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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V735 DSEMOT history

V735 DSE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2021.

V735 DSE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
173,812 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V735 DSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V735 DSE was last recorded at 173,812 miles on 20 Nov 2021, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,559 miles · 18 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
7,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 173,812 miles
  • 2020 – 173,559 miles
  • 2019 – 172,970 miles
  • 2018 – 171,312 miles
  • 2017 – 167,339 miles
  • 2016 – 163,891 miles
  • 2015 – 156,205 miles
  • 2014 – 145,722 miles
  • 2013 – 140,147 miles
  • 2012 – 129,896 miles
  • 2011 – 120,365 miles
  • 2010 – 109,215 miles
  • 2009 – 102,910 miles
  • 2008 – 90,837 miles
  • 2007 – 71,410 miles
  • 2006 – 59,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,812 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicle
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,812 miles (+253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,812 miles
    Test number
    663476174211
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass173,559 miles (+589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,559 miles
    Test number
    661530296323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass172,970 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,970 miles
    Test number
    473386714867
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass171,312 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    171,312 miles
    Test number
    508274997883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,339 miles (+3,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,339 miles
    Test number
    935996994250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass163,891 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,891 miles
    Test number
    509390086433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,205 miles (+10,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    156,205 miles
    Test number
    316862835103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass145,722 miles (+5,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    145,722 miles
    Test number
    216796834486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail140,147 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,147 miles
    Test number
    247030133441
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass140,147 miles (+10,251)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    140,147 miles
    Test number
    789080833172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass129,896 miles (+9,531)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    129,896 miles
    Test number
    675045012152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner wall started to cracked

  12. Pass120,365 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    120,365 miles
    Test number
    486871531111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,202 miles (+10,987)1 dangerous10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,202 miles
    Test number
    489136921113
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNSR Tyre has a small lump on outer sidewall

  14. Pass109,215 miles (+6,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,215 miles
    Test number
    281107510470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail102,910 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,910 miles
    Test number
    474240829136
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2mm
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear indicator slightly white
    • NotePower steering pump noisey

  16. Pass102,910 miles (+12,073)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,910 miles
    Test number
    881340729163
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2mm
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear indicator slightly white
    • NotePower steering pump noisey

  17. Pass90,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    423564018186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,837 miles (+19,427)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    764984418195
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass71,410 miles (+11,936)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,410 miles
    Test number
    570777317169
    • NoteBaffles loose in middle section of exhaust
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses starting to crack
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs starting to corrode on inside face
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear indicators starting to discolour
    • NoteHazard switch cracked
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

  20. Pass59,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    212867616470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V735 DSE

Does V735 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V735 DSE expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V735 DSE?
The MOT on V735 DSE expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V735 DSE done?
V735 DSE was recorded at 173,812 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2021, an average of 7,345 miles a year.
Has V735 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V735 DSE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2013.
Has the mileage on V735 DSE 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 V735 DSE find?
V735 DSE passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: general corrosion to under side of vehicle; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray.

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