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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V6 USFMOT history

V6 USF is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

V6 USF red 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 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
96,377 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 USF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 USF was last recorded at 96,377 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,353 miles · 25 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,377 miles
  • 2023 – 96,353 miles
  • 2022 – 96,330 miles
  • 2021 – 96,257 miles
  • 2020 – 96,251 miles
  • 2019 – 96,030 miles
  • 2018 – 93,727 miles
  • 2017 – 93,579 miles
  • 2016 – 92,319 miles
  • 2014 – 88,415 miles
  • 2013 – 85,811 miles
  • 2012 – 82,592 miles
  • 2011 – 77,438 miles
  • 2010 – 75,786 miles
  • 2009 – 71,033 miles
  • 2008 – 60,866 miles
  • 2007 – 57,004 miles
  • 2006 – 53,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,377 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.

  • Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Plastic oversills fitted not allowing full underbody inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,377 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,377 miles
    Test number
    652601261559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,353 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    429164972303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,330 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    550582539985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,257 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    295735119170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,251 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,251 miles
    Test number
    153101441516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,030 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,030 miles
    Test number
    683926643089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,727 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    541792116501
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPlastic oversills fitted not allowing full underbody inspection
  8. Fail93,726 miles (+147)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    160501672796
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPlastic oversills fitted not allowing full underbody inspection
  9. Pass93,579 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,579 miles
    Test number
    297695377555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,319 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    902937567299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear disc's corroding
  11. Fail92,302 miles (+3,887)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,302 miles
    Test number
    218676715270
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front disc's corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  12. Pass88,415 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,415 miles
    Test number
    277084534215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,811 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,811 miles
    Test number
    335359183156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,809 miles (+3,217)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    965123983170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCar too low floor damaged
  15. Pass82,592 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    675948972243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,438 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    496192431241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,786 miles (+4,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    283229960137
    • NoteCorrect number plates fitted at time of test.
  18. Pass71,033 miles (+10,167)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,033 miles
    Test number
    352870479100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,866 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,866 miles
    Test number
    554476278125
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass57,004 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    980115757100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    272546526104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 USF

Does V6 USF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 USF expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 USF?
The MOT on V6 USF expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 USF done?
V6 USF was recorded at 96,377 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
Has V6 USF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 USF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on V6 USF 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 USF find?
V6 USF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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