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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc

V657 KPYMOT history

V657 KPY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

V657 KPY 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 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
63,820 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V657 KPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V657 KPY was last recorded at 63,820 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 3,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,832 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,988 miles
Average per year
2,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,820 miles
  • 2022 – 59,832 miles
  • 2021 – 55,979 miles
  • 2019 – 53,590 miles
  • 2018 – 52,014 miles
  • 2017 – 50,594 miles
  • 2016 – 48,876 miles
  • 2015 – 46,576 miles
  • 2014 – 44,287 miles
  • 2013 – 41,782 miles
  • 2012 – 40,045 miles
  • 2011 – 37,993 miles
  • 2010 – 35,973 miles
  • 2009 – 33,605 miles
  • 2008 – 31,844 miles
  • 2007 – 29,702 miles
  • 2006 – 26,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside handbrake effort low - borderline pass

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside wiper blade split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight bind nearside rear and offside front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,820 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    766868881738
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail63,820 miles (+3,988)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    704519196635
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass59,832 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,832 miles
    Test number
    584690641182
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low - borderline pass
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
    • AdvisorySlight bind nearside rear and offside front brakes

  4. Fail59,831 miles (+3,852)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    183689389696
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AROUND FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low - borderline pass
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
    • AdvisorySlight bind nearside rear and offside front brakes

  5. Pass55,979 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,979 miles
    Test number
    928242075681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,590 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,590 miles
    Test number
    283221780009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,014 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,014 miles
    Test number
    297196698779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,594 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,594 miles
    Test number
    153100811352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    901179691144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail48,876 miles (+2,300)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    285712060287
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail46,576 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    395373075156
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass46,576 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    498133975108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,287 miles (+2,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    169128194184
    • 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)

  14. Pass41,782 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,782 miles
    Test number
    267926793126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,045 miles (+2,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,045 miles
    Test number
    279038792423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass37,993 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    115269391115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,973 miles (+2,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    293815090458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail33,605 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    101438209200
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass33,605 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    522198609226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,844 miles
    Test number
    602365508205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,844 miles (+2,142)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,844 miles
    Test number
    612343408258
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,702 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    303588397129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,374 miles
    Test number
    353487086121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V657 KPY

Does V657 KPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V657 KPY expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V657 KPY?
The MOT on V657 KPY expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V657 KPY done?
V657 KPY was recorded at 63,820 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 2,258 miles a year.
Has V657 KPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V657 KPY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V657 KPY 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 KPY find?
V657 KPY passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points; rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s, and 1 more.

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