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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V61 GGFMOT history

V61 GGF is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 3 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

V61 GGF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
125,851 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 GGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 GGF was last recorded at 125,851 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 1,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,069 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,782 miles
Average per year
4,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,851 miles
  • 2022 – 124,069 miles
  • 2021 – 123,656 miles
  • 2020 – 123,164 miles
  • 2019 – 121,571 miles
  • 2018 – 118,850 miles
  • 2017 – 115,598 miles
  • 2016 – 112,140 miles
  • 2015 – 108,095 miles
  • 2014 – 101,947 miles
  • 2013 – 94,921 miles
  • 2012 – 88,762 miles
  • 2011 – 83,227 miles
  • 2010 – 76,944 miles
  • 2009 – 70,912 miles
  • 2008 – 63,896 miles
  • 2007 – 56,888 miles
  • 2006 – 50,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,851 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,851 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,851 miles
    Test number
    597659613696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,069 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,069 miles
    Test number
    322433340433
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,656 miles
    Test number
    338262919030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,656 miles (+492)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,656 miles
    Test number
    111111883368
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,164 miles (+1,593)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    981337559066
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,571 miles (+2,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,571 miles
    Test number
    457228100711
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,850 miles (+3,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    633127866231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass115,598 miles (+3,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,598 miles
    Test number
    698032001854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear side (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass112,140 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,140 miles
    Test number
    502657319969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,095 miles (+6,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,095 miles
    Test number
    500522952277
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  11. Pass101,947 miles (+7,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,947 miles
    Test number
    808477004389
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass94,921 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,921 miles
    Test number
    229348213372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail94,921 miles (+6,159)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,921 miles
    Test number
    936358613385
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,762 miles (+5,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,762 miles
    Test number
    316999112328
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on

  15. Pass83,227 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,227 miles
    Test number
    378169011367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,944 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    494403420334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,912 miles (+7,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,912 miles
    Test number
    494323829369
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

  18. Pass63,896 miles (+7,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    442424408336
    • NoteScreen chipped

  19. Pass56,888 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,888 miles
    Test number
    704614527356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,361 miles
    Test number
    462395926323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V61 GGF

Does V61 GGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 GGF expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 GGF?
The MOT on V61 GGF expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 GGF done?
V61 GGF was recorded at 125,851 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 4,464 miles a year.
Has V61 GGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 GGF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V61 GGF 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 V61 GGF find?
V61 GGF passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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