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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V654 GNFMOT history

V654 GNF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

V654 GNF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,978 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V654 GNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V654 GNF was last recorded at 148,978 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,973 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,978 miles
  • 2024 – 147,570 miles
  • 2020 – 147,320 miles
  • 2018 – 147,293 miles
  • 2016 – 146,953 miles
  • 2015 – 145,440 miles
  • 2014 – 142,597 miles
  • 2013 – 135,119 miles
  • 2012 – 130,376 miles
  • 2011 – 114,674 miles
  • 2010 – 105,866 miles
  • 2009 – 98,580 miles
  • 2008 – 91,550 miles
  • 2006 – 79,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,978 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front floor starting to rust with hole

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • No tow bar fited

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,978 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,978 miles
    Test number
    176735241325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor starting to rust with hole

  2. Fail148,973 miles (+1,403)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,973 miles
    Test number
    885314493283
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,570 miles (+250)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,570 miles
    Test number
    356855168034
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass147,320 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    147,320 miles
    Test number
    233768400663
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  5. Pass147,293 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,293 miles
    Test number
    291547882714
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,293 miles (+340)4 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,293 miles
    Test number
    401420455908
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,953 miles (+1,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,953 miles
    Test number
    547727281151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass145,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,440 miles
    Test number
    416712252585
    • AdvisoryNo tow bar fited

  9. Fail145,440 miles (+2,843)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,440 miles
    Test number
    881294007612
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working missing (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached missing (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNo tow bar fited

  10. Pass142,597 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    142,597 miles
    Test number
    959535734147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge worn

  11. Fail142,573 miles (+7,454)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,573 miles
    Test number
    525442734110
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge worn

  12. Pass135,119 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    135,119 miles
    Test number
    857800953128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses are perrished

  13. Fail135,119 miles (+528)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,119 miles
    Test number
    456423143150
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses are perrished

  14. Fail134,591 miles (+4,215)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,591 miles
    Test number
    845015903175
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r inner sidelamp inoperative.

  15. Pass130,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,376 miles
    Test number
    207963562084
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail130,376 miles (+15,702)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,376 miles
    Test number
    406843362019
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass114,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,674 miles
    Test number
    387161671015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail114,674 miles (+8,808)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,674 miles
    Test number
    655164461040
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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.C.1b)

  19. Fail105,866 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,866 miles
    Test number
    232485260004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner shoulder

  20. Pass105,866 miles (+7,286)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,866 miles
    Test number
    902595060000
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner shoulder

  21. Pass98,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,580 miles
    Test number
    130718759407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,580 miles (+7,030)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,580 miles
    Test number
    980167849048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass91,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,550 miles
    Test number
    254432028161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail91,550 miles (+12,536)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,550 miles
    Test number
    791512028195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass79,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    79,014 miles
    Test number
    203340746353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,014 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,014 miles
    Test number
    991610546313
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about V654 GNF

Does V654 GNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V654 GNF is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V654 GNF?
The MOT on V654 GNF is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V654 GNF done?
V654 GNF was recorded at 148,978 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
Has V654 GNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V654 GNF has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V654 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 V654 GNF find?
V654 GNF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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