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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V43 GJKMOT history

V43 GJK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2023.

V43 GJK silver 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 19 Apr 2024
Mileage
135,428 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 GJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 GJK was last recorded at 135,428 miles on 20 Apr 2023, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,338 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
7,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,428 miles
  • 2022 – 127,782 miles
  • 2021 – 120,201 miles
  • 2019 – 108,760 miles
  • 2018 – 102,183 miles
  • 2017 – 92,850 miles
  • 2016 – 82,582 miles
  • 2015 – 74,101 miles
  • 2014 – 64,634 miles
  • 2013 – 55,352 miles
  • 2012 – 44,738 miles
  • 2011 – 35,407 miles
  • 2010 – 28,355 miles
  • 2008 – 27,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,428 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded 2nd hand coil spring fitted (failed on broken spring) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust sat on body, exhaust rubber weakenedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,428 miles (+90)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,428 miles
    Test number
    798299288800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded 2nd hand coil spring fitted (failed on broken spring) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sat on body, exhaust rubber weakened

  2. Fail135,338 miles (+7,556)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,338 miles
    Test number
    105112203403
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sat on body, exhaust rubber weakened

  3. Pass127,782 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,782 miles
    Test number
    127758721138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,201 miles
    Test number
    507284965017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,201 miles (+11,441)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,201 miles
    Test number
    451206068473
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass108,760 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    847112688238
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,751 miles (+6,568)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,751 miles
    Test number
    641773485258
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,183 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,183 miles
    Test number
    378407011469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,136 miles (+9,286)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,136 miles
    Test number
    960220093924
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,850 miles (+10,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,850 miles
    Test number
    141316709756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass82,582 miles (+8,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    801470890207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass74,101 miles (+9,467)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,101 miles
    Test number
    565386575123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,634 miles (+9,282)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    945483984116
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMiddle and rear section exhaust corossion

  14. Pass55,352 miles (+10,614)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    246403273412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,738 miles (+9,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,738 miles
    Test number
    236541762161
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass35,407 miles (+7,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,407 miles
    Test number
    809965581179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass28,355 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,355 miles
    Test number
    970936480143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass27,070 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,070 miles
    Test number
    394986958043
    • NoteOsf and nsf lower ball joints have slight lift in them

Questions about V43 GJK

Does V43 GJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 GJK expired on 19 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 GJK?
The MOT on V43 GJK expired on 19 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 GJK done?
V43 GJK was recorded at 135,428 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2023, an average of 7,153 miles a year.
Has V43 GJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 GJK has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V43 GJK 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 V43 GJK find?
V43 GJK passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2023 with 13 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front coil spring corroded 2nd hand coil spring fitted (failed on broken spring); nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 10 more.

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