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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V49 RJOMOT history

V49 RJO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

V49 RJO 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 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
112,087 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 RJO
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 RJO was last recorded at 112,087 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 4,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,473 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,614 miles
Average per year
3,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,087 miles
  • 2024 – 107,473 miles
  • 2023 – 106,322 miles
  • 2022 – 104,521 miles
  • 2021 – 101,849 miles
  • 2020 – 98,956 miles
  • 2019 – 93,704 miles
  • 2018 – 88,526 miles
  • 2014 – 88,490 miles
  • 2013 – 87,675 miles
  • 2012 – 85,369 miles
  • 2011 – 82,422 miles
  • 2010 – 78,954 miles
  • 2009 – 76,841 miles
  • 2008 – 67,981 miles
  • 2007 – 62,854 miles
  • 2006 – 52,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,087 miles
    Test number
    886389639583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail112,087 miles (+4,614)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,087 miles
    Test number
    664438697119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass107,473 miles (+1,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,473 miles
    Test number
    596403366451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass106,322 miles (+1,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,322 miles
    Test number
    599802617911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass104,521 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,521 miles
    Test number
    679392385569
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail104,521 miles (+2,672)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,521 miles
    Test number
    540291156658
    • Repaired at testRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass101,849 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    965073365862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,956 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    809094350572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,704 miles (+5,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    93,704 miles
    Test number
    535011918551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass88,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,526 miles
    Test number
    998661950221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,526 miles (+14)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,526 miles
    Test number
    913331818438
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  12. Fail88,512 miles (+22)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    241932056970
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass88,490 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,490 miles
    Test number
    707700354351
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
  14. Fail88,463 miles (+788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,463 miles
    Test number
    886965324375
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass87,675 miles (+2,306)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,675 miles
    Test number
    487121353468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake caliper spring missing
  16. Pass85,369 miles (+2,947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    267976252398
    • NoteNearside rear brake caliper spring clip missing
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split
  17. Pass82,422 miles (+3,468)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,422 miles
    Test number
    656713301178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front discs wearing thin
  18. Pass78,954 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,954 miles
    Test number
    511823310192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,841 miles (+8,860)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,841 miles
    Test number
    100442399420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,981 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    120116338010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,854 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,854 miles
    Test number
    473998537043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,840 miles (+10,520)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    384353137043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass52,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    410493326031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about V49 RJO

Does V49 RJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V49 RJO expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V49 RJO?
The MOT on V49 RJO expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V49 RJO done?
V49 RJO was recorded at 112,087 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 3,073 miles a year.
Has V49 RJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 RJO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V49 RJO 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 RJO find?
V49 RJO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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