BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V47 EPKMOT history
V47 EPK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,129 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 142,129 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,881 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V47 EPK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V47 EPK was last recorded at 142,129 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 2,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 139,982 miles · 26 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,147 miles
- Average per year
- 1,881 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,129 miles
- 2024 – 139,982 miles
- 2022 – 139,495 miles
- 2021 – 138,308 miles
- 2020 – 137,250 miles
- 2019 – 135,793 miles
- 2018 – 133,286 miles
- 2017 – 130,430 miles
- 2016 – 126,902 miles
- 2015 – 119,799 miles
- 2014 – 113,070 miles
- 2009 – 113,058 miles
- 2007 – 108,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,129 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,129 miles (+2,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 142,129 miles
- Test number
- 621818729460
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,982 miles (+487)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 139,982 miles
- Test number
- 180105346093
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass139,495 miles (+1,187)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 139,495 miles
- Test number
- 731758063792
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipes are corroded
- AdvisoryFront Slight play in both inner steering arms
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,308 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 138,308 miles
- Test number
- 783607150807
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail138,306 miles (+1,056)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,306 miles
- Test number
- 264142091494
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass137,250 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 137,250 miles
- Test number
- 855768518195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail137,250 miles (+1,457)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,250 miles
- Test number
- 796712450634
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,793 miles (+2,507)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 135,793 miles
- Test number
- 141236569940
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,286 miles (+2,856)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 133,286 miles
- Test number
- 579486690161
- AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryExhaust corrode
Pass130,430 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 130,430 miles
- Test number
- 137285389703
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight chassis corrosion
Fail130,430 miles (+3,528)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,430 miles
- Test number
- 868343507266
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight chassis corrosion
Pass126,902 miles (+7,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 126,902 miles
- Test number
- 827355881348
- AdvisoryPad warning light on
- AdvisorySquashed fuel line
Pass119,799 miles (+6,729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 119,799 miles
- Test number
- 349656805093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass113,070 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 113,070 miles
- Test number
- 995263914013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail113,070 miles (+12)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,070 miles
- Test number
- 246599104091
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,058 miles (+4,812)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 113,058 miles
- Test number
- 563788849237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,246 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 108,246 miles
- Test number
- 852854597007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,237 miles10 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,237 miles
- Test number
- 233413177050
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBoth rear shox dust covers insecure
- NoteNs & os rear brake pipes corroded
Questions about V47 EPK
- Does V47 EPK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V47 EPK expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V47 EPK?
- The MOT on V47 EPK expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V47 EPK done?
- V47 EPK was recorded at 142,129 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 1,881 miles a year.
- Has V47 EPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V47 EPK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on V47 EPK 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 V47 EPK find?
- V47 EPK passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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