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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V660 FMRMOT history

V660 FMR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

V660 FMR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2026
Mileage
128,005 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V660 FMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V660 FMR was last recorded at 128,005 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 7,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,550 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,455 miles
Average per year
2,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,005 miles
  • 2024 – 120,550 miles
  • 2023 – 117,902 miles
  • 2022 – 115,864 miles
  • 2020 – 113,729 miles
  • 2019 – 111,824 miles
  • 2018 – 107,562 miles
  • 2017 – 105,393 miles
  • 2015 – 103,838 miles
  • 2014 – 100,784 miles
  • 2013 – 99,249 miles
  • 2012 – 97,500 miles
  • 2010 – 95,730 miles
  • 2008 – 91,740 miles
  • 2007 – 88,737 miles
  • 2005 – 77,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,005 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,005 miles
    Test number
    724658450292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail128,002 miles (+7,452)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,002 miles
    Test number
    998827881002
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass120,550 miles (+2,648)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,550 miles
    Test number
    221313668479
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass117,902 miles (+2,038)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,902 miles
    Test number
    206801224364
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass115,864 miles (+2,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    213343834232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass113,729 miles (+1,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    818457608373
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass111,824 miles (+1,852)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    413947528009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel lamp on.

  8. Pass109,972 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,972 miles
    Test number
    895752332385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail109,962 miles (+2,400)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,962 miles
    Test number
    917844716366
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass107,562 miles (+2,169)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,562 miles
    Test number
    758254079724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass105,393 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,393 miles
    Test number
    536303997144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper looks worn but clean ok
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings slight rough when rotated
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryWarning lights on dashboard (oil light -yellow)

  12. Fail105,393 miles (+1,555)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,393 miles
    Test number
    979650447072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper looks worn but clean ok
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings slight rough when rotated
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryWarning lights on dashboard (oil light -yellow)

  13. Pass103,838 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    165068860062
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clump corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers looks worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leaking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrode (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail103,838 miles (+1,450)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    733230119573
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clump corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers looks worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leaking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrode (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass102,388 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    826692005091
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail102,388 miles (+1,604)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    176062905442
    • 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass100,784 miles (+1,535)14 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,784 miles
    Test number
    375273004025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteFront anti roll bar corroded
    • NoteNsf hub corroded
    • NoteNsf shock absorber corroded
    • NoteNsr coil spring corroded
    • NoteNsr trailing arm corroded
    • NoteOsf hub corroded
    • NoteOsf shock absorber corroded
    • NoteOsr coil spring corroded
    • NoteOsr trailing arm corroded
    • NoteRear anti roll bar corroded

  18. Pass99,249 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,249 miles
    Test number
    178193503072
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to mishape
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs very rusty

  19. Fail99,249 miles (+1,749)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,249 miles
    Test number
    779493503063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to mishape
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs very rusty

  20. Pass97,500 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    977713302096
    • NoteBoth front flexi's deterating
    • NotePower steering filler bottle leaking

  21. Fail97,500 miles (+1,770)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    665483802008
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front flexi's deterating
    • NotePower steering filler bottle leaking

  22. Pass95,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,730 miles
    Test number
    113524650380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,730 miles (+1,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,730 miles
    Test number
    310104050356
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass94,002 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,002 miles
    Test number
    661987000047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Fail94,002 miles (+2,262)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,002 miles
    Test number
    163437100070
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass91,740 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    163295148373
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit
    • NoteN/s rear brake discs starting to pit

  27. Fail91,740 miles (+3,003)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    471145648365
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit
    • NoteN/s rear brake discs starting to pit

  28. Pass88,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    801108847340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail88,737 miles (+10,960)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    652965647310
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass77,777 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    77,777 miles
    Test number
    833085585263
    • NoteSlight rust on offside and nearside main metal brake pipe

Questions about V660 FMR

Does V660 FMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V660 FMR expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V660 FMR?
The MOT on V660 FMR expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V660 FMR done?
V660 FMR was recorded at 128,005 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 2,611 miles a year.
Has V660 FMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V660 FMR has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V660 FMR 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 V660 FMR find?
V660 FMR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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