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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V714 FLNMOT history

V714 FLN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V714 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
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,716 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V714 FLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V714 FLN was last recorded at 67,716 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,269 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
2,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,716 miles
  • 2025 – 67,269 miles
  • 2023 – 67,244 miles
  • 2022 – 67,055 miles
  • 2021 – 66,856 miles
  • 2020 – 66,738 miles
  • 2019 – 66,508 miles
  • 2018 – 66,324 miles
  • 2017 – 65,554 miles
  • 2016 – 64,143 miles
  • 2015 – 62,392 miles
  • 2014 – 60,909 miles
  • 2013 – 57,874 miles
  • 2012 – 55,262 miles
  • 2011 – 50,827 miles
  • 2010 – 47,274 miles
  • 2009 – 41,955 miles
  • 2008 – 37,727 miles
  • 2007 – 34,535 miles
  • 2006 – 29,541 miles
  • 2005 – 25,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,716 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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,716 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    508478216722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,269 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,269 miles
    Test number
    151202748824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,244 miles (+189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,244 miles
    Test number
    786757780638
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,055 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,055 miles
    Test number
    886890232312
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,856 miles (+118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,856 miles
    Test number
    397206177842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass66,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    390123425573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail66,738 miles (+230)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    800375212103
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass66,508 miles (+184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    783271808152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    342994440799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,324 miles (+770)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    271273573243
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  11. Pass65,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,554 miles
    Test number
    909770851545
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

  12. Fail65,554 miles (+1,411)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,554 miles
    Test number
    464746766224
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

  13. Pass64,143 miles (+1,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    385251729147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass62,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    845252538136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail62,392 miles (+1,483)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    685839948280
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass60,909 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,909 miles
    Test number
    767843294220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,874 miles (+2,612)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,874 miles
    Test number
    619935493290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass55,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,262 miles
    Test number
    178099692223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,262 miles (+4,435)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,262 miles
    Test number
    466118092229
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass50,827 miles (+3,553)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    657054581223
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion on near and offside rear brake pipes at flexi hoses
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread 3mm well worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

  21. Pass47,274 miles (+5,319)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,274 miles
    Test number
    381848090407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing heavy wear on outer edges.

  22. Pass41,955 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,955 miles
    Test number
    402975499278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,727 miles
    Test number
    613575978247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,727 miles (+3,192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,727 miles
    Test number
    872674378255
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass34,535 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    191278297242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,541 miles (+4,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,541 miles
    Test number
    331349286230
    • NoteAll four tyres are cracked in between tread.

  27. Pass25,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    552505585297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V714 FLN

Does V714 FLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V714 FLN is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V714 FLN?
The MOT on V714 FLN is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V714 FLN done?
V714 FLN was recorded at 67,716 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,025 miles a year.
Has V714 FLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V714 FLN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V714 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 V714 FLN find?
V714 FLN passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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