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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V49 KVPMOT history

V49 KVP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

V49 KVP 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 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,802 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 KVP
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
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 KVP was last recorded at 100,802 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,701 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
2,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,802 miles
  • 2025 – 100,701 miles
  • 2024 – 100,386 miles
  • 2023 – 100,079 miles
  • 2022 – 99,854 miles
  • 2017 – 99,106 miles
  • 2016 – 98,696 miles
  • 2015 – 97,852 miles
  • 2014 – 97,102 miles
  • 2013 – 95,247 miles
  • 2012 – 91,407 miles
  • 2011 – 89,378 miles
  • 2010 – 84,885 miles
  • 2009 – 79,677 miles
  • 2008 – 76,938 miles
  • 2007 – 71,139 miles
  • 2006 – 65,003 miles
  • 2005 – 59,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,802 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body & suspension components undersealed/corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,802 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,802 miles
    Test number
    822463526305
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body & suspension components undersealed/corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  2. Pass100,701 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,701 miles
    Test number
    887998995525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,386 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,386 miles
    Test number
    259699083997
    • AdvisoryUnder body & suspension components sealed/corroded

  4. Pass100,079 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,079 miles
    Test number
    376836771347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,854 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,854 miles
    Test number
    257236013694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,106 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,106 miles
    Test number
    851763661036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  7. Fail99,102 miles (+406)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,102 miles
    Test number
    705760160576
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass98,696 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,696 miles
    Test number
    637870347533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass97,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    535075472479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail97,850 miles (+748)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    170689933507
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass97,102 miles (+1,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,102 miles
    Test number
    995196264289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass95,247 miles (+3,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    716350553230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass91,407 miles (+12)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    788954952249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  14. Fail91,395 miles (+2,017)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,395 miles
    Test number
    187427842232
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Pass89,378 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,378 miles
    Test number
    747192151298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,885 miles
    Test number
    571201370208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,885 miles (+5,208)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,885 miles
    Test number
    961761270225
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,677 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,677 miles
    Test number
    340146249281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,938 miles (+5,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,938 miles
    Test number
    101776948214
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass71,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    502883537315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,139 miles (+6,136)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    191112537370
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass65,003 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    823171246381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    553060345397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 KVP

Does V49 KVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 KVP is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V49 KVP?
The MOT on V49 KVP is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 KVP done?
V49 KVP was recorded at 100,802 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 2,006 miles a year.
Has V49 KVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 KVP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on V49 KVP 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 KVP find?
V49 KVP passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides.; under body & suspension components undersealed/corroded; under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components..

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