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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V718 HBBMOT history

V718 HBB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

V718 HBB green 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 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
117,019 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 HBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 HBB was last recorded at 117,019 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,001 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,019 miles
  • 2021 – 117,001 miles
  • 2020 – 116,540 miles
  • 2019 – 116,278 miles
  • 2018 – 115,957 miles
  • 2017 – 115,372 miles
  • 2016 – 114,501 miles
  • 2015 – 112,184 miles
  • 2014 – 108,596 miles
  • 2013 – 104,425 miles
  • 2012 – 100,831 miles
  • 2011 – 98,100 miles
  • 2010 – 94,648 miles
  • 2009 – 92,256 miles
  • 2008 – 88,420 miles
  • 2007 – 87,076 miles
  • 2006 – 79,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,019 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 front tyre getting low on treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Reg. plates deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,019 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,019 miles
    Test number
    389650796670
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail117,001 miles (+461)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,001 miles
    Test number
    857515774643
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill/floor as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass116,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,540 miles
    Test number
    389517207198
    • AdvisoryLocalised corrosion- offside front floor/area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail116,540 miles (+262)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,540 miles
    Test number
    587113439232
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected See inside boot (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLocalised corrosion- offside front floor/area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass116,278 miles (+321)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    116,278 miles
    Test number
    282919141588
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorbers corroded

  6. Pass115,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,957 miles
    Test number
    877593604520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail115,957 miles (+585)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,957 miles
    Test number
    830018774392
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,372 miles (+871)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,372 miles
    Test number
    138795378300
    • AdvisoryLocalized brake pipe/s corrosion, unable to view all
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low on treads
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorating
    • AdvisoryReg. plates deteriorating
    • AdvisorySome areas of power steering hydraulics 'sweating'
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat
    • AdvisoryWipers 'slow-speed' inop.

  9. Pass114,501 miles (+2,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,501 miles
    Test number
    718725946364
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low on treads
    • AdvisoryPower steering reservoir/hose area sweating
    • AdvisoryReg. plates deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow- rear silencer inlet pipe, plus 'brace/support' broken
    • AdvisoryWipers slow-speed inop.

  10. Pass112,184 miles (+3,588)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,184 miles
    Test number
    587022765187
    • NotePower steering hose/reservoir area sweating
    • NoteReg plates de-laminating
    • NoteWipers do not work on slow/constant

  11. Pass108,596 miles (+4,171)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,596 miles
    Test number
    736655854124
    • NoteNearside headlight beam pattern poor
    • NotePower steering hose/area sweating
    • NoteReg plates deteriorating

  12. Pass104,425 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,425 miles
    Test number
    426045453168
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteIntake pipe split

  13. Fail104,425 miles (+3,594)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,425 miles
    Test number
    658001453141
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass100,831 miles11 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    148875032152
    • NoteNearside front indicator colour fading
    • NoteNearside front jacking point rubber block missing
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to limit
    • NoteNearside wiper deteriorating & stiffner adrift
    • NotePower steering reservoir/area 'sweating'
    • NoteRear reg plate de=laminating
    • NoteSRS light on. (May fail future tests)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside track rod end
    • NoteSome corrosion- power steering plpes
    • NoteSome rear brake pipes corroding, unable to fully view all sections eg. side of/over fuel tank

  15. Fail100,831 miles (+2,731)1 repaired11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    349085332100
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front indicator colour fading
    • NoteNearside front jacking point rubber block missing
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to limit
    • NoteNearside wiper deteriorating & stiffner adrift
    • NotePower steering reservoir/area 'sweating'
    • NoteRear reg plate de=laminating
    • NoteSRS light on. (May fail future tests)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside track rod end
    • NoteSome corrosion- power steering plpes
    • NoteSome rear brake pipes corroding, unable to fully view all sections eg. side of/over fuel tank

  16. Pass98,100 miles (+3,452)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    937549321171
    • NoteCentre exhaust heat shield coming loose
    • NoteNearside front indicator and repeater lights colour fading to white
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low on treads
    • NoteRear reg plate de-laminating
    • NoteSlight play in offside front lower ball joint
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteLocalised corrosion to several brake pipes

  17. Pass94,648 miles (+2,392)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    244477020112
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  18. Pass92,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,256 miles
    Test number
    713486429132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,256 miles (+3,836)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,256 miles
    Test number
    424596929169
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass88,420 miles (+1,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,420 miles
    Test number
    720835438123
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass87,076 miles (+7,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    300649267113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass79,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,691 miles
    Test number
    503983646105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,691 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,691 miles
    Test number
    962293846182
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about V718 HBB

Does V718 HBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V718 HBB expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V718 HBB?
The MOT on V718 HBB expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V718 HBB done?
V718 HBB was recorded at 117,019 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
Has V718 HBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 HBB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V718 HBB 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 V718 HBB find?
V718 HBB passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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