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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,766 cc

V59 GDLMOT history

V59 GDL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2022.

V59 GDL 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 23 Sept 2023
Mileage
136,611 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 GDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 GDL was last recorded at 136,611 miles on 24 Sept 2022, 4,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,706 miles · 12 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,905 miles
Average per year
5,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,611 miles
  • 2021 – 131,706 miles
  • 2020 – 128,746 miles
  • 2019 – 126,088 miles
  • 2018 – 121,680 miles
  • 2017 – 118,382 miles
  • 2016 – 115,618 miles
  • 2015 – 109,584 miles
  • 2014 – 102,465 miles
  • 2013 – 92,702 miles
  • 2012 – 76,438 miles
  • 2011 – 73,232 miles
  • 2010 – 68,350 miles
  • 2009 – 63,023 miles
  • 2008 – 57,835 miles
  • 2007 – 51,734 miles
  • 2006 – 46,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,611 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle underbody and chassis corroded Inc sills

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,611 miles (+4,905)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,611 miles
    Test number
    819648562957
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody and chassis corroded Inc sills

  2. Pass131,706 miles (+2,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,706 miles
    Test number
    764923743357
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,746 miles (+2,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    298078298153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,088 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,088 miles
    Test number
    525160533251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,680 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,680 miles
    Test number
    324859022621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,382 miles (+2,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,382 miles
    Test number
    320971358055
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass115,618 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,618 miles
    Test number
    170984534218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,584 miles (+7,119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,584 miles
    Test number
    489670765187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass102,465 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,465 miles
    Test number
    119184774105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail102,454 miles (+9,752)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    897301774145
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass92,702 miles (+16,264)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    138381333168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,438 miles (+3,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,438 miles
    Test number
    586833422106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass73,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,232 miles
    Test number
    835245671144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail73,232 miles (+4,882)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,232 miles
    Test number
    115035671113
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Pass68,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    213214370498
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail68,350 miles (+5,327)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    494184970134
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass63,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,023 miles
    Test number
    702970279193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,023 miles (+5,188)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,023 miles
    Test number
    413370679118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,835 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    420689778191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    974576667191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail51,734 miles (+5,172)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    220526767153
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass46,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,562 miles
    Test number
    722221786117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V59 GDL

Does V59 GDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V59 GDL expired on 23 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V59 GDL?
The MOT on V59 GDL expired on 23 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V59 GDL done?
V59 GDL was recorded at 136,611 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2022, an average of 5,546 miles a year.
Has V59 GDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 GDL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on V59 GDL 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 V59 GDL find?
V59 GDL passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; vehicle underbody and chassis corroded inc sills.

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