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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V637 GFGMOT history

V637 GFG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 86,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

V637 GFG silver 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 16 Jan 2023
Mileage
86,434 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 GFG
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
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 GFG was last recorded at 86,434 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 3,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,746 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,688 miles
Average per year
3,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,434 miles
  • 2021 – 82,746 miles
  • 2020 – 80,989 miles
  • 2018 – 77,310 miles
  • 2017 – 73,220 miles
  • 2016 – 69,409 miles
  • 2015 – 66,131 miles
  • 2014 – 65,142 miles
  • 2013 – 61,805 miles
  • 2012 – 58,447 miles
  • 2011 – 54,917 miles
  • 2010 – 51,474 miles
  • 2009 – 47,227 miles
  • 2008 – 43,736 miles
  • 2007 – 39,340 miles
  • 2006 – 34,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,434 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,434 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,434 miles
    Test number
    135302162144
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail86,432 miles (+3,686)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,432 miles
    Test number
    344348954871
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    347898288564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,746 miles (+1,757)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    198794003559
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass80,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    279809467695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail80,989 miles (+3,679)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    304839635960
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,310 miles
    Test number
    968523507782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail77,310 miles (+3)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,310 miles
    Test number
    463470498241
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail77,307 miles (+26)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,307 miles
    Test number
    502600519343
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail77,281 miles (+4,061)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    251518216854
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering rack arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,220 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    510441641985
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms slight play
    • AdvisoryNear side rear bosionrake pipe slight corrosion

  12. Fail73,218 miles (+3,809)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,218 miles
    Test number
    683257313789
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass69,409 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    250824489149
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  14. Fail69,407 miles (+3,276)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    514801455360
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  15. Pass66,131 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,131 miles
    Test number
    206691995005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,129 miles (+987)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    229869385002
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass65,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,142 miles
    Test number
    418207894007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,142 miles (+3,337)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,142 miles
    Test number
    117257294406
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass61,805 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    129394073493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,447 miles (+3,530)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    247684772076
    • NoteCoolant warning light comes on.
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on outer edge and cracked.

  21. Pass54,917 miles (+3,443)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,917 miles
    Test number
    378386671018
    • NoteBad engine oil leak.
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished.

  22. Pass51,474 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    402274360011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant light coming on.

  23. Fail51,467 miles (+4,240)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,467 miles
    Test number
    953651560015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant light coming on.

  24. Pass47,227 miles (+3,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,227 miles
    Test number
    193626689035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass43,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,736 miles
    Test number
    381558688053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail43,736 miles (+4,396)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,736 miles
    Test number
    644488388069
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,340 miles
    Test number
    274557587086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,340 miles (+4,370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,340 miles
    Test number
    694747287006
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass34,970 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,970 miles
    Test number
    851019786029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,969 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,969 miles
    Test number
    124657086098
    • 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)

Questions about V637 GFG

Does V637 GFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V637 GFG expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V637 GFG?
The MOT on V637 GFG expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V637 GFG done?
V637 GFG was recorded at 86,434 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 3,258 miles a year.
Has V637 GFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 GFG has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V637 GFG 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 GFG find?
V637 GFG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil; central rear oil leak, but not excessive diferential; nearside front nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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