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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

V637 FDEMOT history

V637 FDE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

V637 FDE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,218 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 FDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 FDE was last recorded at 146,218 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,163 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,055 miles
Average per year
3,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,218 miles
  • 2025 – 145,163 miles
  • 2024 – 143,924 miles
  • 2023 – 142,877 miles
  • 2022 – 141,962 miles
  • 2021 – 140,083 miles
  • 2020 – 137,668 miles
  • 2019 – 135,087 miles
  • 2018 – 132,802 miles
  • 2017 – 129,375 miles
  • 2016 – 127,974 miles
  • 2015 – 125,753 miles
  • 2014 – 123,814 miles
  • 2013 – 121,431 miles
  • 2012 – 119,024 miles
  • 2011 – 117,469 miles
  • 2010 – 109,400 miles
  • 2009 – 100,742 miles
  • 2008 – 91,547 miles
  • 2007 – 80,869 miles
  • 2006 – 74,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,218 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,218 miles (+1,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,218 miles
    Test number
    225247083999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,163 miles (+1,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,163 miles
    Test number
    948307450862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,924 miles (+1,047)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,924 miles
    Test number
    443627712190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass142,877 miles (+915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,877 miles
    Test number
    479292599831
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,962 miles
    Test number
    723978674108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,958 miles (+1,875)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,958 miles
    Test number
    156942475223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass140,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,083 miles
    Test number
    730891452386
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail140,083 miles (+2,415)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,083 miles
    Test number
    406270378676
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass137,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,668 miles
    Test number
    276003522328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,668 miles (+2,581)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,668 miles
    Test number
    269416445971
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,087 miles (+2,285)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,087 miles
    Test number
    710241167911
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass132,802 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,802 miles
    Test number
    440908236664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,375 miles (+1,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,375 miles
    Test number
    691183145921
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass127,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,974 miles
    Test number
    337692323989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight corrosion around rear sub frame mounting points

  15. Fail127,974 miles (+2,221)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,974 miles
    Test number
    987514469212
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight corrosion around rear sub frame mounting points

  16. Pass125,753 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,753 miles
    Test number
    798095445027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,814 miles (+2,383)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,814 miles
    Test number
    577728444000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass121,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,431 miles
    Test number
    108473143009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,431 miles (+2,407)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,431 miles
    Test number
    918643443020
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass119,024 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    685334442078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,469 miles (+8,069)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,469 miles
    Test number
    479251061007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass109,400 miles (+8,658)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    109,400 miles
    Test number
    851269030073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,742 miles (+9,195)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    100,742 miles
    Test number
    294953329031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight noise both front bearings

  24. Pass91,547 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    192176248046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,869 miles (+6,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,869 miles
    Test number
    483154647170
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass74,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,356 miles
    Test number
    963093426130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V637 FDE

Does V637 FDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V637 FDE is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V637 FDE?
The MOT on V637 FDE is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V637 FDE done?
V637 FDE was recorded at 146,218 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,626 miles a year.
Has V637 FDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 FDE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V637 FDE 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 V637 FDE find?
V637 FDE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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