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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

V643 FAWMOT history

V643 FAW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

V643 FAW green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
141,419 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V643 FAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V643 FAW was last recorded at 141,419 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 1,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,649 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,770 miles
Average per year
4,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,419 miles
  • 2024 – 139,649 miles
  • 2023 – 138,099 miles
  • 2020 – 138,042 miles
  • 2018 – 137,064 miles
  • 2017 – 129,580 miles
  • 2016 – 119,829 miles
  • 2014 – 115,583 miles
  • 2013 – 107,692 miles
  • 2012 – 102,871 miles
  • 2011 – 95,684 miles
  • 2010 – 92,202 miles
  • 2009 – 84,750 miles
  • 2008 – 69,486 miles
  • 2007 – 61,391 miles
  • 2006 – 59,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,419 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,419 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    834711150697
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass139,649 miles (+1,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,649 miles
    Test number
    739704296690
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass138,099 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,099 miles
    Test number
    109554587877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass138,042 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,042 miles
    Test number
    959436299172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,064 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,064 miles
    Test number
    637512592637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,580 miles (+9,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,580 miles
    Test number
    111762021690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch
  7. Pass119,829 miles (+4,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,829 miles
    Test number
    176256332034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass115,583 miles (+7,891)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,583 miles
    Test number
    845303334331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,692 miles (+4,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,692 miles
    Test number
    587006123370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass102,871 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    426644632302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,684 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    909443061237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,674 miles (+3,472)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,674 miles
    Test number
    736692761236
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass92,202 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,202 miles
    Test number
    971749230231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,129 miles (+7,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,129 miles
    Test number
    840448430207
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
  15. Pass84,750 miles (+15,264)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    420526749250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,486 miles (+7,378)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,486 miles
    Test number
    934372808318
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to wear
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to de-laminate
  17. Pass62,108 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,108 miles
    Test number
    374995538142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass61,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    104786087263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,391 miles (+1,912)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    391946687430
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass59,479 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    522353296274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,478 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    790437086246
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V643 FAW

Does V643 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V643 FAW expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V643 FAW?
The MOT on V643 FAW expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V643 FAW done?
V643 FAW was recorded at 141,419 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 4,350 miles a year.
Has V643 FAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V643 FAW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on V643 FAW 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 V643 FAW find?
V643 FAW passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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