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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V48 GBKMOT history

V48 GBK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.

V48 GBK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2024
Mileage
57,470 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 GBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 GBK was last recorded at 57,470 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,470 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 57,470 miles
  • 2017 – 57,271 miles
  • 2016 – 56,659 miles
  • 2015 – 54,836 miles
  • 2014 – 54,163 miles
  • 2013 – 52,027 miles
  • 2012 – 50,044 miles
  • 2010 – 47,670 miles
  • 2009 – 42,589 miles
  • 2008 – 39,864 miles
  • 2007 – 34,451 miles
  • 2006 – 34,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,470 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass57,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,470 miles
    Test number
    306321697681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,470 miles (+199)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,470 miles
    Test number
    587129223021
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass57,271 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    591047945297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,659 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,659 miles
    Test number
    640727554596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,628 miles (+1,792)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,628 miles
    Test number
    190525487427
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  6. Pass54,836 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,836 miles
    Test number
    336461925094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,163 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,163 miles
    Test number
    969916914031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,027 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,027 miles
    Test number
    568088703034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,044 miles (+2,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    149055802491
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  10. Pass47,670 miles (+1,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    213394850375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass45,672 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    781975700086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass42,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,589 miles
    Test number
    334670719082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,589 miles (+2,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,589 miles
    Test number
    812720819059
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass39,864 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,864 miles
    Test number
    990880218047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,451 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,451 miles
    Test number
    940155017031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,013 miles
    Test number
    280817136271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 GBK

Does V48 GBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 GBK expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 GBK?
The MOT on V48 GBK expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 GBK done?
V48 GBK was recorded at 57,470 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 1,399 miles a year.
Has V48 GBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 GBK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V48 GBK 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 GBK find?
V48 GBK passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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