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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V75 ECLMOT history

V75 ECL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

V75 ECL red 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 31 May 2027
Mileage
99,615 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V75 ECL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V75 ECL was last recorded at 99,615 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,615 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,615 miles
  • 2024 – 99,302 miles
  • 2023 – 92,491 miles
  • 2022 – 89,331 miles
  • 2021 – 86,337 miles
  • 2020 – 84,018 miles
  • 2019 – 81,411 miles
  • 2018 – 79,941 miles
  • 2017 – 76,465 miles
  • 2016 – 73,837 miles
  • 2015 – 70,624 miles
  • 2014 – 66,279 miles
  • 2013 – 62,857 miles
  • 2012 – 52,989 miles
  • 2011 – 43,347 miles
  • 2010 – 35,111 miles
  • 2009 – 32,022 miles
  • 2008 – 31,184 miles
  • 2007 – 29,219 miles
  • 2006 – 19,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,615 miles
  • AdvisoryDifferent size wheels fitted front to rear, 17" front, 16" rear.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all 4 brake discs.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,615 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    582624095669
    • AdvisoryDifferent size wheels fitted front to rear, 17" front, 16" rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all 4 brake discs.
  2. Fail99,615 miles (+313)5 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    760593546038
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bolts loose, now tight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDifferent diameter wheels fitted front to rear, 17" front, 16" rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass99,302 miles (+6,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,302 miles
    Test number
    173728025397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass92,491 miles (+3,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    994375450299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass89,331 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,331 miles
    Test number
    905324940972
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  6. Fail89,331 miles (+2,994)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,331 miles
    Test number
    272938120884
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  7. Pass86,337 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    810336911488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,018 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    181955676749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,411 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    850370666456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,406 miles (+1,465)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,406 miles
    Test number
    285502951508
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass79,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    467654856157
    • AdvisoryFront and rear metal brake pipes corroded
  12. Fail79,941 miles (+2)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    758358403768
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear metal brake pipes corroded
  13. Fail79,939 miles (+3,474)5 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    668157556395
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle
  14. Pass76,465 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    941592365228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,837 miles
    Test number
    935226559103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,837 miles (+3,213)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,837 miles
    Test number
    775281408554
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  17. Pass70,624 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    416738305148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,623 miles (+4,344)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,623 miles
    Test number
    709451105130
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Pass66,279 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,279 miles
    Test number
    416398094033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    957400143364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail122,913 miles (+69,924)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,913 miles
    Test number
    729540943384
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass52,989 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,989 miles
    Test number
    175565942354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    407128641470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Fail43,347 miles (+8,236)2 failures5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    835538441333
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Pass35,111 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    303381080208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system old and corroded
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion metal brake pipes
  26. Fail35,111 miles (+3,089)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    171670980232
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise corroded brake discs all round
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system old and corroded
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion metal brake pipes
  27. Pass32,022 miles (+838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    132650319422
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  28. Pass31,184 miles (+1,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,184 miles
    Test number
    372012908055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  29. Pass29,219 miles (+10,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,219 miles
    Test number
    143152387260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  30. Pass19,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,098 miles
    Test number
    270700026255
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V75 ECL

Does V75 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V75 ECL is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V75 ECL?
The MOT on V75 ECL is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V75 ECL done?
V75 ECL was recorded at 99,615 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,064 miles a year.
Has V75 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V75 ECL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V75 ECL 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 V75 ECL find?
V75 ECL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: different size wheels fitted front to rear, 17" front, 16" rear.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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