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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V43 VBWMOT history

V43 VBW is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.

V43 VBW green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
109,705 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 VBW was last recorded at 109,705 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,704 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,705 miles
  • 2021 – 106,121 miles
  • 2020 – 105,875 miles
  • 2019 – 104,540 miles
  • 2018 – 99,980 miles
  • 2017 – 97,976 miles
  • 2016 – 93,903 miles
  • 2015 – 89,989 miles
  • 2013 – 87,875 miles
  • 2012 – 81,782 miles
  • 2011 – 74,708 miles
  • 2010 – 71,981 miles
  • 2009 – 65,146 miles
  • 2008 – 56,525 miles
  • 2006 – 44,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,705 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,705 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,705 miles
    Test number
    499868401782
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,704 miles (+3,583)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,704 miles
    Test number
    105816692921
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,121 miles (+246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,121 miles
    Test number
    214789385463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    773451309179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 4mm in thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail105,875 miles (+1,335)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    421085249278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 4mm in thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,540 miles (+4,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,540 miles
    Test number
    365024627346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,980 miles
    Test number
    825791699970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,980 miles (+2,004)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,980 miles
    Test number
    756241204889
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass97,976 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,976 miles
    Test number
    222100693186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.

  10. Pass93,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,903 miles
    Test number
    290974385032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail93,903 miles (+3,914)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,903 miles
    Test number
    916900819858
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also outer wall aged cracks (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass89,989 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    648935455023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    247234043351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,875 miles (+6,093)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    518604243302
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has age cracks

  15. Pass81,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,782 miles
    Test number
    237290132070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,782 miles (+7,074)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,782 miles
    Test number
    166660732409
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass74,708 miles (+2,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    175101541407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail71,981 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    602603840078
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass71,981 miles (+6,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    893553840049
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass65,146 miles (+112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    744672349044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail65,034 miles (+8,509)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    891377339073
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass56,525 miles (+12,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    863864748020
    • NoteAdvise n/s front tyre wearing outside edge.

  23. Pass44,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,500 miles
    Test number
    274167936290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,500 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,500 miles
    Test number
    511417036222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about V43 VBW

Does V43 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 VBW expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 VBW?
The MOT on V43 VBW expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 VBW done?
V43 VBW was recorded at 109,705 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 4,017 miles a year.
Has V43 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 VBW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V43 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 V43 VBW find?
V43 VBW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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