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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V661 SOEMOT history

V661 SOE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 45,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

V661 SOE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2024
Mileage
45,784 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V661 SOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V661 SOE was last recorded at 45,784 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,784 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 45,784 miles
  • 2020 – 45,096 miles
  • 2019 – 41,213 miles
  • 2018 – 40,738 miles
  • 2017 – 40,585 miles
  • 2016 – 40,579 miles
  • 2015 – 40,545 miles
  • 2014 – 40,541 miles
  • 2013 – 40,225 miles
  • 2012 – 40,031 miles
  • 2011 – 39,876 miles
  • 2010 – 39,331 miles
  • 2009 – 38,542 miles
  • 2008 – 37,689 miles
  • 2007 – 32,645 miles
  • 2006 – 28,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,784 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated after inline filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear diff sounds rumblyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,784 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    958783541295
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated after inline filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff sounds rumbly

  2. Fail45,784 miles (+688)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    869386115003
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative switch doesn't stay on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated after inline filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff sounds rumbly

  3. Pass45,096 miles (+3,883)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,096 miles
    Test number
    338624302366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass41,213 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,213 miles
    Test number
    820036914001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,738 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    370816418932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,585 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,585 miles
    Test number
    899955948293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,579 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    433512048978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,545 miles (+4)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    277031525192
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass40,541 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,541 miles
    Test number
    226861914140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail40,541 miles (+316)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,541 miles
    Test number
    679519404179
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass40,225 miles (+194)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,225 miles
    Test number
    746676793005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass40,031 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,031 miles
    Test number
    729637692032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,876 miles (+545)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,876 miles
    Test number
    719786901130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteSlight play in offside front stering rack joint

  14. Pass39,331 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,331 miles
    Test number
    261274610489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,325 miles (+783)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    931664600148
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass38,542 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    360248409110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,532 miles (+843)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,532 miles
    Test number
    251030109429
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass37,689 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    150876218123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail37,688 miles (+37)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    744945818196
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail37,651 miles (+5,006)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,651 miles
    Test number
    603374898099
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass32,645 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    291557807497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,280 miles
    Test number
    892190116102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V661 SOE

Does V661 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V661 SOE expired on 28 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V661 SOE?
The MOT on V661 SOE expired on 28 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V661 SOE done?
V661 SOE was recorded at 45,784 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 1,018 miles a year.
Has V661 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V661 SOE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V661 SOE 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 V661 SOE find?
V661 SOE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with 9 advisories: fuel hose deteriorated after inline filter; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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