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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

V63 MSTMOT history

V63 MST is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

V63 MST red 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 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
124,390 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V63 MST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V63 MST was last recorded at 124,390 miles on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2025: 124,390 miles, lower than 134,390 miles on 5 Jun 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,390 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Average per year
3,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,390 miles
  • 2024 – 134,390 miles
  • 2022 – 129,190 miles
  • 2020 – 124,390 miles
  • 2015 – 124,378 miles
  • 2013 – 117,576 miles
  • 2012 – 110,526 miles
  • 2011 – 103,545 miles
  • 2010 – 103,544 miles
  • 2009 – 93,943 miles
  • 2008 – 80,117 miles
  • 2007 – 73,999 miles
  • 2006 – 62,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,390 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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 (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,390 miles (-10,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,390 miles
    Test number
    541252157536
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,390 miles
    Test number
    815004963284
    • AdvisoryRear all rear seats removed belts not fitted or inspected.

  3. Fail134,390 miles (+5,200)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,390 miles
    Test number
    585975495476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear seats removed belts not fitted or inspected.

  4. Pass129,190 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,190 miles
    Test number
    741899482976
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLoud exhaught
    • AdvisorySuspenion lowered

  5. Fail129,190 miles (+4,800)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,190 miles
    Test number
    566692060950
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLoud exhaught
    • AdvisorySuspenion lowered

  6. Pass124,390 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,390 miles
    Test number
    318731668757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,378 miles (+6,802)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,378 miles
    Test number
    276275695458
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml on

  8. Pass117,576 miles (+7,050)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    117,576 miles
    Test number
    966424403019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront suspension bushes slightly worn
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteOff side front wheel arch corroded

  9. Pass110,526 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    110,526 miles
    Test number
    968336902026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail110,517 miles (+6,972)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,517 miles
    Test number
    649415002014
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  11. Pass103,545 miles (+1)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    277056801097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs wearing
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades poor
    • NoteOffside front roll bar link top cover split
    • NoteOffside headlamp poor beam pattern
    • NoteSlight movement nearside rear top shock absorber
    • NoteUnable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

  12. Fail103,544 miles (+2,781)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,544 miles
    Test number
    190273760371
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs wearing
    • NoteOffside front roll bar link top cover split
    • NoteOffside headlamp poor beam pattern
    • NoteSlight movement nearside rear top shock absorber
    • NoteUnable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

  13. Fail100,763 miles (+6,820)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,763 miles
    Test number
    550661720242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  14. Pass93,943 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,943 miles
    Test number
    283414769303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNoise from n/s front wheel

  15. Fail93,943 miles (+13,826)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,943 miles
    Test number
    962556159372
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNoise from n/s front wheel

  16. Pass80,117 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    801737358394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    531478808116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail74,757 miles (+758)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    360957708153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass73,999 miles (+11,735)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    612193347282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,264 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,264 miles
    Test number
    271613266206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,544 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    332719046247
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V63 MST

Does V63 MST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V63 MST expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V63 MST?
The MOT on V63 MST expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V63 MST done?
V63 MST was recorded at 124,390 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
Has V63 MST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V63 MST has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V63 MST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V63 MST find?
V63 MST passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides..

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