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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V685 DYXMOT history

V685 DYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2022.

V685 DYX 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 2 Apr 2023
Mileage
124,957 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 DYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 DYX was last recorded at 124,957 miles on 2 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,957 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,957 miles
  • 2021 – 115,146 miles
  • 2020 – 109,488 miles
  • 2019 – 97,634 miles
  • 2018 – 85,925 miles
  • 2017 – 74,943 miles
  • 2016 – 64,602 miles
  • 2015 – 57,144 miles
  • 2014 – 49,200 miles
  • 2013 – 42,014 miles
  • 2012 – 36,505 miles
  • 2011 – 32,801 miles
  • 2010 – 29,544 miles
  • 2009 – 26,505 miles
  • 2008 – 25,632 miles
  • 2007 – 23,501 miles
  • 2006 – 18,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,957 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    996475528508
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail124,957 miles (+9,811)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    192656329737
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass115,146 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    742336124767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,488 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    109,488 miles
    Test number
    182440011700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll the spring are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Fail109,488 miles (+11,854)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,488 miles
    Test number
    452916025617
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll the spring are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass97,634 miles (+11,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    538499507662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,925 miles (+10,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    136521542887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass74,943 miles (+10,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,943 miles
    Test number
    952095537706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass64,602 miles (+7,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    918916073282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass57,144 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,144 miles
    Test number
    488091895035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,200 miles (+7,186)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,200 miles
    Test number
    335550694024
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass42,014 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    499392093020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail42,014 miles (+5,509)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    406072593060
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass36,505 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    588411282038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,801 miles (+3,257)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,801 miles
    Test number
    979048981056
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded.
    • NoteFront pads worn low.

  16. Pass29,544 miles (+3,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,544 miles
    Test number
    193544280488
    • NoteFront and rear discs starting to corrode.

  17. Pass26,505 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,505 miles
    Test number
    534289589045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,632 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,632 miles
    Test number
    121045198498
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass25,632 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,632 miles
    Test number
    154975998074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,501 miles1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    432099187074
    • DangerousCar in need of wheel tracking. †engin warning light on dash . †seek advice asap on brake warning light on dash with in 2 days. †brakes to be checked all round.
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass23,501 miles (+4,877)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    471899987006
    • DangerousCar in need of wheel tracking. †engin warning light on dash . †seek advice asap on brake warning light on dash with in 2 days. †brakes to be checked all round.

  22. Pass18,624 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,624 miles
    Test number
    123258686416
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has side wall damage seek dealer advice asap.

Questions about V685 DYX

Does V685 DYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 DYX expired on 2 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 DYX?
The MOT on V685 DYX expired on 2 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 DYX done?
V685 DYX was recorded at 124,957 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2022, an average of 6,641 miles a year.
Has V685 DYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 DYX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V685 DYX 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 V685 DYX find?
V685 DYX passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; undertrays fitted.

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