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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V708 ENEMOT history

V708 ENE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

V708 ENE blue 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 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
143,488 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 ENE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 ENE was last recorded at 143,488 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 5,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2020: 137,738 miles, lower than 137,912 miles on 26 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,738 miles · 24 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,750 miles
Average per year
4,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 143,488 miles
  • 2020 – 137,738 miles
  • 2015 – 137,912 miles
  • 2014 – 125,649 miles
  • 2012 – 121,434 miles
  • 2011 – 115,967 miles
  • 2010 – 108,879 miles
  • 2009 – 99,128 miles
  • 2008 – 88,007 miles
  • 2007 – 78,840 miles
  • 2006 – 69,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,488 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,488 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,488 miles
    Test number
    781772178983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,738 miles (-174)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,738 miles
    Test number
    984861161637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,912 miles
    Test number
    167907499903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,912 miles (+12,263)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,912 miles
    Test number
    768804409378
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  5. Pass125,649 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,649 miles
    Test number
    307209634093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  6. Fail125,639 miles (+4,205)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    206968034060
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass121,434 miles (+50)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,434 miles
    Test number
    665197232247
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront bumper rubbing n/s/f tyre when going lock to lock
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged
    • NoteWasher missing of n/s/r shock lower bolt, but secure

  8. Fail121,384 miles (+5,417)2 dangerous9 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,384 miles
    Test number
    829937122241
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront bumper rubbing n/s/f tyre when going lock to lock
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged
    • NoteWasher missing of n/s/r shock lower bolt, but secure

  9. Pass115,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,967 miles
    Test number
    589209121212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail115,967 miles (+7,088)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,967 miles
    Test number
    538727121273
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass108,879 miles (+54)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    108,879 miles
    Test number
    780348120227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside parking brake slightly weak.
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted.

  12. Fail108,825 miles (+9,697)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,825 miles
    Test number
    884894020256
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside parking brake slightly weak.
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted.

  13. Pass99,128 miles (+11,121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    394959119419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass88,007 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    711768018245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,840 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    950085927281
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass78,840 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    980025227241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,861 miles
    Test number
    421634516279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V708 ENE

Does V708 ENE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 ENE expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 ENE?
The MOT on V708 ENE expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 ENE done?
V708 ENE was recorded at 143,488 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 4,819 miles a year.
Has V708 ENE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 ENE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on V708 ENE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V708 ENE find?
V708 ENE passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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