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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V51 GCFMOT history

V51 GCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2023.

V51 GCF blue 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 Aug 2024
Mileage
151,331 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 GCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 GCF was last recorded at 151,331 miles on 3 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,331 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,331 miles
  • 2022 – 149,552 miles
  • 2021 – 148,415 miles
  • 2020 – 146,023 miles
  • 2019 – 144,356 miles
  • 2018 – 142,125 miles
  • 2017 – 140,116 miles
  • 2016 – 135,785 miles
  • 2014 – 125,458 miles
  • 2013 – 121,904 miles
  • 2012 – 115,570 miles
  • 2011 – 109,098 miles
  • 2010 – 105,665 miles
  • 2009 – 97,457 miles
  • 2008 – 92,179 miles
  • 2007 – 82,959 miles
  • 2006 – 69,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,331 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/r tyre feathing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear shockers bump stop inoperive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,331 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,331 miles
    Test number
    112940021354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail151,331 miles (+1,779)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,331 miles
    Test number
    878142325183
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass149,552 miles (+1,137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,552 miles
    Test number
    932140241923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass148,415 miles (+2,392)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    920941896668
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear and front both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front marked as yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,023 miles
    Test number
    159805380072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail146,023 miles (+1,667)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,023 miles
    Test number
    939648118199
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass144,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,356 miles
    Test number
    956639419338
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail144,356 miles (+2,231)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,356 miles
    Test number
    558268715410
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shocker does not function excessive play in shocker could cause damage to suspension (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass142,125 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,125 miles
    Test number
    502165535880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,116 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    140,116 miles
    Test number
    359685850412
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre feathing
    • AdvisoryRear shockers bump stop inoperive

  11. Fail140,109 miles (+4,324)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,109 miles
    Test number
    966014326865
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre feathing
    • AdvisoryRear shockers bump stop inoperive

  12. Pass135,785 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,785 miles
    Test number
    901191189472
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail135,785 miles1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,785 miles
    Test number
    120597859187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    777010315229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass125,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,458 miles
    Test number
    668747314211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail125,458 miles (+3,554)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,458 miles
    Test number
    858377914260
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass121,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,904 miles
    Test number
    495577813254
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail121,904 miles (+6,334)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,904 miles
    Test number
    916757913251
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass115,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    129286802295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,570 miles (+6,472)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    836436102223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass109,098 miles (+3,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,098 miles
    Test number
    408236311259
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass105,665 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    310795810402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,457 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,457 miles
    Test number
    350072149175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,179 miles (+9,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,179 miles
    Test number
    480282108133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass82,959 miles (+13,806)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    243580427164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,153 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,153 miles
    Test number
    730395926132
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion on brake pipes both sides rear
    • NoteSlight wear in lower front suspension arm bushes

Questions about V51 GCF

Does V51 GCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 GCF expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 GCF?
The MOT on V51 GCF expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 GCF done?
V51 GCF was recorded at 151,331 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2023, an average of 4,765 miles a year.
Has V51 GCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 GCF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V51 GCF 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 GCF find?
V51 GCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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