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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

V666 WHUMOT history

V666 WHU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

V666 WHU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
148,829 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V666 WHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V666 WHU was last recorded at 148,829 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,392 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
437 miles
Average per year
6,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,829 miles
  • 2023 – 148,392 miles
  • 2022 – 148,036 miles
  • 2021 – 144,914 miles
  • 2020 – 139,837 miles
  • 2019 – 132,543 miles
  • 2018 – 126,964 miles
  • 2017 – 120,699 miles
  • 2016 – 111,540 miles
  • 2014 – 101,674 miles
  • 2013 – 86,420 miles
  • 2012 – 78,755 miles
  • 2011 – 68,278 miles
  • 2010 – 59,394 miles
  • 2009 – 49,146 miles
  • 2008 – 40,475 miles
  • 2007 – 32,924 miles
  • 2006 – 29,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,829 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,829 miles
    Test number
    210625078702
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail148,829 miles (+437)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,829 miles
    Test number
    269482247400
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass148,392 miles (+356)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    148,392 miles
    Test number
    981782081620
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside rear wheel arches slightly rusty/corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch rusty/corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,036 miles (+3,122)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,036 miles
    Test number
    704346425131
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under wing gaurd poor
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass144,914 miles (+5,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,914 miles
    Test number
    102962439701
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch slightly rusty/corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,837 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    955603853352
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail139,835 miles (+7,292)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,835 miles
    Test number
    597780292575
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass132,543 miles (+5,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,543 miles
    Test number
    105666054713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen on n/S

  9. Pass126,964 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,964 miles
    Test number
    909466424103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail126,925 miles (+6,226)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,925 miles
    Test number
    210592197983
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass120,699 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,699 miles
    Test number
    983414080087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,698 miles (+9,158)1 dangerous3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,698 miles
    Test number
    806820361778
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessivly worn on inner surface to cord (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low Beam image incorrect and insecure (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testCentral Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging item on mirror (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass111,540 miles (+9,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,540 miles
    Test number
    688213372879
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass101,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,674 miles
    Test number
    585723844334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail101,674 miles (+15,254)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,674 miles
    Test number
    915243244301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass86,420 miles (+7,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    709932713382
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass78,755 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,755 miles
    Test number
    408570222318
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear sections of main front to o/s rear metal brake pipe

  18. Fail78,755 miles (+10,477)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,755 miles
    Test number
    818987912397
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear sections of main front to o/s rear metal brake pipe

  19. Pass68,278 miles (+8,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,278 miles
    Test number
    897998101381
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass59,394 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    630772210398
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded

  21. Fail59,394 miles (+10,248)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    151192810370
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s parking brake binding on
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded

  22. Pass49,146 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,146 miles
    Test number
    252703519301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,475 miles (+7,551)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    281068508309
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteO/s rear tyre 3mm

  24. Pass32,924 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,924 miles
    Test number
    194084827393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,003 miles
    Test number
    673972896263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V666 WHU

Does V666 WHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V666 WHU expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V666 WHU?
The MOT on V666 WHU expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V666 WHU done?
V666 WHU was recorded at 148,829 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 6,777 miles a year.
Has V666 WHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V666 WHU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V666 WHU 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 V666 WHU find?
V666 WHU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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