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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V74 GGFMOT history

V74 GGF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

V74 GGF silver 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 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
77,216 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V74 GGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V74 GGF was last recorded at 77,216 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 1,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,088 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,128 miles
Average per year
3,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,216 miles
  • 2023 – 76,088 miles
  • 2022 – 74,719 miles
  • 2021 – 72,183 miles
  • 2020 – 70,241 miles
  • 2019 – 66,135 miles
  • 2018 – 65,528 miles
  • 2017 – 62,691 miles
  • 2015 – 56,573 miles
  • 2014 – 53,893 miles
  • 2013 – 51,166 miles
  • 2012 – 46,869 miles
  • 2011 – 41,781 miles
  • 2010 – 36,820 miles
  • 2009 – 31,488 miles
  • 2008 – 28,696 miles
  • 2007 – 25,460 miles
  • 2006 – 21,801 miles
  • 2005 – 19,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,216 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust,joining sleeve between rear silencer and centre silencer corroded badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen small crack base of zone A

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,216 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    622847117873
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass76,088 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    273410192229
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,just passing.sidewalls also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald and thin on the inner edge,just passing.tyre has been running also on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail76,088 miles (+1,369)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    289802314764
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe off (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,just passing.sidewalls also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald and thin on the inner edge,just passing.tyre has been running also on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass74,719 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    782109135831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass72,183 miles (+1,942)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,183 miles
    Test number
    375915428486
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s pipes where they join they flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass70,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,241 miles
    Test number
    690446753035
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail70,241 miles (+4,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,241 miles
    Test number
    310522712351
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass66,135 miles (+607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,135 miles
    Test number
    847145541933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre small screw in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleelve joint between rear silencer corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass65,528 miles (+111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,528 miles
    Test number
    316166990429
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust,joining sleeve between rear silencer and centre silencer corroded badly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen small crack base of zone A

  10. Fail65,417 miles (+2,726)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,417 miles
    Test number
    450554971420
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault warning lamp (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes perishing,cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust,joining sleeve between rear silencer and centre silencer corroded badly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen small crack base of zone A

  11. Pass62,691 miles (+6,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    921902722530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is worn low on its inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryThe rearward exhaust joint sleeve is corroding
    • AdvisoryThe transmission mounted exhaust hanger is corroded through.

  12. Pass56,573 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    371125950663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,893 miles (+2,727)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,893 miles
    Test number
    226745844295
    • NoteExhaust front mounting bracket [from the g/box ] broken
    • NoteJoint between the rear exhaust silencer and centre pipe corroded and leaking
    • NoteParking brake effort low

  14. Pass51,166 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    236878843254
    • NoteEngine management warning lamp staying on
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket,from g/box corroded through

  15. Fail51,166 miles (+4,297)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    786196643268
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management warning lamp staying on
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket,from g/box corroded through

  16. Pass46,869 miles (+5,088)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,869 miles
    Test number
    396461552265
    • NoteEngine management warning lamp staying on
    • NoteExhaust mounting bracket,from G/box broken
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread worn low
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  17. Pass41,781 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    587552441229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,820 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    650521620298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  19. Pass36,820 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    800111420218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,488 miles (+2,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,488 miles
    Test number
    164879829200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,696 miles (+3,236)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,696 miles
    Test number
    191995738297
    • NoteALL BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

  22. Pass25,460 miles (+3,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,460 miles
    Test number
    391242637267
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

  23. Pass21,801 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,801 miles
    Test number
    572117836213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    19,594 miles
    Test number
    230088635234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V74 GGF

Does V74 GGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V74 GGF expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V74 GGF?
The MOT on V74 GGF expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V74 GGF done?
V74 GGF was recorded at 77,216 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 3,107 miles a year.
Has V74 GGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V74 GGF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V74 GGF 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 V74 GGF find?
V74 GGF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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