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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V647 GNFMOT history

V647 GNF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

V647 GNF blue 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 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
132,540 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V647 GNF
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
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V647 GNF was last recorded at 132,540 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 3,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,351 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,189 miles
Average per year
2,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,540 miles
  • 2024 – 129,351 miles
  • 2023 – 126,979 miles
  • 2022 – 125,052 miles
  • 2019 – 123,625 miles
  • 2018 – 121,416 miles
  • 2017 – 120,207 miles
  • 2016 – 118,295 miles
  • 2015 – 118,289 miles
  • 2014 – 114,425 miles
  • 2013 – 110,730 miles
  • 2012 – 107,126 miles
  • 2011 – 103,390 miles
  • 2010 – 99,271 miles
  • 2009 – 93,252 miles
  • 2008 – 88,044 miles
  • 2007 – 84,035 miles
  • 2006 – 79,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,540 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAge related surface rust

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,540 miles (+3,189)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,540 miles
    Test number
    156825778269
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust

  2. Pass129,351 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,351 miles
    Test number
    183134924315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,979 miles
    Test number
    171086634383
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust to underside of vehcile

  4. Fail126,979 miles (+1,927)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,979 miles
    Test number
    785250718373
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust to underside of vehcile

  5. Pass125,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,052 miles
    Test number
    246288901624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    697645461912
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass123,625 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,625 miles
    Test number
    589910712947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,416 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,416 miles
    Test number
    982756111583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,207 miles (+1,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,207 miles
    Test number
    652334486542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner cill by jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass118,295 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,295 miles
    Test number
    767535801907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail118,289 miles (+3,864)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,289 miles
    Test number
    861425636306
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over sills .suspected corrosion.nearside and offside jacking points slightly corroded

  12. Pass114,425 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,425 miles
    Test number
    959560664253
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail114,420 miles (+3,690)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    408729654247
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass110,730 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,730 miles
    Test number
    198955073232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail110,710 miles (+3,584)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    238602663231
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass107,126 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    258971292458
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Fail107,126 miles (+3,736)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    965995782158
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass103,390 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,390 miles
    Test number
    248968081150
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Fail103,388 miles (+4,117)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,388 miles
    Test number
    588805181149
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Pass99,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,271 miles
    Test number
    433385970130
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail99,271 miles (+6,019)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,271 miles
    Test number
    903455270180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass93,252 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    232311479105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,044 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    820185178172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,035 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    190783887188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,024 miles (+4,807)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,024 miles
    Test number
    590176377144
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  26. Pass79,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,217 miles
    Test number
    462220786188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V647 GNF

Does V647 GNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V647 GNF expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V647 GNF?
The MOT on V647 GNF expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V647 GNF done?
V647 GNF was recorded at 132,540 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 2,854 miles a year.
Has V647 GNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V647 GNF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V647 GNF 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 V647 GNF find?
V647 GNF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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