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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V47 OGUMOT history

V47 OGU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.

V47 OGU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2023
Mileage
97,902 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 OGU
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
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 OGU was last recorded at 97,902 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,158 miles · 19 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
744 miles
Average per year
2,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,902 miles
  • 2019 – 97,158 miles
  • 2018 – 96,474 miles
  • 2017 – 93,084 miles
  • 2016 – 89,802 miles
  • 2015 – 85,045 miles
  • 2014 – 78,828 miles
  • 2013 – 72,110 miles
  • 2011 – 70,909 miles
  • 2010 – 68,430 miles
  • 2009 – 65,565 miles
  • 2008 – 65,020 miles
  • 2007 – 59,575 miles
  • 2006 – 54,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,902 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills and jacking points
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,902 miles (+744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,902 miles
    Test number
    750390576082
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills and jacking points
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,158 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,158 miles
    Test number
    730600520092
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail97,130 miles (+656)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,130 miles
    Test number
    744469777687
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen pillar trim loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass96,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    851598763116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  5. Fail96,474 miles (+3,390)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    982579034917
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  6. Pass93,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    901751061691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    763303756079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,802 miles (+4,757)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,802 miles
    Test number
    491107097192
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass85,045 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,045 miles
    Test number
    726123835010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail85,038 miles (+6,210)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    178686325055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass78,828 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    339577724001
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail78,823 miles (+6,713)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,823 miles
    Test number
    868522924037
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass72,110 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,110 miles
    Test number
    206783123099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,084 miles (+1,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,084 miles
    Test number
    218619713020
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass70,909 miles (+2,479)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    986325311314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  16. Pass68,430 miles (+41)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,430 miles
    Test number
    771175490290
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.5mm in center tread

  17. Fail68,389 miles (+2,824)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    202011790297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.5mm in center tread

  18. Pass65,565 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,565 miles
    Test number
    632100329349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass65,550 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,550 miles
    Test number
    304494459019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,020 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    350228558073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,575 miles
    Test number
    160493557097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,575 miles (+4,841)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,575 miles
    Test number
    194401457489
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass54,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,734 miles
    Test number
    414174656097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 OGU

Does V47 OGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V47 OGU expired on 16 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V47 OGU?
The MOT on V47 OGU expired on 16 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V47 OGU done?
V47 OGU was recorded at 97,902 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 2,646 miles a year.
Has V47 OGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 OGU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V47 OGU 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 OGU find?
V47 OGU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: corrosion to sills and jacking points; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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