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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V656 FNUMOT history

V656 FNU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

V656 FNU silver 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 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
135,617 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 FNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 FNU was last recorded at 135,617 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 2,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2009: 93,322 miles, lower than 115,046 miles on 17 Dec 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,764 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,853 miles
Average per year
1,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,617 miles
  • 2023 – 132,764 miles
  • 2019 – 128,455 miles
  • 2018 – 124,271 miles
  • 2017 – 123,200 miles
  • 2015 – 116,102 miles
  • 2014 – 110,435 miles
  • 2013 – 105,834 miles
  • 2012 – 105,225 miles
  • 2011 – 103,648 miles
  • 2010 – 100,789 miles
  • 2009 – 93,367 miles
  • 2008 – 115,046 miles
  • 2007 – 111,690 miles
  • 2006 – 107,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,617 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,617 miles (+2,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,617 miles
    Test number
    220929392604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass132,764 miles (+4,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,764 miles
    Test number
    884408623131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after middle box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass128,455 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,455 miles
    Test number
    992965156712
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail128,455 miles (+4,184)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,455 miles
    Test number
    926664059405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass124,271 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,271 miles
    Test number
    455733171125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,200 miles
    Test number
    109210834501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  7. Fail123,200 miles (+7,098)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,200 miles
    Test number
    195478529013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  8. Pass116,102 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,102 miles
    Test number
    912617902928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,949 miles (+5,514)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,949 miles
    Test number
    996971414673
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass110,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    110,435 miles
    Test number
    488514254322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,435 miles (+4,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,435 miles
    Test number
    509384954364
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass105,834 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,834 miles
    Test number
    297605353318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,829 miles (+604)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    948780553339
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass105,225 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,225 miles
    Test number
    197559342377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,648 miles (+2,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,648 miles
    Test number
    476317941358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass100,789 miles (+7,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,789 miles
    Test number
    503894240302
    • NoteSlight play offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

  17. Pass93,367 miles (+45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,367 miles
    Test number
    604514449340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail93,322 miles (-21,724)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    530463049350
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass115,046 miles (+3,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    830262958393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass111,690 miles (+4,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    704595627393
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass107,602 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    107,602 miles
    Test number
    251114636373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail107,593 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,593 miles
    Test number
    131211136379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V656 FNU

Does V656 FNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V656 FNU expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V656 FNU?
The MOT on V656 FNU expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V656 FNU done?
V656 FNU was recorded at 135,617 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 1,531 miles a year.
Has V656 FNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 FNU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on V656 FNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V656 FNU find?
V656 FNU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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