BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V657 GMOMOT history
V657 GMO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 158,678 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,034 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V657 GMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V657 GMO was last recorded at 158,678 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 7,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 150,916 miles · 26 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,762 miles
- Average per year
- 6,034 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 158,678 miles
- 2021 – 150,916 miles
- 2020 – 148,228 miles
- 2019 – 144,593 miles
- 2017 – 144,371 miles
- 2016 – 137,927 miles
- 2015 – 131,549 miles
- 2014 – 127,073 miles
- 2013 – 120,180 miles
- 2011 – 103,957 miles
- 2010 – 91,036 miles
- 2009 – 83,681 miles
- 2008 – 73,423 miles
- 2007 – 67,260 miles
- 2006 – 58,214 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,678 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
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 Rear Coil spring worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Coil spring worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,678 miles (+7,762)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 158,678 miles
- Test number
- 621744221274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass150,916 miles (+2,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 150,916 miles
- Test number
- 967413153454
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass148,228 miles (+137)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 148,228 miles
- Test number
- 734332516468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail148,091 miles (+3,498)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,091 miles
- Test number
- 383084393946
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bolt missing out ov rear diff
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,593 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 144,593 miles
- Test number
- 331171904852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,371 miles (+6,444)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 144,371 miles
- Test number
- 587233938802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,927 miles (+6,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 137,927 miles
- Test number
- 586927584930
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass131,549 miles (+4,476)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 131,549 miles
- Test number
- 267227125020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass127,073 miles (+245)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 127,073 miles
- Test number
- 195088524022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,828 miles (+6,648)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,828 miles
- Test number
- 105361324016
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass120,180 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 120,180 miles
- Test number
- 959991533047
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail120,180 miles (+16,223)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,180 miles
- Test number
- 898178823073
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,957 miles (+12,921)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 103,957 miles
- Test number
- 139450321226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,036 miles (+7,355)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 91,036 miles
- Test number
- 202417290102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass83,681 miles (+10,258)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 83,681 miles
- Test number
- 190454189195
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass73,423 miles (+6,163)11 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 73,423 miles
- Test number
- 292329578058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteHandbrake meets requirements but needs attention to offside rear
- NoteOil leak rear axle
Pass67,260 miles (+9,046)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 67,260 miles
- Test number
- 623008077078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,214 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 58,214 miles
- Test number
- 943470486063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,211 miles1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,211 miles
- Test number
- 342659276099
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlastic sills and under covers fitted
Questions about V657 GMO
- Does V657 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V657 GMO expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V657 GMO?
- The MOT on V657 GMO expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V657 GMO done?
- V657 GMO was recorded at 158,678 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 6,034 miles a year.
- Has V657 GMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V657 GMO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on V657 GMO 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 V657 GMO find?
- V657 GMO passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 12 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 9 more.
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