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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V48 EVUMOT history

V48 EVU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 169,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2023.

V48 EVU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
169,558 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 EVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 EVU was last recorded at 169,558 miles on 21 Oct 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,536 miles · 8 May 2021
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,558 miles
  • 2021 – 169,536 miles
  • 2019 – 168,308 miles
  • 2017 – 168,242 miles
  • 2016 – 162,796 miles
  • 2015 – 161,304 miles
  • 2011 – 155,982 miles
  • 2010 – 146,642 miles
  • 2009 – 129,254 miles
  • 2008 – 114,533 miles
  • 2007 – 98,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,558 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,558 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,558 miles
    Test number
    866437055862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass169,536 miles (+1,228)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    169,536 miles
    Test number
    146925291665
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel high
    • AdvisoryUnder seal coverd

  3. Pass168,308 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    168,308 miles
    Test number
    371035899618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass168,242 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    168,242 miles
    Test number
    926023701794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,796 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    162,796 miles
    Test number
    313424732384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,304 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    817475755119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail161,291 miles (+5,309)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,291 miles
    Test number
    498130825161
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass155,982 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    155,982 miles
    Test number
    215747421241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,981 miles (+9,339)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,981 miles
    Test number
    705740721276
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass146,642 miles (+17,388)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    146,642 miles
    Test number
    951990230264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass129,254 miles (+14,721)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    129,254 miles
    Test number
    242572359111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,533 miles (+15,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    114,533 miles
    Test number
    920784758163
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass98,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    98,677 miles
    Test number
    502875357109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 EVU

Does V48 EVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 EVU expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 EVU?
The MOT on V48 EVU expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 EVU done?
V48 EVU was recorded at 169,558 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2023, an average of 4,327 miles a year.
Has V48 EVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 EVU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on V48 EVU 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 V48 EVU find?
V48 EVU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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