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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V656 ETFMOT history

V656 ETF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

V656 ETF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
150,189 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 ETF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 ETF was last recorded at 150,189 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,186 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,189 miles
  • 2022 – 149,169 miles
  • 2021 – 147,633 miles
  • 2020 – 146,263 miles
  • 2019 – 141,949 miles
  • 2018 – 137,974 miles
  • 2017 – 134,529 miles
  • 2016 – 130,772 miles
  • 2015 – 126,529 miles
  • 2014 – 120,044 miles
  • 2013 – 113,806 miles
  • 2012 – 108,352 miles
  • 2011 – 102,639 miles
  • 2010 – 95,106 miles
  • 2009 – 84,266 miles
  • 2008 – 74,879 miles
  • 2007 – 67,017 miles
  • 2006 – 55,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,189 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,189 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,189 miles
    Test number
    923787333737
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail150,186 miles (+1,017)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,186 miles
    Test number
    133236870517
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass149,169 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,169 miles
    Test number
    315130967997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass147,633 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    838521786626
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail147,633 miles (+1,370)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    769432716052
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass146,263 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,263 miles
    Test number
    315607804798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,949 miles (+3,975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,949 miles
    Test number
    691718663858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass137,974 miles (+3,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,974 miles
    Test number
    435863651289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass134,529 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,529 miles
    Test number
    848594990598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,772 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    826700300727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,529 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    125470025477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass126,529 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    295490225022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,044 miles (+6,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    120,044 miles
    Test number
    159984914468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass113,806 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    337280513080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,352 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,352 miles
    Test number
    846848012005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,311 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    395306012005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePropshaft forward rubber coupling split req attention

  17. Fail108,311 miles (+5,672)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    567416012073
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePropshaft forward rubber coupling split req attention

  18. Pass102,639 miles (+7,533)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,639 miles
    Test number
    489898001032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc slightly worn.

  19. Pass95,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    254344810038
    • 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)

  20. Fail95,106 miles (+10,840)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    183844910028
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  21. Pass84,266 miles (+9,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,266 miles
    Test number
    183345419426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass74,879 miles (+7,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,879 miles
    Test number
    551815128051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass67,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,017 miles
    Test number
    541258617010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,017 miles (+11,463)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,017 miles
    Test number
    183917017492
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass55,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    150937816080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 ETF

Does V656 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V656 ETF expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V656 ETF?
The MOT on V656 ETF expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V656 ETF done?
V656 ETF was recorded at 150,189 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
Has V656 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 ETF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V656 ETF 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 V656 ETF find?
V656 ETF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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