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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V681 GLAMOT history

V681 GLA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

V681 GLA 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 17 Sept 2023
Mileage
175,710 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V681 GLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V681 GLA was last recorded at 175,710 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 8,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,955 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,755 miles
Average per year
6,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,710 miles
  • 2021 – 166,955 miles
  • 2020 – 165,258 miles
  • 2019 – 163,706 miles
  • 2018 – 162,634 miles
  • 2017 – 162,153 miles
  • 2016 – 161,364 miles
  • 2015 – 156,346 miles
  • 2014 – 151,969 miles
  • 2013 – 148,278 miles
  • 2012 – 144,733 miles
  • 2011 – 139,421 miles
  • 2010 – 136,361 miles
  • 2009 – 131,407 miles
  • 2008 – 113,753 miles
  • 2006 – 74,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,710 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Small cracks in both rear tyres tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,710 miles (+8,755)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    175,710 miles
    Test number
    775931444705
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass166,955 miles (+1,697)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,955 miles
    Test number
    137727550410
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,258 miles
    Test number
    753966724243
    • AdvisorySmall cracks n/s/r tyre

  4. Fail165,258 miles (+1,552)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,258 miles
    Test number
    703579547160
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall cracks n/s/r tyre

  5. Pass163,706 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,706 miles
    Test number
    919289099125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in both rear tyres tread

  6. Fail163,706 miles (+1,072)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,706 miles
    Test number
    892487677752
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower ball joints
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in both rear tyres tread

  7. Pass162,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    162,634 miles
    Test number
    334965342724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the legal requiement.

  8. Fail162,634 miles (+3)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,634 miles
    Test number
    561427517732
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the legal requiement.

  9. Fail162,631 miles (+478)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,631 miles
    Test number
    128461547174
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyrs tread way slightly perished

  10. Pass162,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    162,153 miles
    Test number
    710265300321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,153 miles (+789)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,153 miles
    Test number
    897636301142
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  12. Pass161,364 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,364 miles
    Test number
    895774402307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,362 miles (+5,016)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,362 miles
    Test number
    821131828952
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass156,346 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    156,346 miles
    Test number
    115767075461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre valve stems slightly perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

  15. Fail156,346 miles (+4,377)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,346 miles
    Test number
    807787875021
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre valve stems slightly perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

  16. Pass151,969 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    151,969 miles
    Test number
    828379464098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteREAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

  17. Fail151,960 miles (+3,682)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,960 miles
    Test number
    688055264042
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteREAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

  18. Pass148,278 miles (+3)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    148,278 miles
    Test number
    678053193022
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s front tyre outer side wall cracking
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Fail148,275 miles (+3,542)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,275 miles
    Test number
    177002193457
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s front tyre outer side wall cracking
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass144,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    144,733 miles
    Test number
    957150792021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail144,733 miles (+5,312)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,733 miles
    Test number
    885990292053
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass139,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    139,421 miles
    Test number
    149321991447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail139,419 miles (+3,058)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,419 miles
    Test number
    446861991060
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass136,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    136,361 miles
    Test number
    803189580095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail136,361 miles (+4,954)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,361 miles
    Test number
    911649880026
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass131,407 miles (+17,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    131,407 miles
    Test number
    943804869001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass113,753 miles (+39,019)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    113,753 miles
    Test number
    731871278039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,734 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,734 miles
    Test number
    481303396056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass74,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,734 miles
    Test number
    754083596061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about V681 GLA

Does V681 GLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V681 GLA expired on 17 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V681 GLA?
The MOT on V681 GLA expired on 17 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V681 GLA done?
V681 GLA was recorded at 175,710 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 6,137 miles a year.
Has V681 GLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V681 GLA has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V681 GLA 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 V681 GLA find?
V681 GLA passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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