BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V674 HMJMOT history
V674 HMJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,446 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 162,446 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V674 HMJ
- 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
- 15 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V674 HMJ was last recorded at 162,446 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 12,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,321 miles · 30 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,125 miles
- Average per year
- 5,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,446 miles
- 2025 – 150,321 miles
- 2024 – 137,763 miles
- 2023 – 125,021 miles
- 2022 – 111,071 miles
- 2021 – 99,157 miles
- 2020 – 90,611 miles
- 2019 – 79,482 miles
- 2018 – 72,674 miles
- 2017 – 67,013 miles
- 2016 – 64,138 miles
- 2015 – 63,062 miles
- 2014 – 62,284 miles
- 2013 – 61,527 miles
- 2012 – 60,221 miles
- 2011 – 58,818 miles
- 2010 – 55,540 miles
- 2009 – 52,184 miles
- 2008 – 48,911 miles
- 2007 – 45,432 miles
- 2005 – 38,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,446 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Floor pan (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,446 miles (+12,125)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 162,446 miles
- Test number
- 778561126827
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Floor pan (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,321 miles (+12,558)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 150,321 miles
- Test number
- 828571376575
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,763 miles (+12,742)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 137,763 miles
- Test number
- 138865314953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,021 miles (+13,950)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 125,021 miles
- Test number
- 633000103749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass111,071 miles (+11,914)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 111,071 miles
- Test number
- 949991547472
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,157 miles (+8,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 99,157 miles
- Test number
- 606454521577
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 90,611 miles
- Test number
- 712709667029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,611 miles (+11,129)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,611 miles
- Test number
- 396390339102
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass79,482 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 79,482 miles
- Test number
- 514521042060
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail79,482 miles (+6,808)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,482 miles
- Test number
- 771119942962
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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 advise replaced (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass72,674 miles (+5,661)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 72,674 miles
- Test number
- 798965300542
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 67,013 miles
- Test number
- 792543562829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,013 miles (+2,875)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,013 miles
- Test number
- 420695138462
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,138 miles (+1,076)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,138 miles
- Test number
- 152485199163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,062 miles (+778)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 63,062 miles
- Test number
- 151491098998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,284 miles (+757)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 62,284 miles
- Test number
- 358410744217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,527 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 61,527 miles
- Test number
- 885974533259
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 908646603213
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass60,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 60,221 miles
- Test number
- 346875612231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,221 miles (+1,403)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,221 miles
- Test number
- 177574612251
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,818 miles (+3,278)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 58,818 miles
- Test number
- 685428431289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,540 miles (+3,356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 55,540 miles
- Test number
- 182907200256
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,184 miles (+3,273)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 52,184 miles
- Test number
- 971188519276
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail48,911 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,911 miles
- Test number
- 583476028263
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass48,911 miles (+3,479)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 48,911 miles
- Test number
- 850366928294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 45,432 miles
- Test number
- 580836837277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,432 miles (+7,366)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,432 miles
- Test number
- 710366637238
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Pass38,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 38,066 miles
- Test number
- 973455235236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V674 HMJ
- Does V674 HMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V674 HMJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V674 HMJ?
- The MOT on V674 HMJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V674 HMJ done?
- V674 HMJ was recorded at 162,446 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,932 miles a year.
- Has V674 HMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V674 HMJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on V674 HMJ 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 V674 HMJ find?
- V674 HMJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded floor pan; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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