BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V638 HEUMOT history
V638 HEU is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,175 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 183,175 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V638 HEU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V638 HEU was last recorded at 183,175 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,868 miles · 13 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,307 miles
- Average per year
- 4,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,175 miles
- 2025 – 181,868 miles
- 2024 – 181,804 miles
- 2022 – 181,300 miles
- 2021 – 177,717 miles
- 2020 – 177,128 miles
- 2019 – 175,382 miles
- 2018 – 173,836 miles
- 2017 – 171,844 miles
- 2016 – 170,153 miles
- 2015 – 169,540 miles
- 2014 – 164,311 miles
- 2013 – 154,925 miles
- 2012 – 146,218 miles
- 2011 – 136,719 miles
- 2010 – 126,556 miles
- 2008 – 112,066 miles
- 2007 – 101,765 miles
- 2006 – 91,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,175 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic (6.1.1 (d) (i))
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 Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,175 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 183,175 miles
- Test number
- 259607690770
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass181,868 miles (+9)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 181,868 miles
- Test number
- 549239922618
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail181,859 miles (+55)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,859 miles
- Test number
- 334613239383
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass181,804 miles (+504)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 181,804 miles
- Test number
- 646466063544
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass181,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 181,300 miles
- Test number
- 705424990776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,300 miles (+2,091)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,300 miles
- Test number
- 458841624828
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Pass179,209 miles (+1,492)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 179,209 miles
- Test number
- 873023330980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,717 miles (+589)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 177,717 miles
- Test number
- 303103153838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,128 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 177,128 miles
- Test number
- 532233363998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,382 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 175,382 miles
- Test number
- 820620888361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,836 miles (+1,992)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 173,836 miles
- Test number
- 928296012731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,844 miles (+1,691)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 171,844 miles
- Test number
- 867445510558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,153 miles (+613)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 170,153 miles
- Test number
- 910648458058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass169,540 miles (+5,229)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 169,540 miles
- Test number
- 978090355013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,311 miles (+9,386)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 164,311 miles
- Test number
- 348049634065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,925 miles (+8,707)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 154,925 miles
- Test number
- 996913733051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,218 miles (+9,499)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 146,218 miles
- Test number
- 389475332055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,719 miles (+10,163)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 136,719 miles
- Test number
- 157916631456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,556 miles (+14,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 126,556 miles
- Test number
- 114880460495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Pass112,066 miles (+10,301)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 112,066 miles
- Test number
- 374500658213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,765 miles (+10,059)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 101,765 miles
- Test number
- 394658467495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNs front to rear brake pipe corroded
Fail91,706 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,706 miles
- Test number
- 190912656212
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteSlight wear o/s steering rack
Pass91,706 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 91,706 miles
- Test number
- 414712856297
- NoteSlight wear o/s steering rack
Questions about V638 HEU
- Does V638 HEU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V638 HEU is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V638 HEU?
- The MOT on V638 HEU is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V638 HEU done?
- V638 HEU was recorded at 183,175 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
- Has V638 HEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V638 HEU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V638 HEU 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 V638 HEU find?
- V638 HEU passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic.
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