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BMW R Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,085 cc

V642 SVYMOT history

V642 SVY is a grey petrol BMW R Series first used on 15 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 42,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2026
Mileage
42,863 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 SVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2026
Latest MOT test
17 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 SVY was last recorded at 42,863 miles on 17 May 2025, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2008: 1,717 miles, lower than 60,315 miles on 23 Oct 2006.

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
42,621 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,863 miles
  • 2023 – 42,621 miles
  • 2022 – 41,892 miles
  • 2019 – 40,456 miles
  • 2016 – 40,448 miles
  • 2015 – 39,471 miles
  • 2013 – 38,632 miles
  • 2012 – 33,366 miles
  • 2010 – 13,544 miles
  • 2009 – 5,799 miles
  • 2008 – 1,717 miles
  • 2006 – 60,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,863 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,863 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,863 miles
    Test number
    4357628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,621 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,621 miles
    Test number
    2332007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,892 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,892 miles
    Test number
    843239108659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,456 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,456 miles
    Test number
    426824814964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,448 miles (+977)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,448 miles
    Test number
    146987682810
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • FailureFront All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength brake disc (3.2.A1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre perishing in treads
  6. Pass39,471 miles (+839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,471 miles
    Test number
    609980725257
    • NoteRear wheel binding slightly
  7. Pass38,632 miles (+17)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,632 miles
    Test number
    347858423129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc bobbins worn.
  8. Fail38,615 miles (+5,249)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,615 miles
    Test number
    639327423182
    • FailureNearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  9. Pass33,366 miles (+19,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,366 miles
    Test number
    968946362043
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged
  10. Pass13,544 miles (+7,745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,544 miles
    Test number
    674367540026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass5,799 miles (+4,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    5,799 miles
    Test number
    190740429079
    • NoteSlight bind on front /rear brakes
  12. Pass1,717 miles (-58,598)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    1,717 miles
    Test number
    970434828047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,315 miles
    Test number
    101436896291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V642 SVY

Does V642 SVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V642 SVY expired on 16 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V642 SVY?
The MOT on V642 SVY expired on 16 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V642 SVY done?
V642 SVY was recorded at 42,863 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2025.
Has V642 SVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 SVY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on V642 SVY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V642 SVY find?
V642 SVY passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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