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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V654 SOEMOT history

V654 SOE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

V654 SOE 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 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
133,173 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V654 SOE
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
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V654 SOE was last recorded at 133,173 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 2,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,813 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,360 miles
Average per year
3,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 133,173 miles
  • 2020 – 130,813 miles
  • 2019 – 126,012 miles
  • 2018 – 121,139 miles
  • 2016 – 117,014 miles
  • 2015 – 116,761 miles
  • 2014 – 116,152 miles
  • 2013 – 115,333 miles
  • 2012 – 114,831 miles
  • 2011 – 114,264 miles
  • 2010 – 113,752 miles
  • 2009 – 112,665 miles
  • 2008 – 108,870 miles
  • 2007 – 99,909 miles
  • 2006 – 92,881 miles
  • 2005 – 81,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,173 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryWashers weak

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,173 miles (+2,360)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,173 miles
    Test number
    682633387435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  2. Pass130,813 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,813 miles
    Test number
    816910681057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass126,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,012 miles
    Test number
    462878224027
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail126,012 miles (+4,873)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,012 miles
    Test number
    300225698803
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,139 miles
    Test number
    382975087014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,139 miles (+4,125)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,139 miles
    Test number
    489550931189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass117,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    501493980021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail117,014 miles (+253)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    335062349807
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass116,761 miles (+609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,761 miles
    Test number
    976054316249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn close to limit advise replacement (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and noisey advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and noisey advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass116,152 miles (+819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    886344144200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass115,333 miles (+502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    375532353497
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass114,831 miles (+567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,831 miles
    Test number
    527350652210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass114,264 miles (+512)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    114,264 miles
    Test number
    218483761273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass113,752 miles (+1,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    113,752 miles
    Test number
    664295030216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass112,665 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,665 miles
    Test number
    240500569236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,663 miles (+3,793)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,663 miles
    Test number
    762069959252
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  17. Pass108,870 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    108,870 miles
    Test number
    734555258266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,840 miles (+8,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    773404458213
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass99,909 miles (+7,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    99,909 miles
    Test number
    111792447297
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass92,881 miles (+11,877)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    92,881 miles
    Test number
    191826056266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    81,004 miles
    Test number
    531747455205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V654 SOE

Does V654 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V654 SOE expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V654 SOE?
The MOT on V654 SOE expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V654 SOE done?
V654 SOE was recorded at 133,173 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 3,218 miles a year.
Has V654 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V654 SOE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
Has the mileage on V654 SOE 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 SOE find?
V654 SOE passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 3 more.

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