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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V49 KGNMOT history

V49 KGN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 161,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

V49 KGN silver 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 27 Sept 2024
Mileage
161,426 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 KGN was last recorded at 161,426 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,785 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
4,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,426 miles
  • 2022 – 160,785 miles
  • 2021 – 158,394 miles
  • 2020 – 156,993 miles
  • 2019 – 156,926 miles
  • 2018 – 154,313 miles
  • 2017 – 152,133 miles
  • 2016 – 150,048 miles
  • 2015 – 142,839 miles
  • 2014 – 138,810 miles
  • 2013 – 135,828 miles
  • 2012 – 131,740 miles
  • 2011 – 124,075 miles
  • 2010 – 116,369 miles
  • 2009 – 109,638 miles
  • 2008 – 101,084 miles
  • 2007 – 87,549 miles
  • 2005 – 76,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,426 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,426 miles (+641)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,426 miles
    Test number
    792117315325
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass160,785 miles (+2,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    160,785 miles
    Test number
    579066574346
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass158,394 miles (+1,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,394 miles
    Test number
    815729621027
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass156,993 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,993 miles
    Test number
    274732785797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,945 miles (+19)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,945 miles
    Test number
    910749718990
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and jack point corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jack point and sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    156,926 miles
    Test number
    469121057199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail156,926 miles (+2,613)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,926 miles
    Test number
    631104688810
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass154,313 miles (+2,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,313 miles
    Test number
    451742143427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass152,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    152,133 miles
    Test number
    244067261581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

  10. Fail152,133 miles (+2,085)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,133 miles
    Test number
    530955207507
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

  11. Pass150,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    150,048 miles
    Test number
    754537555613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail150,048 miles (+7,209)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,048 miles
    Test number
    680593552829
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass142,839 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    142,839 miles
    Test number
    955940835037
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail142,839 miles (+4,029)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,839 miles
    Test number
    839489825028
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass138,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    138,810 miles
    Test number
    775619424010
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail138,810 miles (+2,982)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,810 miles
    Test number
    309308424052
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail135,828 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,828 miles
    Test number
    467930833058
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass135,828 miles (+4,088)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    135,828 miles
    Test number
    678990033016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass131,740 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    131,740 miles
    Test number
    777148842062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail131,740 miles (+7,665)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,740 miles
    Test number
    205270842033
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass124,075 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    116559041493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail124,074 miles (+7,705)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,074 miles
    Test number
    806218941074
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass116,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    116,369 miles
    Test number
    413964830075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail116,369 miles (+6,731)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,369 miles
    Test number
    702799020031
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass109,638 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    109,638 miles
    Test number
    860204149055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,084 miles (+13,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    101,084 miles
    Test number
    754206058030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass87,549 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    363097547013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,436 miles (+10,847)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,436 miles
    Test number
    862670547032
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f brake sticking slightly

  29. Pass76,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    76,589 miles
    Test number
    483265425399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 KGN

Does V49 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V49 KGN expired on 27 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V49 KGN?
The MOT on V49 KGN expired on 27 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V49 KGN done?
V49 KGN was recorded at 161,426 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 4,755 miles a year.
Has V49 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 KGN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V49 KGN 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 KGN find?
V49 KGN passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with 7 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 4 more.

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