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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

V73 FPHMOT history

V73 FPH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

V73 FPH blue 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 26 Mar 2024
Mileage
144,305 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 FPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 FPH was last recorded at 144,305 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,265 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
4,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,305 miles
  • 2022 – 141,807 miles
  • 2021 – 139,288 miles
  • 2020 – 137,308 miles
  • 2017 – 135,841 miles
  • 2016 – 133,410 miles
  • 2015 – 130,551 miles
  • 2014 – 127,641 miles
  • 2013 – 122,609 miles
  • 2012 – 118,186 miles
  • 2011 – 114,238 miles
  • 2010 – 104,215 miles
  • 2009 – 96,921 miles
  • 2008 – 90,756 miles
  • 2007 – 84,495 miles
  • 2006 – 69,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,305 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,305 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,305 miles
    Test number
    356223456011
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail144,265 miles (+2,458)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,265 miles
    Test number
    402200455420
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,807 miles (+2,519)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,807 miles
    Test number
    884468324265
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Pass139,288 miles (+1,980)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,288 miles
    Test number
    349675401634
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess both sides perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,308 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,308 miles
    Test number
    815102069279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail137,301 miles (+1,460)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,301 miles
    Test number
    662064460981
    • DangerousOffside Front Offside front callipers binding on
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass135,841 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,841 miles
    Test number
    645470923460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,829 miles (+2,419)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,829 miles
    Test number
    534599329562
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass133,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,410 miles
    Test number
    204141396174
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail133,404 miles (+2,853)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,404 miles
    Test number
    365863492413
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass130,551 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    130,551 miles
    Test number
    169514525219
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail130,549 miles (+2,908)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,549 miles
    Test number
    795919315270
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass127,641 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,641 miles
    Test number
    446686794176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  14. Fail127,630 miles (+5,021)8 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,630 miles
    Test number
    198701184133
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Pass122,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    122,609 miles
    Test number
    727086673105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,607 miles (+4,421)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    325526473124
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass118,186 miles (+3,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,186 miles
    Test number
    757761772182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass114,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,238 miles
    Test number
    969737981126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,238 miles (+10,023)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,238 miles
    Test number
    695974071172
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • 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)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass104,215 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,215 miles
    Test number
    392682850180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,921 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    994994139126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,756 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    481862328169
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s front tyre just on legal limit
    • NoteRear No plate slightly discoloured

  23. Fail90,754 miles (+6,259)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,754 miles
    Test number
    714891028198
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s front tyre just on legal limit
    • NoteRear No plate slightly discoloured

  24. Pass84,495 miles (+15,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,495 miles
    Test number
    432283317153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass69,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,340 miles
    Test number
    641430206183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,340 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,340 miles
    Test number
    811516596028
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V73 FPH

Does V73 FPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 FPH expired on 26 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 FPH?
The MOT on V73 FPH expired on 26 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 FPH done?
V73 FPH was recorded at 144,305 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
Has V73 FPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 FPH has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V73 FPH 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 V73 FPH find?
V73 FPH passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: general underbody corrosion; nearside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in under seal; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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