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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V41 KGNMOT history

V41 KGN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

V41 KGN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2023
Mileage
92,975 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 KGN
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V41 KGN was last recorded at 92,975 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,574 miles · 29 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
401 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,975 miles
  • 2021 – 92,574 miles
  • 2020 – 92,208 miles
  • 2019 – 90,386 miles
  • 2017 – 88,853 miles
  • 2016 – 84,446 miles
  • 2015 – 79,576 miles
  • 2014 – 77,168 miles
  • 2013 – 75,936 miles
  • 2012 – 74,640 miles
  • 2011 – 72,539 miles
  • 2010 – 64,411 miles
  • 2009 – 56,308 miles
  • 2007 – 48,615 miles
  • 2006 – 38,911 miles
  • 2005 – 35,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,975 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front floor rusty but no corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,975 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,975 miles
    Test number
    298837056394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor rusty but no corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass92,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    272136328095
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail92,574 miles (+366)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    483191637329
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,208 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    766331884468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,205 miles (+1,819)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    869314154179
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,386 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,386 miles
    Test number
    264691380898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,853 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,853 miles
    Test number
    559306202530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail88,852 miles (+4,406)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    463045863049
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass84,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    617025112025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,439 miles (+4,863)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,439 miles
    Test number
    203346732301
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass79,576 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    945809655023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting corroded.

  12. Fail79,575 miles (+2,407)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    938175555053
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting corroded.

  13. Pass77,168 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,168 miles
    Test number
    705977484030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,936 miles (+1,296)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    927772093053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside front brake

  15. Pass74,640 miles (+2,101)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    297554282031
    • NoteAll tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracking to side walls

  16. Pass72,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,539 miles
    Test number
    266404271048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,538 miles (+8,127)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    996164771035
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/S/& N/S/R BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BANDS SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK

  18. Pass64,411 miles (+8,103)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    221250270034
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  19. Pass56,308 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,308 miles
    Test number
    191507379066
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteRear brakepipes corroded
    • NoteSlight flicker from n/s/f headlamp aim
    • NoteWater in o/s/f headlamp

  20. Fail56,306 miles (+7,691)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,306 miles
    Test number
    842497079057
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED/ SCORED
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE RECOMMEND REPLACE
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteRear brakepipes corroded
    • NoteSlight flicker from n/s/f headlamp aim
    • NoteWater in o/s/f headlamp

  21. Pass48,615 miles (+9,704)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    453869347436
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteNearside front jacking rubber missing
    • NoteNearside rear pads getting low
    • NoteRear discs rusty and worn
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield loose

  22. Pass38,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    642631646396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,911 miles (+3,433)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    763891846338
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass35,478 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,478 miles
    Test number
    673971055315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth Number Plates In Poor Condition

Questions about V41 KGN

Does V41 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V41 KGN expired on 28 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V41 KGN?
The MOT on V41 KGN expired on 28 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V41 KGN done?
V41 KGN was recorded at 92,975 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has V41 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 KGN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V41 KGN 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 KGN find?
V41 KGN passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front floor rusty but no corrosion; rear outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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