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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V48 HJBMOT history

V48 HJB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

V48 HJB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2023
Mileage
118,865 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 HJB
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
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 HJB was last recorded at 118,865 miles on 11 May 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,862 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,865 miles
  • 2021 – 117,618 miles
  • 2020 – 114,870 miles
  • 2018 – 111,489 miles
  • 2017 – 106,033 miles
  • 2016 – 101,045 miles
  • 2015 – 94,969 miles
  • 2014 – 92,166 miles
  • 2013 – 89,871 miles
  • 2012 – 86,655 miles
  • 2011 – 80,703 miles
  • 2010 – 78,290 miles
  • 2009 – 74,832 miles
  • 2008 – 70,728 miles
  • 2007 – 65,091 miles
  • 2006 – 60,401 miles
  • 2005 – 53,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,865 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEML on.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,865 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,865 miles
    Test number
    576948400188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted.

  2. Fail118,862 miles (+1,244)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,862 miles
    Test number
    716719738737
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted.

  3. Pass117,618 miles (+2,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,618 miles
    Test number
    930748471649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Pass114,870 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,870 miles
    Test number
    372835584056
    • AdvisoryEML on.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

  5. Fail114,869 miles (+3,380)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,869 miles
    Test number
    383574390550
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML on.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

  6. Pass111,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,489 miles
    Test number
    983000192301
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on limits

  7. Fail111,489 miles (+5,456)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,489 miles
    Test number
    996577556546
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on limits

  8. Pass106,033 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,033 miles
    Test number
    152475723796
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket front broken
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe corroded

  9. Fail106,033 miles (+4,988)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,033 miles
    Test number
    894311651457
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket front broken
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe corroded

  10. Pass101,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    547551534421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail101,045 miles (+6,076)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    344417008719
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass94,969 miles (+2,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    943256915684
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront deterioration exhaust support bracket

  13. Pass92,166 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    467675244412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,871 miles (+3,216)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,871 miles
    Test number
    465113043478
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeterioration exhaust support brackets.
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.

  15. Pass86,655 miles (+5,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    338410942381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,703 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,703 miles
    Test number
    817303241379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,694 miles (+2,404)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    825481541370
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass78,290 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,290 miles
    Test number
    801525840357
    • NotePlay in steering rack joints

  19. Fail78,285 miles (+3,453)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,285 miles
    Test number
    874822040324
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePlay in steering rack joints

  20. Pass74,832 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,832 miles
    Test number
    294049429300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,818 miles (+4,090)1 failure2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,818 miles
    Test number
    410158729445
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads very low , discs lipped , advise replavements....
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroded . advise replacements....
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit , advise replacement...
    • NoteRattle from centre exhaust silencer....
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped...

  22. Pass70,728 miles (+5,637)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,728 miles
    Test number
    493225548419
    • NoteBaffles loose in centre exhaust silencer....
    • NoteFront & rear number plates contaminated....
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.....
    • NoteFront brake pads very low , advise replacements a,s,a,p....
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroded , advise replacements.....
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread close to limit , o/s/r getting close....

  23. Pass65,091 miles (+4,690)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,091 miles
    Test number
    294792557398
    • NoteFront & rear number plates contaminated.....
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding....
    • NoteRattle from centre exhaust silencer.....

  24. Pass60,401 miles (+7,181)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    734674356386
    • NoteChild seat fitted to o/s/r seat , seat belt not fully inspected...
    • NoteFront exhaust mount corroded, advise replacement...
    • NoteRear brake pads low...
    • NoteRear number plate contaminated...

  25. Pass53,220 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    484267745470
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer baffles loose.
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 25% max , advise investigation.
    • NoteFront exhaust mount corroded , advise replacement.

Questions about V48 HJB

Does V48 HJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 HJB expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 HJB?
The MOT on V48 HJB expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 HJB done?
V48 HJB was recorded at 118,865 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has V48 HJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 HJB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V48 HJB 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 HJB find?
V48 HJB passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , fuel tank area.; eml on.; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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