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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V66 SEFMOT history

V66 SEF is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2022.

V66 SEF red 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 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
67,993 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 SEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V66 SEF was last recorded at 67,993 miles on 9 Apr 2022, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,690 miles · 1 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
1,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 67,993 miles
  • 2020 – 67,690 miles
  • 2019 – 67,085 miles
  • 2018 – 65,073 miles
  • 2017 – 54,188 miles
  • 2016 – 52,655 miles
  • 2015 – 51,579 miles
  • 2014 – 50,978 miles
  • 2013 – 49,611 miles
  • 2012 – 48,464 miles
  • 2011 – 47,309 miles
  • 2010 – 45,919 miles
  • 2009 – 44,492 miles
  • 2008 – 43,305 miles
  • 2007 – 42,534 miles
  • 2006 – 42,112 miles
  • 2005 – 41,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,993 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Front brake discs worn and lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,993 miles (+303)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    376748256530
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,690 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,690 miles
    Test number
    466863225147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    327599757466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,085 miles (+2,012)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    619753511635
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass65,073 miles (+10,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    544427796752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass54,188 miles (+1,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,188 miles
    Test number
    462887732863
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear low/worn
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear
    • AdvisorySome play in both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

  7. Pass52,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,655 miles
    Test number
    550167226484
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low/worn
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear ends

  8. Fail52,665 miles (+1,086)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,665 miles
    Test number
    635761118459
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low/worn
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear ends

  9. Pass51,579 miles (+601)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,579 miles
    Test number
    847564955115
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped and pads appear low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre soft
    • NoteRear tyres worn

  10. Pass50,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    497335174119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,978 miles (+1,367)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    366724974170
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass49,611 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,611 miles
    Test number
    587852373143
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteSome play in offside tie rod arm inner joint

  13. Fail49,609 miles (+1,145)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,609 miles
    Test number
    506871473179
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteSome play in offside tie rod arm inner joint

  14. Pass48,464 miles (+1,155)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    735000272107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass47,309 miles (+1,390)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,309 miles
    Test number
    405594161160
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower wishbone rear mount

  16. Pass45,919 miles (+1,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,919 miles
    Test number
    714655660105
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the tread area

  17. Pass44,492 miles (+1,187)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    624636369159
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge(advise tracking check)
    • NoteNearside mirror cover broken
    • NoteOffside front jacking block missing
    • NoteOffside front wing scraped
    • NoteSlight lipping on front brake discs

  18. Pass43,305 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,305 miles
    Test number
    914145668141
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 50% worn
    • NoteOffside front jacking block missing
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged
    • NoteP.a.s. reservoir damp
    • NoteSlight corrosion on p.a.s. pipe
    • NoteSome play/movement felt in offside ball joint

  19. Fail43,305 miles (+771)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,305 miles
    Test number
    900615968196
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 50% worn
    • NoteOffside front jacking block missing
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged
    • NoteP.a.s. reservoir damp
    • NoteSlight corrosion on p.a.s. pipe
    • NoteSome play/movement felt in offside ball joint

  20. Pass42,534 miles (+422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    333079057173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass42,112 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,112 miles
    Test number
    733827476131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    41,541 miles
    Test number
    232517465425
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V66 SEF

Does V66 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V66 SEF expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V66 SEF?
The MOT on V66 SEF expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V66 SEF done?
V66 SEF was recorded at 67,993 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2022, an average of 1,573 miles a year.
Has V66 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 SEF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2019.
Has the mileage on V66 SEF 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 V66 SEF find?
V66 SEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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