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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2007 · 2,993 cc

V70 CMTMOT history

V70 CMT is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

V70 CMT white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
141,789 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 CMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V70 CMT was last recorded at 141,789 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 1,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,222 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,567 miles
Average per year
7,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,789 miles
  • 2022 – 140,222 miles
  • 2021 – 138,117 miles
  • 2019 – 135,902 miles
  • 2018 – 128,267 miles
  • 2017 – 119,312 miles
  • 2016 – 108,432 miles
  • 2015 – 96,284 miles
  • 2014 – 82,734 miles
  • 2013 – 69,723 miles
  • 2012 – 62,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,789 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINK FOWLING LOWER ARM WHEN VEHICLE RAISED
  • DangerousOffside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINK FOWLING LOWER ARM WHEN VEHICLE RAISED
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AFTER FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BEFORE REAR FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexy pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,789 miles (+1,567)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,789 miles
    Test number
    720217807501
    • DangerousNearside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINK FOWLING LOWER ARM WHEN VEHICLE RAISED
    • DangerousOffside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINK FOWLING LOWER ARM WHEN VEHICLE RAISED
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AFTER FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BEFORE REAR FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass140,222 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    927289474330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 front to rear at rear flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail140,191 miles (+2,074)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,191 miles
    Test number
    234218739427
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 front to rear at rear flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass138,117 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,117 miles
    Test number
    522238999861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail138,095 miles (+2,193)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,095 miles
    Test number
    769991163656
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass135,902 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,902 miles
    Test number
    744453465080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,892 miles (+7,625)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,892 miles
    Test number
    301117214981
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,267 miles (+8,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,267 miles
    Test number
    778164635942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,312 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,312 miles
    Test number
    402651726540
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to offside rear corroded

  10. Fail119,299 miles (+10,867)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,299 miles
    Test number
    437533096367
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to offside rear corroded
    • AdvisoryShocker covers detatched

  11. Pass108,432 miles (+12,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,432 miles
    Test number
    752855685146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil maybe slight leak? (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shocker cover tube detached

  12. Pass96,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    461580150086
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f mirror glass slight deterioration
    • AdvisorySlight scrub mark on screen

  13. Fail96,284 miles (+13,550)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    620198431439
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f mirror glass slight deterioration
    • AdvisorySlight scrub mark on screen

  14. Pass82,734 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    156164614323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs pitting inner face

  15. Fail82,734 miles (+13,011)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    936194314363
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs pitting inner face

  16. Pass69,723 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,723 miles
    Test number
    865422213351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,895 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    665836952352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,894 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,894 miles
    Test number
    585773152373
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about V70 CMT

Does V70 CMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V70 CMT expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V70 CMT?
The MOT on V70 CMT expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V70 CMT done?
V70 CMT was recorded at 141,789 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 7,376 miles a year.
Has V70 CMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 CMT has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V70 CMT 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 V70 CMT find?
V70 CMT failed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 2 dangerous defects and 4 major defects: nearside front anti roll bar link fowling lower arm when vehicle raised; offside front anti roll bar link fowling lower arm when vehicle raised; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 3 more.

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