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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

V49 FRNMOT history

V49 FRN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 251,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

V49 FRN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
251,054 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 FRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 FRN was last recorded at 251,054 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 19,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,783 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
19,271 miles
Average per year
11,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 251,054 miles
  • 2021 – 231,783 miles
  • 2020 – 215,780 miles
  • 2019 – 189,970 miles
  • 2017 – 166,664 miles
  • 2016 – 154,616 miles
  • 2015 – 145,058 miles
  • 2014 – 136,013 miles
  • 2013 – 121,045 miles
  • 2012 – 106,323 miles
  • 2011 – 97,650 miles
  • 2010 – 95,670 miles
  • 2009 – 93,519 miles
  • 2008 – 88,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,054 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,054 miles (+19,271)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    251,054 miles
    Test number
    152147066367
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass231,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    231,783 miles
    Test number
    586208527478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail231,783 miles (+16,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,783 miles
    Test number
    108214936914
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass215,780 miles (+25,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    215,780 miles
    Test number
    778838905728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass189,970 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    189,970 miles
    Test number
    787661829394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail189,959 miles (+23,295)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,959 miles
    Test number
    337244936753
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass166,664 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    166,664 miles
    Test number
    575175408020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,973 miles (+11,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,973 miles
    Test number
    249350385160
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass154,616 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    154,616 miles
    Test number
    729439324283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,428 miles (+9,370)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,428 miles
    Test number
    816513205782
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass145,058 miles (+9,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,058 miles
    Test number
    462952020710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass136,013 miles (+14,968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    135679654240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,045 miles (+14,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,045 miles
    Test number
    728444863253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass106,323 miles (+8,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,323 miles
    Test number
    387295962412
    • 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)

  15. Pass97,650 miles (+1,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,650 miles
    Test number
    968810371218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass95,670 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,670 miles
    Test number
    352664770413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,519 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    271673379236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,841 miles
    Test number
    990194278263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 FRN

Does V49 FRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V49 FRN expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V49 FRN?
The MOT on V49 FRN expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V49 FRN done?
V49 FRN was recorded at 251,054 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 11,211 miles a year.
Has V49 FRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 FRN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V49 FRN 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 V49 FRN find?
V49 FRN passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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