217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass93,422 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,422 miles
    Test number
    432873608478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail93,416 miles (+19,384)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    630162808361
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass74,032 miles (+9,894)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,032 miles
    Test number
    484867067138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,138 miles
    Test number
    132618726125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail64,128 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,128 miles
    Test number
    244128126479
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V41 HNP

Does V41 HNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V41 HNP expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V41 HNP?
The MOT on V41 HNP expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V41 HNP done?
V41 HNP was recorded at 197,851 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 7,933 miles a year.
Has V41 HNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 HNP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on V41 HNP 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 HNP find?
V41 HNP passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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