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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V672 MGNMOT history

V672 MGN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 167,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

V672 MGN 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 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
167,508 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V672 MGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V672 MGN was last recorded at 167,508 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 5,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,075 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,433 miles
Average per year
9,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,508 miles
  • 2021 – 162,075 miles
  • 2020 – 161,237 miles
  • 2019 – 117,230 miles
  • 2018 – 110,945 miles
  • 2017 – 103,480 miles
  • 2016 – 97,254 miles
  • 2015 – 91,572 miles
  • 2014 – 85,897 miles
  • 2013 – 79,152 miles
  • 2012 – 66,631 miles
  • 2011 – 55,974 miles
  • 2010 – 44,801 miles
  • 2009 – 37,049 miles
  • 2008 – 31,415 miles
  • 2007 – 22,697 miles
  • 2006 – 14,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,508 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,508 miles (+5,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,508 miles
    Test number
    196088473341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,075 miles (+838)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,075 miles
    Test number
    842888144623
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both rear jacking points

  3. Pass161,237 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,237 miles
    Test number
    647709050118
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,236 miles (+44,006)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,236 miles
    Test number
    332674625462
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,230 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,230 miles
    Test number
    879824660323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,069 miles (+6,124)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,069 miles
    Test number
    365634145638
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,945 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,945 miles
    Test number
    676954193484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail110,945 miles (+1,795)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,945 miles
    Test number
    899346087475
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass109,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    427072478607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail109,148 miles (+5,668)2 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,148 miles
    Test number
    109235849597
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass103,480 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,480 miles
    Test number
    250915663007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components.

  12. Fail103,478 miles (+6,224)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,478 miles
    Test number
    203017585908
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components.

  13. Pass97,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    124008832284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail97,254 miles (+5,682)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    669624814419
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass91,572 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,572 miles
    Test number
    216690455071
    • NoteFront no. plate poor condition
    • NoteRear no. plate poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in offside front inner steering rack joint
    • NoteSome corrosion of rear brake pipes

  16. Fail91,572 miles (+5,675)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,572 miles
    Test number
    707700455032
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront no. plate poor condition
    • NoteRear no. plate poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in offside front inner steering rack joint
    • NoteSome corrosion of rear brake pipes

  17. Pass85,897 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    465825954097
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  18. Fail85,897 miles (+6,745)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    415815054083
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  19. Pass79,152 miles (+12,521)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    347354743091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteFront number plate marked/delaminating
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn very low on outer tread area
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn very low on inner tread area
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteRecommend tracking check/adjustment

  20. Pass66,631 miles (+111)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    277748242070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  21. Fail66,520 miles (+10,546)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    918530942063
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  22. Pass55,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,974 miles
    Test number
    388089841076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail55,970 miles (+11,169)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,970 miles
    Test number
    495189641076
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass44,801 miles (+7,752)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,801 miles
    Test number
    560711240060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  25. Pass37,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,049 miles
    Test number
    112177049477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,049 miles (+5,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,049 miles
    Test number
    152117049015
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass31,415 miles (+8,718)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,415 miles
    Test number
    112758888099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,697 miles (+7,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,697 miles
    Test number
    290135687076
    • NoteBoth outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

  29. Pass14,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,698 miles
    Test number
    531402486029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V672 MGN

Does V672 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V672 MGN expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V672 MGN?
The MOT on V672 MGN expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V672 MGN done?
V672 MGN was recorded at 167,508 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022, an average of 9,262 miles a year.
Has V672 MGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V672 MGN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V672 MGN 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 V672 MGN find?
V672 MGN passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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