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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V69 ECLMOT history

V69 ECL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

V69 ECL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
105,896 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V69 ECL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V69 ECL was last recorded at 105,896 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,020 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
3,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,896 miles
  • 2025 – 105,020 miles
  • 2024 – 103,416 miles
  • 2023 – 101,869 miles
  • 2022 – 99,985 miles
  • 2021 – 98,336 miles
  • 2020 – 95,964 miles
  • 2019 – 93,346 miles
  • 2018 – 90,327 miles
  • 2017 – 87,509 miles
  • 2016 – 84,169 miles
  • 2015 – 80,745 miles
  • 2014 – 77,706 miles
  • 2013 – 75,044 miles
  • 2012 – 72,725 miles
  • 2011 – 69,109 miles
  • 2010 – 65,008 miles
  • 2009 – 59,355 miles
  • 2008 – 53,637 miles
  • 2007 – 49,522 miles
  • 2006 – 45,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,896 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,896 miles (+876)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    347690405750
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,020 miles (+1,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    950117545111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,416 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,416 miles
    Test number
    942378530814
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass101,869 miles (+1,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,869 miles
    Test number
    245252087366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,985 miles (+1,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,985 miles
    Test number
    349327115571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,336 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    378721925033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,332 miles (+2,368)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,332 miles
    Test number
    364498839619
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass95,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,964 miles
    Test number
    490344402187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,960 miles (+2,614)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    767465157163
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,346 miles
    Test number
    195180170455
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail93,346 miles (+3,019)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,346 miles
    Test number
    660939206995
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,327 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    755553944348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,509 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,509 miles
    Test number
    750579702813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,508 miles (+3,339)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,508 miles
    Test number
    447096567910
    • 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass84,169 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    700659800458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,745 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,745 miles
    Test number
    756237325015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,706 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    776674924048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,044 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    147824223089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,725 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,725 miles
    Test number
    717741152092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,109 miles (+4,101)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,109 miles
    Test number
    755524351072
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise air bag warning light on
    • NoteAdvise light cracking of o/s/f flexi hose
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteOil leak from cam cover area

  21. Pass65,008 miles (+5,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,008 miles
    Test number
    202950180131
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack end

  22. Pass59,355 miles (+5,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    223774879168
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass53,637 miles (+4,115)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,637 miles
    Test number
    394104988121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass49,522 miles (+3,997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    294495687451
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass45,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,525 miles
    Test number
    330052906271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V69 ECL

Does V69 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V69 ECL expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V69 ECL?
The MOT on V69 ECL expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V69 ECL done?
V69 ECL was recorded at 105,896 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,062 miles a year.
Has V69 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V69 ECL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V69 ECL 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 V69 ECL find?
V69 ECL failed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point, and 9 more.

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