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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

V60 PPSMOT history

V60 PPS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

V60 PPS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,799 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V60 PPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V60 PPS was last recorded at 159,799 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,144 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,655 miles
Average per year
6,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,799 miles
  • 2025 – 157,144 miles
  • 2024 – 154,660 miles
  • 2023 – 151,053 miles
  • 2022 – 146,889 miles
  • 2021 – 139,759 miles
  • 2020 – 136,118 miles
  • 2019 – 128,744 miles
  • 2018 – 120,670 miles
  • 2017 – 112,470 miles
  • 2016 – 104,306 miles
  • 2015 – 94,956 miles
  • 2014 – 87,433 miles
  • 2013 – 81,344 miles
  • 2012 – 75,361 miles
  • 2011 – 69,002 miles
  • 2010 – 63,180 miles
  • 2009 – 54,659 miles
  • 2008 – 44,539 miles
  • 2006 – 31,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,799 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,799 miles (+2,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,799 miles
    Test number
    446223330647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  2. Pass157,144 miles (+2,484)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,144 miles
    Test number
    958679776121
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by ferrals (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass154,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,660 miles
    Test number
    846389667119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail154,660 miles (+3,607)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,660 miles
    Test number
    336056146420
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass151,053 miles (+4,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,053 miles
    Test number
    638382639916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass146,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    982513452575
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail146,889 miles (+7,130)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    401674179735
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass139,759 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,759 miles
    Test number
    570244239565
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass136,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,118 miles
    Test number
    822039780106
    • AdvisoryN/s no plate light dim

  10. Fail136,117 miles (+7,373)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,117 miles
    Test number
    224342884829
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s no plate light dim

  11. Pass128,744 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,744 miles
    Test number
    865415774113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail128,743 miles (+8,073)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,743 miles
    Test number
    665751830384
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass120,670 miles (+8,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,670 miles
    Test number
    699499329581
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both linkages (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald along their inner edges

  14. Pass112,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,470 miles
    Test number
    787272010745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to feather along their inner edges

  15. Fail112,470 miles (+8,164)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,470 miles
    Test number
    363448829432
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to feather along their inner edges

  16. Pass104,306 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,306 miles
    Test number
    370598531069
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail104,140 miles (+9,184)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    733971817404
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres 225/40/zr18 92y (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass94,956 miles (+7,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    267036125086
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass87,433 miles (+77)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    538724444076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail87,356 miles (+6,012)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,356 miles
    Test number
    886432634055
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass81,344 miles (+5,983)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    346949023099
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  22. Pass75,361 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,361 miles
    Test number
    505794132040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail75,325 miles (+6,323)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    705892732096
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass69,002 miles (+5,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,002 miles
    Test number
    606495031040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass63,180 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,180 miles
    Test number
    472956430015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,135 miles (+8,476)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,135 miles
    Test number
    453544630095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass54,659 miles (+10,120)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,659 miles
    Test number
    894593939087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,539 miles (+12,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,539 miles
    Test number
    310914238050
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass31,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    934024966252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V60 PPS

Does V60 PPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V60 PPS is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V60 PPS?
The MOT on V60 PPS is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V60 PPS done?
V60 PPS was recorded at 159,799 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,576 miles a year.
Has V60 PPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V60 PPS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V60 PPS 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 V60 PPS find?
V60 PPS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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