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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V689 LYSMOT history

V689 LYS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

V689 LYS 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 24 Nov 2022
Mileage
130,660 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V689 LYS
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V689 LYS was last recorded at 130,660 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2016: 94,448 miles, lower than 877,774 miles on 2 Apr 2015.

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
130,650 miles · 19 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 130,660 miles
  • 2020 – 124,753 miles
  • 2019 – 112,997 miles
  • 2018 – 105,961 miles
  • 2017 – 99,691 miles
  • 2016 – 94,539 miles
  • 2015 – 877,774 miles
  • 2014 – 84,044 miles
  • 2013 – 80,643 miles
  • 2012 – 79,803 miles
  • 2011 – 76,516 miles
  • 2010 – 72,227 miles
  • 2009 – 67,608 miles
  • 2008 – 61,839 miles
  • 2007 – 56,665 miles
  • 2006 – 50,349 miles
  • 2005 – 42,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,660 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear wheel arches and nsf wing heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,660 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,660 miles
    Test number
    953591018371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,650 miles (+5,897)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,650 miles
    Test number
    955283481991
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,753 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,753 miles
    Test number
    310044262545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail124,746 miles (+11,749)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,746 miles
    Test number
    182822781720
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,997 miles (+11)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    730099650458
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches and nsf wing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bus (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail112,986 miles (+7,025)9 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    439551040595
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches and nsf wing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bus (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tailamps tinted

  7. Pass105,961 miles (+6,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    127744789807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side wall has slight impact damage

  8. Pass99,691 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,691 miles
    Test number
    147357957464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

  9. Fail99,685 miles (+5,146)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,685 miles
    Test number
    384570187201
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass94,539 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,539 miles
    Test number
    388130961759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large back bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail94,448 miles (-783,326)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,448 miles
    Test number
    244020735883
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large back bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass877,774 miles (+793,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    877,774 miles
    Test number
    836942195036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass84,044 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,044 miles
    Test number
    609387394047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,643 miles (+840)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,643 miles
    Test number
    185181003195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slight corrosion

  15. Pass79,803 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,803 miles
    Test number
    319420932218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Fail79,803 miles (+3,287)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,803 miles
    Test number
    395390332401
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass76,516 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    647193221245
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass72,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,227 miles
    Test number
    142257630273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,227 miles (+4,619)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,227 miles
    Test number
    601507430235
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  20. Fail67,608 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,608 miles
    Test number
    494815829279
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass67,608 miles (+5,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,608 miles
    Test number
    782475429206
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass61,839 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    262646428255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,665 miles (+6,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,665 miles
    Test number
    110528007255
    • NoteAdvise/rear.tyres/at/limit

  24. Pass50,349 miles (+7,700)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    950923136248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    454254765251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V689 LYS

Does V689 LYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V689 LYS expired on 24 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V689 LYS?
The MOT on V689 LYS expired on 24 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V689 LYS done?
V689 LYS was recorded at 130,660 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has V689 LYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V689 LYS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V689 LYS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V689 LYS find?
V689 LYS passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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