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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V712 FLNMOT history

V712 FLN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

V712 FLN 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 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
116,186 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V712 FLN
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
15 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V712 FLN was last recorded at 116,186 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 1,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,116 miles · 26 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,070 miles
Average per year
4,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,186 miles
  • 2022 – 115,116 miles
  • 2021 – 115,052 miles
  • 2019 – 112,524 miles
  • 2018 – 106,969 miles
  • 2017 – 105,286 miles
  • 2016 – 103,424 miles
  • 2015 – 101,163 miles
  • 2014 – 98,714 miles
  • 2013 – 93,250 miles
  • 2012 – 78,050 miles
  • 2011 – 70,697 miles
  • 2010 – 58,316 miles
  • 2009 – 48,126 miles
  • 2008 – 43,451 miles
  • 2007 – 39,285 miles
  • 2006 – 34,567 miles
  • 2005 – 30,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,186 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other slight pitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,186 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    320755600866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,116 miles (+64)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,116 miles
    Test number
    887189736351
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,052 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,052 miles
    Test number
    360983686791
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other slight pitting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,050 miles (+2,526)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,050 miles
    Test number
    499538469115
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other slight pitting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,524 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,524 miles
    Test number
    644263590928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,969 miles (+1,683)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,969 miles
    Test number
    677280603599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass105,286 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,286 miles
    Test number
    555804181315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,424 miles
    Test number
    872352082793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,424 miles (+2,261)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,424 miles
    Test number
    914210952823
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass101,163 miles (+2,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,163 miles
    Test number
    516297095075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass98,714 miles (+5,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,714 miles
    Test number
    816032604138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass93,250 miles (+15,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    418693423448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass78,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,050 miles
    Test number
    667993572257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail78,050 miles (+7,353)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,050 miles
    Test number
    857280072216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass70,697 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    357836181459
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wear both front and Rear Brake discs

  16. Fail70,697 miles (+12,381)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    459286481274
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wear both front and Rear Brake discs

  17. Pass58,316 miles (+10,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    830946980249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,126 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,126 miles
    Test number
    552683509393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,052 miles (+4,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,052 miles
    Test number
    231020909303
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass43,451 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    893004488259
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  21. Fail43,451 miles (+4,166)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    852634988249
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  22. Pass39,285 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,285 miles
    Test number
    781597797284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,567 miles (+4,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,567 miles
    Test number
    423713696227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,115 miles
    Test number
    302618885289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,115 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,115 miles
    Test number
    384548585257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V712 FLN

Does V712 FLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V712 FLN expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V712 FLN?
The MOT on V712 FLN expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V712 FLN done?
V712 FLN was recorded at 116,186 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 4,511 miles a year.
Has V712 FLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V712 FLN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on V712 FLN 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 V712 FLN find?
V712 FLN passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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