BMW 3 Series
Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V643 GBVMOT history
V643 GBV is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,932 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 147,932 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,158 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V643 GBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V643 GBV was last recorded at 147,932 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Feb 2024: 147,529 miles, lower than 148,213 miles on 26 Mar 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 147,929 miles · 12 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,158 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,932 miles
- 2024 – 147,529 miles
- 2019 – 148,213 miles
- 2017 – 147,896 miles
- 2016 – 143,266 miles
- 2015 – 137,361 miles
- 2014 – 131,858 miles
- 2013 – 125,225 miles
- 2012 – 118,432 miles
- 2011 – 110,919 miles
- 2010 – 103,696 miles
- 2009 – 93,265 miles
- 2008 – 84,047 miles
- 2007 – 72,720 miles
- 2006 – 63,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,932 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,932 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 147,932 miles
- Test number
- 938672116791
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail147,929 miles (+400)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,929 miles
- Test number
- 987593549876
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust blows (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass147,529 miles (-684)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 147,529 miles
- Test number
- 723983122379
- AdvisoryNon standard door lock on drivers door
- AdvisoryRace suspention fitted
- AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test
Pass148,213 miles (+317)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 148,213 miles
- Test number
- 159646776292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,896 miles (+4,630)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,896 miles
- Test number
- 963943514024
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Pass143,266 miles (+5,905)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 143,266 miles
- Test number
- 661288201569
- AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass137,361 miles (+5,503)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 137,361 miles
- Test number
- 872924603593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread
Pass131,858 miles (+6,633)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 131,858 miles
- Test number
- 456833724378
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass125,225 miles (+6,793)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 125,225 miles
- Test number
- 526251833351
- NoteCut in inner sidewall of o/s/f tyre
Pass118,432 miles (+7,513)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 118,432 miles
- Test number
- 147919902239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass110,919 miles (+7,223)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 110,919 miles
- Test number
- 657157591103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,696 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,696 miles
- Test number
- 184315820103
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass103,696 miles (+10,431)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 103,696 miles
- Test number
- 953145320112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,265 miles4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,265 miles
- Test number
- 612418579027
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,265 miles (+9,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 93,265 miles
- Test number
- 950597879087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,047 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 84,047 miles
- Test number
- 533062678037
- NoteEng oil on min slight play lower ball joints
Fail84,047 miles (+11,327)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,047 miles
- Test number
- 904122278005
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteEng oil on min slight play lower ball joints
Pass72,720 miles (+267)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 72,720 miles
- Test number
- 710303597050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,453 miles (+8,491)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,453 miles
- Test number
- 170546187465
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass63,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 63,962 miles
- Test number
- 154564196472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,962 miles3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,962 miles
- Test number
- 504264196076
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteCrack in offside of windscreen just ok for mot
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread on 2mm approx
- NoteOffside front indicator bulb slightly white
Questions about V643 GBV
- Does V643 GBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V643 GBV is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V643 GBV?
- The MOT on V643 GBV is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V643 GBV done?
- V643 GBV was recorded at 147,932 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
- Has V643 GBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V643 GBV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V643 GBV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V643 GBV find?
- V643 GBV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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