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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V720 FUFMOT history

V720 FUF is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 10 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

V720 FUF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
86,414 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V720 FUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V720 FUF was last recorded at 86,414 miles on 7 May 2025, 1,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,782 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,632 miles
Average per year
2,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,414 miles
  • 2024 – 84,782 miles
  • 2023 – 79,837 miles
  • 2022 – 71,582 miles
  • 2019 – 69,600 miles
  • 2018 – 67,426 miles
  • 2017 – 63,924 miles
  • 2016 – 59,886 miles
  • 2014 – 57,955 miles
  • 2013 – 57,953 miles
  • 2012 – 54,826 miles
  • 2011 – 49,203 miles
  • 2010 – 43,545 miles
  • 2009 – 42,164 miles
  • 2008 – 40,429 miles
  • 2007 – 38,693 miles
  • 2006 – 36,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,414 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail86,414 miles (+1,632)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    743463059496
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass84,782 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    452288148536
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass79,837 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,837 miles
    Test number
    817569979377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,582 miles
    Test number
    709054876965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,582 miles (+1,982)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,582 miles
    Test number
    331657917976
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass69,600 miles (+2,174)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    844680723819
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryO/s front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle noise at rear wheels

  7. Pass67,426 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,426 miles
    Test number
    628643407662
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings/axle noise

  8. Fail67,295 miles (+3,371)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    803114642647
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

  9. Pass63,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,924 miles
    Test number
    314529014193
    • AdvisoryN/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

  10. Fail63,924 miles (+4,038)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,924 miles
    Test number
    693371840696
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

  11. Pass59,886 miles (+1,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,886 miles
    Test number
    258421673468
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking in tread

  12. Pass57,955 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    509340704398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,953 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    777434813181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,826 miles
    Test number
    858403282026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,826 miles (+5,623)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,826 miles
    Test number
    656352182062
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass49,203 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,203 miles
    Test number
    187944571004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,142 miles (+5,597)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    825989261077
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass43,545 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    190059860044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,164 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,164 miles
    Test number
    984046309122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,429 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,429 miles
    Test number
    511079218198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,693 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,693 miles
    Test number
    104220627103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,377 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,377 miles
    Test number
    360699727012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    532264956048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V720 FUF

Does V720 FUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V720 FUF expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V720 FUF?
The MOT on V720 FUF expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V720 FUF done?
V720 FUF was recorded at 86,414 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 2,613 miles a year.
Has V720 FUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V720 FUF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V720 FUF 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 V720 FUF find?
V720 FUF failed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front registration plate inscription illegible, and 6 more.

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