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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V71 GNJMOT history

V71 GNJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 172,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

V71 GNJ silver 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,863 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 GNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 GNJ was last recorded at 172,863 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2011: 79,940 miles, lower than 79,987 miles on 30 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,167 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,696 miles
Average per year
6,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,863 miles
  • 2024 – 168,167 miles
  • 2023 – 163,389 miles
  • 2022 – 155,824 miles
  • 2021 – 149,622 miles
  • 2020 – 143,049 miles
  • 2019 – 138,488 miles
  • 2018 – 132,168 miles
  • 2017 – 124,063 miles
  • 2016 – 114,658 miles
  • 2015 – 102,608 miles
  • 2013 – 85,406 miles
  • 2012 – 83,549 miles
  • 2011 – 79,940 miles
  • 2010 – 77,299 miles
  • 2009 – 73,441 miles
  • 2008 – 68,291 miles
  • 2007 – 63,694 miles
  • 2006 – 58,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,863 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,863 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,863 miles
    Test number
    808257960351
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail172,859 miles (+4,692)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,859 miles
    Test number
    117667992796
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass168,167 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,167 miles
    Test number
    366154707580
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,167 miles (+4,778)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,167 miles
    Test number
    412013845763
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,389 miles (+7,565)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,389 miles
    Test number
    136272343588
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped but still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level light on, level ok

  6. Pass155,824 miles (+6,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,824 miles
    Test number
    842829954683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (sump gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on, bottle full

  7. Pass149,622 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,622 miles
    Test number
    594272841080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail149,622 miles (+6,573)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,622 miles
    Test number
    742859366811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass143,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,049 miles
    Test number
    739707845796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail143,049 miles (+4,561)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,049 miles
    Test number
    469893247480
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass138,488 miles (+6,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,488 miles
    Test number
    335078304045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass132,168 miles (+8,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,168 miles
    Test number
    964207835071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  13. Pass124,063 miles (+9,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,063 miles
    Test number
    935649437134
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNear side front and near side rear tyres side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass114,658 miles (+12,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,658 miles
    Test number
    586822734966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass102,608 miles (+5,142)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    590991740642
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass97,466 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    976847635027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail97,466 miles (+12,060)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    119734435045
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail85,406 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    456308333315
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass85,406 miles (+1,857)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    919038833343
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass83,549 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    328054422330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,040 miles (+3,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    319570222328
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass79,940 miles (-47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    818742041375
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail79,987 miles (+2,688)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    428544931417
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass77,299 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    573161640384
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass73,441 miles (+5,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    611054549386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass68,291 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,291 miles
    Test number
    984219738375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,282 miles (+4,588)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    831528638376
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber boot is coming away
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber boot is comeing away
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt is slow in going back but it does go back.

  28. Pass63,694 miles (+5,548)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    471444247450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f drop link dust cover split

  29. Pass58,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    414378046401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail58,146 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    554488146355
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about V71 GNJ

Does V71 GNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 GNJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V71 GNJ?
The MOT on V71 GNJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 GNJ done?
V71 GNJ was recorded at 172,863 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,041 miles a year.
Has V71 GNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 GNJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V71 GNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V71 GNJ find?
V71 GNJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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