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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V48 GUPMOT history

V48 GUP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

V48 GUP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,540 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 GUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 GUP was last recorded at 124,540 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,456 miles · 20 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,084 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,540 miles
  • 2024 – 122,456 miles
  • 2023 – 121,582 miles
  • 2022 – 117,767 miles
  • 2021 – 116,550 miles
  • 2020 – 112,081 miles
  • 2019 – 107,032 miles
  • 2017 – 103,318 miles
  • 2016 – 99,314 miles
  • 2015 – 94,260 miles
  • 2014 – 88,859 miles
  • 2013 – 84,998 miles
  • 2012 – 82,237 miles
  • 2011 – 78,572 miles
  • 2010 – 71,751 miles
  • 2009 – 63,240 miles
  • 2008 – 56,522 miles
  • 2007 – 49,430 miles
  • 2006 – 42,545 miles
  • 2005 – 41,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,540 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,540 miles (+2,084)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    374940087048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,456 miles (+874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,456 miles
    Test number
    809385577743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,582 miles (+3,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,582 miles
    Test number
    438394030806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,767 miles (+1,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,767 miles
    Test number
    296950470215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,550 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,550 miles
    Test number
    765447236248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,081 miles (+5,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,081 miles
    Test number
    188722621342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,032 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,032 miles
    Test number
    720626352030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,318 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    299491185420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail103,262 miles (+3,948)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,262 miles
    Test number
    917834727516
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass99,314 miles (+5,054)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,314 miles
    Test number
    649072559669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit marks on outer sidewall,but no ply cord visible (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay at inner joints on both front steering rack arms

  11. Pass94,260 miles (+5,401)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,260 miles
    Test number
    259291415190
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f suspension arm

  12. Pass88,859 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,859 miles
    Test number
    106572724107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear tyres low tread

  13. Fail88,859 miles (+3,861)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,859 miles
    Test number
    778972924133
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear tyres low tread

  14. Pass84,998 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    607412123121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,993 miles (+2,756)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    719489913179
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass82,237 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    789182022171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,572 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,572 miles
    Test number
    588794721113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,751 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    923946120174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,240 miles (+6,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,240 miles
    Test number
    911561929135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,522 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    290849228145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,430 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    514832327100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,545 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    474562436140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    41,738 miles
    Test number
    444916355492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 GUP

Does V48 GUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 GUP is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V48 GUP?
The MOT on V48 GUP is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 GUP done?
V48 GUP was recorded at 124,540 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has V48 GUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 GUP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on V48 GUP 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 GUP find?
V48 GUP passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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