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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

V650 FSNMOT history

V650 FSN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

V650 FSN red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,420 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V650 FSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V650 FSN was last recorded at 168,420 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,757 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,663 miles
Average per year
5,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,420 miles
  • 2024 – 165,757 miles
  • 2023 – 162,457 miles
  • 2022 – 158,018 miles
  • 2021 – 152,947 miles
  • 2020 – 148,452 miles
  • 2017 – 145,581 miles
  • 2016 – 141,774 miles
  • 2015 – 137,784 miles
  • 2014 – 131,722 miles
  • 2013 – 125,339 miles
  • 2012 – 119,523 miles
  • 2011 – 107,792 miles
  • 2010 – 93,953 miles
  • 2009 – 81,659 miles
  • 2008 – 76,290 miles
  • 2007 – 61,054 miles
  • 2006 – 58,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,420 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Diff seals leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,420 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,420 miles
    Test number
    602358163916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,757 miles (+3,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,757 miles
    Test number
    783851670157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,457 miles
    Test number
    170940841857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,457 miles (+4,439)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,457 miles
    Test number
    267533485748
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,018 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,018 miles
    Test number
    981557404124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,947 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,947 miles
    Test number
    293143973418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail152,867 miles (+4,415)2 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,867 miles
    Test number
    352924292901
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass148,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,452 miles
    Test number
    437886505240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,452 miles (+2,871)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,452 miles
    Test number
    507774800255
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass145,581 miles (+3,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    145,581 miles
    Test number
    455714549431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and bushes perished
    • AdvisorySills corroded but not excessively

  11. Pass141,774 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,774 miles
    Test number
    448567259534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,784 miles
    Test number
    351580396855
    • AdvisoryRear Diff seals leaking

  13. Fail137,784 miles (+6,062)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,784 miles
    Test number
    509028878832
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Diff seals leaking

  14. Pass131,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    485780034391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail131,722 miles (+6,383)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    939678624334
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres badly perished and cracked

  16. Pass125,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    125,339 miles
    Test number
    159019013371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,339 miles (+5,816)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,339 miles
    Test number
    765186613379
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Pass119,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    119,523 miles
    Test number
    408973432345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,523 miles (+11,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,523 miles
    Test number
    297783732376
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass107,792 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,792 miles
    Test number
    548935331359
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail107,679 miles (+13,726)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,679 miles
    Test number
    458102031453
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass93,953 miles (+12,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    93,953 miles
    Test number
    643130820319
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass81,659 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,659 miles
    Test number
    883356839326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,290 miles (+1,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,290 miles
    Test number
    273398618337
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail75,031 miles (+13,977)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    870493248106
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  26. Pass61,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    352232507131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,054 miles (+2,867)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    460940307180
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  28. Pass58,187 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,187 miles
    Test number
    203178976472
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail58,186 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    990707176107
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V650 FSN

Does V650 FSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V650 FSN is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V650 FSN?
The MOT on V650 FSN is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V650 FSN done?
V650 FSN was recorded at 168,420 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,683 miles a year.
Has V650 FSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V650 FSN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V650 FSN 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 V650 FSN find?
V650 FSN passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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