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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V51 FAEMOT history

V51 FAE is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

V51 FAE red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2023
Mileage
96,360 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 FAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 FAE was last recorded at 96,360 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 1,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,481 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,879 miles
Average per year
3,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,360 miles
  • 2021 – 94,481 miles
  • 2020 – 92,794 miles
  • 2019 – 91,300 miles
  • 2018 – 88,851 miles
  • 2017 – 86,695 miles
  • 2016 – 84,553 miles
  • 2015 – 82,062 miles
  • 2014 – 79,268 miles
  • 2013 – 76,369 miles
  • 2012 – 73,964 miles
  • 2011 – 70,403 miles
  • 2010 – 67,651 miles
  • 2009 – 64,688 miles
  • 2008 – 61,350 miles
  • 2007 – 56,258 miles
  • 2006 – 52,436 miles
  • 2005 – 42,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,360 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,360 miles (+1,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,360 miles
    Test number
    717248817883
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,481 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,481 miles
    Test number
    226883114528
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,477 miles (+1,683)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,477 miles
    Test number
    762371272838
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,794 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,794 miles
    Test number
    956730240963
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted concealing outer body sills

  5. Pass91,300 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    979374944811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear diff noisy

  6. Fail91,300 miles (+2,449)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    924866144181
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around jacking point near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear diff noisy

  7. Pass88,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,851 miles
    Test number
    619343538886
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion getting into rear sills and both rear wheelarches

  8. Fail88,851 miles (+2,156)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,851 miles
    Test number
    371370539837
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion getting into rear sills and both rear wheelarches

  9. Pass86,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,695 miles
    Test number
    721314429962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail86,694 miles (+2,141)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,694 miles
    Test number
    457601430787
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass84,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    172299264068
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

  12. Fail84,553 miles (+2,491)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    126064330872
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

  13. Pass82,062 miles (+2,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    109363282413
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass79,268 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    389767964278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,369 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,369 miles
    Test number
    656110573293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,359 miles (+2,395)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,359 miles
    Test number
    276988563264
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Fail73,964 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    368709062212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,964 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    615889062216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,403 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    568899941229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    642217850234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,650 miles (+2,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    430067950262
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass64,688 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    162627569211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,350 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,350 miles
    Test number
    310282668248
    • Repaired at testNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack offside

  24. Pass61,350 miles (+5,092)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,350 miles
    Test number
    643322368278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack offside

  25. Pass56,258 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    212988167284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    181400076214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,436 miles (+9,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    374660676432
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  28. Pass42,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    832805095233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 FAE

Does V51 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 FAE expired on 1 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 FAE?
The MOT on V51 FAE expired on 1 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 FAE done?
V51 FAE was recorded at 96,360 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 3,167 miles a year.
Has V51 FAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 FAE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V51 FAE 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 V51 FAE find?
V51 FAE passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills.

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