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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V72 FWPMOT history

V72 FWP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

V72 FWP blue 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,497 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 FWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 FWP was last recorded at 108,497 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2013: 90,571 miles, lower than 90,731 miles on 10 May 2012.

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
107,149 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,348 miles
Average per year
2,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,497 miles
  • 2025 – 107,149 miles
  • 2024 – 105,088 miles
  • 2022 – 102,878 miles
  • 2021 – 98,144 miles
  • 2020 – 91,900 miles
  • 2013 – 90,755 miles
  • 2012 – 90,731 miles
  • 2011 – 90,319 miles
  • 2010 – 84,863 miles
  • 2009 – 77,687 miles
  • 2008 – 65,895 miles
  • 2006 – 59,549 miles
  • 2005 – 54,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,497 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,497 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,497 miles
    Test number
    500269204244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,149 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,149 miles
    Test number
    396163271073
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail107,140 miles (+2,052)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,140 miles
    Test number
    475035775926
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass105,088 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    654527166677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,079 miles (+2,201)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,079 miles
    Test number
    202063156465
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,878 miles (+4,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,878 miles
    Test number
    917962355001
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,144 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,144 miles
    Test number
    941671110693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,054 miles (+6,154)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,054 miles
    Test number
    434568833596
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,900 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,900 miles
    Test number
    788098887638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,755 miles (+184)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    839095153276
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

  11. Fail90,571 miles (-160)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,571 miles
    Test number
    627834653208
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

  12. Pass90,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,731 miles
    Test number
    236821132424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,731 miles (+412)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,731 miles
    Test number
    415090732100
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass90,319 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,319 miles
    Test number
    745316091004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePAS rack damp

  15. Fail90,312 miles (+5,449)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,312 miles
    Test number
    888626491040
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePAS rack damp

  16. Pass84,863 miles (+7,176)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,863 miles
    Test number
    882862190044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    282519369034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,687 miles (+11,792)5 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    434888069048
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass65,895 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    260177468001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,893 miles (+6,344)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,893 miles
    Test number
    163783668015
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,549 miles (+5,138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,549 miles
    Test number
    531172926327
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe starting to rust
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f ball joint

  22. Pass54,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    524544845342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,411 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    134093445393
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about V72 FWP

Does V72 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V72 FWP is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V72 FWP?
The MOT on V72 FWP is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V72 FWP done?
V72 FWP was recorded at 108,497 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 2,636 miles a year.
Has V72 FWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 FWP has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V72 FWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V72 FWP find?
V72 FWP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front side repeater slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive.

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