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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V683 FGHMOT history

V683 FGH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

V683 FGH blue 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 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
118,157 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V683 FGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V683 FGH was last recorded at 118,157 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 7,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2010: 65,539 miles, lower than 80,784 miles on 25 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,130 miles · 8 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,027 miles
Average per year
4,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,157 miles
  • 2021 – 111,130 miles
  • 2020 – 107,330 miles
  • 2019 – 103,021 miles
  • 2018 – 97,057 miles
  • 2017 – 93,483 miles
  • 2016 – 88,460 miles
  • 2015 – 85,838 miles
  • 2014 – 83,467 miles
  • 2013 – 80,127 miles
  • 2012 – 75,487 miles
  • 2011 – 70,816 miles
  • 2010 – 65,539 miles
  • 2009 – 80,784 miles
  • 2008 – 58,441 miles
  • 2007 – 56,728 miles
  • 2006 – 52,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,157 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,157 miles (+7,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,157 miles
    Test number
    537662157132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass111,130 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,130 miles
    Test number
    736780378881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,330 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,330 miles
    Test number
    436973392981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,021 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,021 miles
    Test number
    673566329209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,057 miles
    Test number
    323008754000
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  6. Fail97,057 miles (+3,574)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,057 miles
    Test number
    368114045905
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  7. Pass93,483 miles (+5,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,483 miles
    Test number
    433258430820
    • AdvisoryENG OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 205/60/15H
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS WEAR/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST SHELL RUSTED

  8. Pass88,460 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,460 miles
    Test number
    397546816308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,459 miles (+2,621)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,459 miles
    Test number
    629895470299
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass85,838 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    466837213150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,837 miles (+2,370)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    507027216507
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass83,467 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,467 miles
    Test number
    105769214290
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail83,467 miles (+3,340)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,467 miles
    Test number
    667196214231
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass80,127 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,127 miles
    Test number
    696542443230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,126 miles (+4,639)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    906661443207
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass75,487 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,487 miles
    Test number
    697807432299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  17. Fail75,486 miles (+4,670)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    816167832224
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  18. Pass70,816 miles (+5,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,816 miles
    Test number
    597244331204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass65,539 miles (-15,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,539 miles
    Test number
    872505430268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass80,784 miles (+22,343)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    614877939295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,441 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    241735448257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,728 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,728 miles
    Test number
    101713047206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass56,728 miles (+4,118)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,728 miles
    Test number
    512763447243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass52,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    392004546434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V683 FGH

Does V683 FGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V683 FGH expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V683 FGH?
The MOT on V683 FGH expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V683 FGH done?
V683 FGH was recorded at 118,157 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 4,063 miles a year.
Has V683 FGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V683 FGH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on V683 FGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V683 FGH find?
V683 FGH passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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