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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

V720 TATMOT history

V720 TAT is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

V720 TAT 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 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
113,304 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V720 TAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V720 TAT was last recorded at 113,304 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 2,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,432 miles · 27 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,872 miles
Average per year
3,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,304 miles
  • 2022 – 110,432 miles
  • 2019 – 106,703 miles
  • 2018 – 105,874 miles
  • 2017 – 105,676 miles
  • 2016 – 103,177 miles
  • 2014 – 95,139 miles
  • 2012 – 76,562 miles
  • 2011 – 63,681 miles
  • 2010 – 57,015 miles
  • 2009 – 53,760 miles
  • 2008 – 51,492 miles
  • 2006 – 48,442 miles
  • 2005 – 42,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,304 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and noisy

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,304 miles (+2,872)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,304 miles
    Test number
    565984710487
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and noisy

  2. Pass110,432 miles (+3,729)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    124184843379
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,703 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    986809279941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail106,703 miles (+829)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    118533113060
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass105,874 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,874 miles
    Test number
    269863221566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,851 miles (+175)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,851 miles
    Test number
    354755613852
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCondensation in head light lenses

  7. Pass105,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    681906699943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Fail105,676 miles (+2,499)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    134123585431
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass103,177 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,177 miles
    Test number
    864919246449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail103,174 miles (+8,035)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,174 miles
    Test number
    537811960611
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake 16 %

  11. Pass95,139 miles (+18,577)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    738329544003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass76,562 miles (+12,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    875918122289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass63,681 miles (+6,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,681 miles
    Test number
    168724311201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,015 miles
    Test number
    533562550112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,015 miles (+3,255)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,015 miles
    Test number
    462694840122
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass53,760 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,760 miles
    Test number
    401638379041
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  17. Pass51,492 miles (+3,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    890422558036
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,442 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,442 miles
    Test number
    432182946304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,414 miles (+5,627)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    260348936344
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass42,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,787 miles
    Test number
    393173075435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V720 TAT

Does V720 TAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V720 TAT expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V720 TAT?
The MOT on V720 TAT expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V720 TAT done?
V720 TAT was recorded at 113,304 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 3,522 miles a year.
Has V720 TAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V720 TAT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V720 TAT 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 TAT find?
V720 TAT passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 7 more.

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