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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V57 EPKMOT history

V57 EPK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

V57 EPK silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
172,905 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 EPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V57 EPK was last recorded at 172,905 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,241 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
664 miles
Average per year
4,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,905 miles
  • 2022 – 172,241 miles
  • 2021 – 170,963 miles
  • 2020 – 170,043 miles
  • 2019 – 168,585 miles
  • 2018 – 166,171 miles
  • 2017 – 163,730 miles
  • 2016 – 160,411 miles
  • 2015 – 155,370 miles
  • 2014 – 149,970 miles
  • 2013 – 144,657 miles
  • 2012 – 139,662 miles
  • 2011 – 133,979 miles
  • 2010 – 126,838 miles
  • 2009 – 118,564 miles
  • 2008 – 111,180 miles
  • 2007 – 105,433 miles
  • 2006 – 100,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,905 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 R 15 (91V) on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAir bag light on
  • AdvisoryNear/side front fog light inoperative
  • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

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.

  • Plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 VR 15 on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and void of traed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,905 miles (+664)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,905 miles
    Test number
    114790343288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 R 15 (91V) on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light on
    • AdvisoryNear/side front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  2. Pass172,241 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    172,241 miles
    Test number
    405675902945
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light in operative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff/seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail172,241 miles (+1,278)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,241 miles
    Test number
    943065916023
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near/side and off/side (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near/side and off/side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light in operative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff/seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,963 miles (+920)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,963 miles
    Test number
    339859834057
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light inop

  5. Pass170,043 miles (+1,458)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,043 miles
    Test number
    994972822804
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 VR 15 on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive off/side diff/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near/side and off/side jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

  6. Pass168,585 miles (+2,414)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,585 miles
    Test number
    238060310081
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 VR 15 on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

  7. Pass166,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    166,171 miles
    Test number
    810224689853
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and void of traed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  8. Fail166,171 miles (+2,441)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,171 miles
    Test number
    711816269090
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and void of traed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  9. Pass163,730 miles (+3,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,730 miles
    Test number
    990519037722
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin near/side and off/side front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear axle oil seals
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

  10. Pass160,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    160,411 miles
    Test number
    222363074249
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin near/side and off/side front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle oil seals

  11. Fail160,411 miles (+5,041)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,411 miles
    Test number
    561776390769
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort near/side and off/side (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin near/side and off/side front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle oil seals

  12. Pass155,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    155,370 miles
    Test number
    314061293830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail155,370 miles (+5,400)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,370 miles
    Test number
    296108628112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb/wrong (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass149,970 miles (+5,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    149,970 miles
    Test number
    526963004322
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass144,657 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,657 miles
    Test number
    126559113315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    139,662 miles
    Test number
    759311922355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,662 miles (+5,683)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,662 miles
    Test number
    898851522310
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteENGINE/LIGHT/ON

  18. Pass133,979 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,979 miles
    Test number
    469415521346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    331334210361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,837 miles (+8,273)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,837 miles
    Test number
    392894110340
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail118,564 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,564 miles
    Test number
    584855899247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass118,564 miles (+7,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    118,564 miles
    Test number
    603415699232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass111,180 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    111,180 miles
    Test number
    180456198277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,433 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,433 miles
    Test number
    720305797253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,029 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    100,029 miles
    Test number
    231306526312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,992 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    673895126362
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about V57 EPK

Does V57 EPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V57 EPK expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V57 EPK?
The MOT on V57 EPK expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V57 EPK done?
V57 EPK was recorded at 172,905 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 4,292 miles a year.
Has V57 EPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 EPK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V57 EPK 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 V57 EPK find?
V57 EPK passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 r 15 (91v) on outer wall, and 5 more.

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