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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

V6 BFMMOT history

V6 BFM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 260,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

V6 BFM green 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 19 Nov 2024
Mileage
260,068 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BFM was last recorded at 260,068 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,212 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
856 miles
Average per year
13,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 260,068 miles
  • 2022 – 259,212 miles
  • 2021 – 258,571 miles
  • 2020 – 246,466 miles
  • 2019 – 236,814 miles
  • 2018 – 230,283 miles
  • 2017 – 217,637 miles
  • 2016 – 204,568 miles
  • 2015 – 187,966 miles
  • 2014 – 167,085 miles
  • 2013 – 144,863 miles
  • 2012 – 123,963 miles
  • 2011 – 103,007 miles
  • 2010 – 81,484 miles
  • 2009 – 61,804 miles
  • 2008 – 42,563 miles
  • 2007 – 30,370 miles
  • 2006 – 27,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,068 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust backbox corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear diff carrier slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,068 miles (+856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    260,068 miles
    Test number
    677785115337
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass259,212 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    259,212 miles
    Test number
    993961904983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass258,571 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    258,571 miles
    Test number
    544546171175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail258,569 miles (+12,103)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,569 miles
    Test number
    354114147004
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass246,466 miles (+9,652)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    246,466 miles
    Test number
    723919096835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass236,814 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    236,814 miles
    Test number
    792257092670
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded

  7. Fail236,813 miles (+6,530)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,813 miles
    Test number
    560342505125
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded

  8. Pass230,283 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    230,283 miles
    Test number
    448831351225
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff carrier slightly corroded

  9. Fail230,281 miles (+12,644)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,281 miles
    Test number
    536034565872
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff carrier slightly corroded

  10. Pass217,637 miles (+13,069)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    217,637 miles
    Test number
    142134604483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass204,568 miles (+16,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    204,568 miles
    Test number
    353158605217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass187,966 miles (+20,881)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    187,966 miles
    Test number
    169536205142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteE.m.l light on

  13. Pass167,085 miles (+22,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    167,085 miles
    Test number
    197392714104
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass144,863 miles (+20,900)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    144,863 miles
    Test number
    569723313146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,963 miles (+20,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,963 miles
    Test number
    277155112467
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass103,007 miles (+21,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,007 miles
    Test number
    409908711153
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass81,484 miles (+19,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,484 miles
    Test number
    294589310418
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass61,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    873329719104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,802 miles (+19,239)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,802 miles
    Test number
    780419219135
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCovers fitted

  20. Pass42,563 miles (+12,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,563 miles
    Test number
    243772828412
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass30,370 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    730986907182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,120 miles
    Test number
    173842126123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V6 BFM

Does V6 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 BFM expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 BFM?
The MOT on V6 BFM expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 BFM done?
V6 BFM was recorded at 260,068 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 13,272 miles a year.
Has V6 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BFM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V6 BFM 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 V6 BFM find?
V6 BFM passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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