BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
V693 GUJMOT history
V693 GUJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,425 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 135,425 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,292 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V693 GUJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V693 GUJ was last recorded at 135,425 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,323 miles · 28 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 102 miles
- Average per year
- 5,292 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,425 miles
- 2024 – 131,646 miles
- 2023 – 128,563 miles
- 2022 – 126,097 miles
- 2021 – 123,535 miles
- 2020 – 120,592 miles
- 2019 – 117,344 miles
- 2018 – 112,534 miles
- 2017 – 108,167 miles
- 2016 – 103,463 miles
- 2015 – 97,396 miles
- 2014 – 91,995 miles
- 2013 – 86,624 miles
- 2012 – 80,259 miles
- 2011 – 74,051 miles
- 2010 – 66,326 miles
- 2009 – 59,848 miles
- 2008 – 53,289 miles
- 2007 – 44,877 miles
- 2006 – 38,991 miles
- 2005 – 29,586 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,425 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deterioratedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just metRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2012
Full MOT history
31 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,425 miles (+102)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 135,425 miles
- Test number
- 908038693949
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just met
Fail135,323 miles (+3,677)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,323 miles
- Test number
- 568180466464
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just met
Pass131,646 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 131,646 miles
- Test number
- 507667866838
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just met
Fail131,646 miles (+3,083)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,646 miles
- Test number
- 366691794216
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just met
Pass128,563 miles (+32)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 128,563 miles
- Test number
- 445092973885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency is low
Fail128,531 miles (+2,434)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,531 miles
- Test number
- 933962658858
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency is low
Pass126,097 miles (+2,562)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 126,097 miles
- Test number
- 482108545788
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency is low
Pass123,535 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 123,535 miles
- Test number
- 831915826287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail123,535 miles (+2,943)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,535 miles
- Test number
- 804256638956
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass120,592 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 120,592 miles
- Test number
- 608051151391
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail120,592 miles (+3,248)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,592 miles
- Test number
- 545448851569
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass117,344 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 117,344 miles
- Test number
- 872912826614
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on edges
Fail117,344 miles (+4,810)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,344 miles
- Test number
- 617862210892
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on edges
Pass112,534 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 112,534 miles
- Test number
- 900819227947
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,167 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 108,167 miles
- Test number
- 621391616867
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail108,153 miles (+4,690)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,153 miles
- Test number
- 711559959786
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,463 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 103,463 miles
- Test number
- 779836620358
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension coil springs
- AdvisoryDamage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriating
- AdvisoryO/s repeater lamp starting to discolour
- AdvisoryWiper blades smearing screen
Fail103,461 miles (+6,065)3 failures2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,461 miles
- Test number
- 824887435436
- 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 parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced no effort (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension coil springs
- AdvisoryDamage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriating
- AdvisoryO/s repeater lamp starting to discolour
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f anti roll bar link
- AdvisoryWiper blades smearing screen
Pass97,396 miles (+5,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 97,396 miles
- Test number
- 721844567426
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCracked front number plate
Pass91,995 miles (+5,371)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 91,995 miles
- Test number
- 407615834318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,624 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 86,624 miles
- Test number
- 896366233301
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail86,622 miles (+6,363)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,622 miles
- Test number
- 757753333344
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass80,259 miles (+45)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 80,259 miles
- Test number
- 965675642330
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail80,214 miles (+6,163)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,214 miles
- Test number
- 155112542312
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass74,051 miles (+7,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 74,051 miles
- Test number
- 276899631319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,326 miles (+6,478)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 66,326 miles
- Test number
- 901600230342
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass59,848 miles (+6,559)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 59,848 miles
- Test number
- 313562449315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass53,289 miles (+8,412)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 53,289 miles
- Test number
- 443913038478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,877 miles (+5,886)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 44,877 miles
- Test number
- 940670247331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,991 miles (+9,405)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 38,991 miles
- Test number
- 183608136323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,586 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 29,586 miles
- Test number
- 652409435367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V693 GUJ
- Does V693 GUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V693 GUJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V693 GUJ?
- The MOT on V693 GUJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V693 GUJ done?
- V693 GUJ was recorded at 135,425 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,292 miles a year.
- Has V693 GUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V693 GUJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V693 GUJ 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 V693 GUJ find?
- V693 GUJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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