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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V714 GAUMOT history

V714 GAU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

V714 GAU black 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
154,234 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V714 GAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V714 GAU was last recorded at 154,234 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 2,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,100 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,134 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,234 miles
  • 2025 – 152,100 miles
  • 2024 – 148,811 miles
  • 2023 – 145,232 miles
  • 2022 – 140,665 miles
  • 2021 – 136,522 miles
  • 2020 – 130,914 miles
  • 2019 – 124,446 miles
  • 2018 – 116,603 miles
  • 2017 – 108,540 miles
  • 2016 – 94,777 miles
  • 2015 – 75,446 miles
  • 2014 – 60,364 miles
  • 2013 – 56,963 miles
  • 2012 – 54,825 miles
  • 2011 – 51,329 miles
  • 2010 – 48,694 miles
  • 2009 – 44,756 miles
  • 2008 – 40,392 miles
  • 2007 – 37,144 miles
  • 2006 – 34,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,234 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 Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,234 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    154,234 miles
    Test number
    699914925572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,100 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,100 miles
    Test number
    244815067689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,811 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,811 miles
    Test number
    819361512497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,232 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,232 miles
    Test number
    106140305947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,665 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,665 miles
    Test number
    240174817558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,522 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,522 miles
    Test number
    893289250860
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,513 miles (+5,599)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,513 miles
    Test number
    602066601937
    • MajorRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,914 miles (+6,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    130,914 miles
    Test number
    542143589252
    • AdvisoryMain beam headlamps are yellow colour
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads worn very very close to limit

  9. Pass124,446 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    124,446 miles
    Test number
    639924071368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,603 miles (+8,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,603 miles
    Test number
    764663568070
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays, engine cover & sill covers fitted.

  11. Pass108,540 miles (+13,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,540 miles
    Test number
    537728754022
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass94,777 miles (+19,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    418398022036
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting to appear underneath.

  13. Pass75,446 miles (+15,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,446 miles
    Test number
    798365885045
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass60,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    278053014406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail60,364 miles (+3,401)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    787193114111
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass56,963 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,963 miles
    Test number
    157670703127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,825 miles (+3,496)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,825 miles
    Test number
    556887802153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAirbag lamp on

  18. Pass51,329 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,329 miles
    Test number
    138799501144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,325 miles (+2,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    286464301190
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass48,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    542112790010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,694 miles (+3,938)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    191161890059
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,756 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,756 miles
    Test number
    213259189053
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail44,752 miles (+4,360)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,752 miles
    Test number
    593645689096
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass40,392 miles (+3,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    542778358001
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass37,144 miles (+3,132)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,144 miles
    Test number
    181658377022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass34,012 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    254049466019
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V714 GAU

Does V714 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V714 GAU is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V714 GAU?
The MOT on V714 GAU is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V714 GAU done?
V714 GAU was recorded at 154,234 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has V714 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V714 GAU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V714 GAU 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 GAU find?
V714 GAU passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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