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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V63 GAAMOT history

V63 GAA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

V63 GAA 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 2 May 2027
Mileage
73,688 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V63 GAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V63 GAA was last recorded at 73,688 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,626 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,062 miles
Average per year
1,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,688 miles
  • 2025 – 72,626 miles
  • 2024 – 71,506 miles
  • 2023 – 70,941 miles
  • 2022 – 70,528 miles
  • 2020 – 69,500 miles
  • 2019 – 69,406 miles
  • 2016 – 69,158 miles
  • 2010 – 63,127 miles
  • 2009 – 63,066 miles
  • 2008 – 58,472 miles
  • 2007 – 54,757 miles
  • 2006 – 42,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,688 miles
  • Advisory16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,688 miles (+1,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,688 miles
    Test number
    282407702725
    • Advisory16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
  2. Pass72,626 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,626 miles
    Test number
    919065982593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,506 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,506 miles
    Test number
    291453546869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,941 miles (+413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    120249123545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer The parking brake performance is low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass70,528 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    654297551842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,500 miles (+94)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    787133910779
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,406 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    281652300472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass69,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    486740787744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,154 miles (+6,027)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,154 miles
    Test number
    512471244363
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper clip missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
  10. Pass63,127 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,127 miles
    Test number
    824639400156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass63,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,066 miles
    Test number
    793958839342
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail63,066 miles (+14)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,066 miles
    Test number
    252328939395
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass63,052 miles (+4,580)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    212479269228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on 2mm
    • NoteCorrosion under vehicle
    • NoteSrs light on dash
  14. Pass58,472 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,472 miles
    Test number
    432438868129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,441 miles (+3,684)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    903679258115
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass54,757 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,757 miles
    Test number
    761318137168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail54,757 miles (+12,736)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,757 miles
    Test number
    211316837181
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash during test
  18. Pass42,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,021 miles
    Test number
    233950856195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V63 GAA

Does V63 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V63 GAA is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V63 GAA?
The MOT on V63 GAA is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V63 GAA done?
V63 GAA was recorded at 73,688 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,591 miles a year.
Has V63 GAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V63 GAA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on V63 GAA 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 V63 GAA find?
V63 GAA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: 16%) parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.a.7].

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