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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V641 FJKMOT history

V641 FJK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

V641 FJK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2025
Mileage
125,378 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V641 FJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V641 FJK was last recorded at 125,378 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 6,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,909 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,469 miles
Average per year
3,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,378 miles
  • 2024 – 118,909 miles
  • 2023 – 114,732 miles
  • 2022 – 113,947 miles
  • 2021 – 113,177 miles
  • 2020 – 112,868 miles
  • 2019 – 112,612 miles
  • 2018 – 111,576 miles
  • 2017 – 111,115 miles
  • 2016 – 110,585 miles
  • 2015 – 110,029 miles
  • 2014 – 109,425 miles
  • 2013 – 108,907 miles
  • 2011 – 94,132 miles
  • 2010 – 79,390 miles
  • 2009 – 64,036 miles
  • 2008 – 61,323 miles
  • 2007 – 55,761 miles
  • 2006 – 51,120 miles
  • 2005 – 47,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,378 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,378 miles (+6,469)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,378 miles
    Test number
    284731020755
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,909 miles (+4,177)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    438028176816
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  3. Pass114,732 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,732 miles
    Test number
    188011496448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,947 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    594535911323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass113,177 miles (+309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,177 miles
    Test number
    971486750425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass112,868 miles (+256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,868 miles
    Test number
    225476214089
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass112,612 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,612 miles
    Test number
    143537483060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,576 miles (+461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,576 miles
    Test number
    868049866175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,115 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,115 miles
    Test number
    682081324354
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail111,099 miles (+514)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    972661022177
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass110,585 miles (+556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    442807047286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass110,029 miles (+604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    165490845798
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass109,425 miles (+518)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,425 miles
    Test number
    537243324221
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass108,907 miles (+14,775)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,907 miles
    Test number
    138091123215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perhising in inner wall
    • NoteSlight travel on handbrake

  15. Pass94,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    545446441216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,132 miles (+14,742)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    659826941275
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass79,390 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    901475940281
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail79,390 miles (+15,354)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    613995340226
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass64,036 miles (+2,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    594363539250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass61,323 miles (+5,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    391619738407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass55,761 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,761 miles
    Test number
    901335937244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,120 miles (+3,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,120 miles
    Test number
    841848726271
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN.

  23. Pass47,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    47,164 miles
    Test number
    524242745261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V641 FJK

Does V641 FJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V641 FJK expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V641 FJK?
The MOT on V641 FJK expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V641 FJK done?
V641 FJK was recorded at 125,378 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 3,919 miles a year.
Has V641 FJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V641 FJK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V641 FJK 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 V641 FJK find?
V641 FJK failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 5 major defects and 10 advisories: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked, and 12 more.

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