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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V68 FMRMOT history

V68 FMR is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

V68 FMR red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,977 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 FMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 FMR was last recorded at 129,977 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,829 miles · 30 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
1,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,977 miles
  • 2019 – 129,829 miles
  • 2018 – 127,415 miles
  • 2017 – 127,037 miles
  • 2016 – 126,093 miles
  • 2015 – 125,567 miles
  • 2014 – 124,658 miles
  • 2013 – 124,071 miles
  • 2012 – 123,590 miles
  • 2011 – 122,975 miles
  • 2010 – 118,389 miles
  • 2008 – 107,630 miles
  • 2007 – 100,743 miles
  • 2006 – 96,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,977 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,977 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,977 miles
    Test number
    861332476200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass129,829 miles (+2,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,829 miles
    Test number
    300601039255
    • AdvisorySlight judder on front brakes

  3. Pass127,415 miles (+378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,415 miles
    Test number
    673583191421
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

  4. Pass127,037 miles (+944)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,037 miles
    Test number
    994239437965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBump stops deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPerformance air filter fit
    • AdvisorySrs lamp dull

  5. Pass126,093 miles (+526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,093 miles
    Test number
    283987494558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  6. Pass125,567 miles (+909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    509042815167
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass124,658 miles (+587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,658 miles
    Test number
    627564004103
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass124,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,071 miles
    Test number
    507689103191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,070 miles (+480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,070 miles
    Test number
    318949703192
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  10. Pass123,590 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,590 miles
    Test number
    467435812161
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail123,571 miles (+596)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,571 miles
    Test number
    608008502157
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust very poor fit
    • NoteN.s. handbrake effort getting low

  12. Pass122,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    386307411179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail122,975 miles (+4,586)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    787451011150
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass118,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    432322730064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,389 miles (+10,759)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    920267420086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass107,630 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    107,630 miles
    Test number
    872602408148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,743 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,743 miles
    Test number
    680011407186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  18. Fail100,743 miles (+4,336)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,743 miles
    Test number
    704081107196
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  19. Pass96,407 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    96,407 miles
    Test number
    644241306170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

  20. Fail96,407 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,407 miles
    Test number
    220910906160
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about V68 FMR

Does V68 FMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V68 FMR is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V68 FMR?
The MOT on V68 FMR is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V68 FMR done?
V68 FMR was recorded at 129,977 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,636 miles a year.
Has V68 FMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 FMR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on V68 FMR 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 V68 FMR find?
V68 FMR passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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