BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
V45 UVYMOT history
V45 UVY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 172,314 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 172,314 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,258 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V45 UVY
- 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
- 24 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V45 UVY was last recorded at 172,314 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 169,363 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,951 miles
- Average per year
- 5,258 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,314 miles
- 2024 – 169,363 miles
- 2023 – 166,127 miles
- 2022 – 162,705 miles
- 2021 – 158,879 miles
- 2020 – 154,161 miles
- 2019 – 151,262 miles
- 2018 – 144,522 miles
- 2017 – 138,277 miles
- 2016 – 132,650 miles
- 2014 – 126,594 miles
- 2013 – 121,519 miles
- 2012 – 117,435 miles
- 2011 – 112,895 miles
- 2010 – 109,101 miles
- 2009 – 105,443 miles
- 2008 – 98,696 miles
- 2006 – 87,921 miles
- 2005 – 68,984 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,314 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,314 miles (+2,951)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 172,314 miles
- Test number
- 207858600268
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass169,363 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 169,363 miles
- Test number
- 412281970233
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass166,127 miles (+3,422)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 166,127 miles
- Test number
- 369717623235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,705 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 162,705 miles
- Test number
- 348616074593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail162,700 miles (+3,821)4 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,700 miles
- Test number
- 745617399313
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass158,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 158,879 miles
- Test number
- 289449228985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,879 miles (+4,718)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,879 miles
- Test number
- 494981471739
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass154,161 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 154,161 miles
- Test number
- 565156598550
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail154,159 miles (+2,897)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,159 miles
- Test number
- 408386226023
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass151,262 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 151,262 miles
- Test number
- 863905915644
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail151,260 miles (+6,738)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,260 miles
- Test number
- 407210024695
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass144,522 miles (+6,245)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 144,522 miles
- Test number
- 829664885059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,277 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 138,277 miles
- Test number
- 355311920261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail138,277 miles (+5,627)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,277 miles
- Test number
- 483035238211
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,650 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 132,650 miles
- Test number
- 940159562432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,605 miles (+6,011)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,605 miles
- Test number
- 585015391652
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass126,594 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 126,594 miles
- Test number
- 348526974433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,554 miles (+5,035)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,554 miles
- Test number
- 149763474292
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass121,519 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 121,519 miles
- Test number
- 376934493028
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail121,509 miles (+4,074)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,509 miles
- Test number
- 998523393090
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass117,435 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 117,435 miles
- Test number
- 265484192012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAirbag light on
Fail117,420 miles (+4,525)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,420 miles
- Test number
- 906920392066
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAirbag light on
Pass112,895 miles (+44)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 112,895 miles
- Test number
- 157991791081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail112,851 miles (+3,750)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,851 miles
- Test number
- 149968481055
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,101 miles (+3,658)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 109,101 miles
- Test number
- 624461590056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,443 miles (+6,747)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 105,443 miles
- Test number
- 130229679476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,696 miles (+10,775)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 98,696 miles
- Test number
- 572017218061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,921 miles (+18,937)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 87,921 miles
- Test number
- 530624856333
- NoteBrake pipes slightly rusty
- NoteFront exhaust mounting corroded
Pass68,984 miles (+1,970)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 68,984 miles
- Test number
- 414876155319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,014 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,014 miles
- Test number
- 642488505336
- FailureNearside Front 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)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about V45 UVY
- Does V45 UVY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V45 UVY is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V45 UVY?
- The MOT on V45 UVY is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V45 UVY done?
- V45 UVY was recorded at 172,314 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,258 miles a year.
- Has V45 UVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V45 UVY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on V45 UVY 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 V45 UVY find?
- V45 UVY passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheelarch, and 2 more.
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