BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
V79 KGCMOT history
V79 KGC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,325 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 106,325 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,514 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V79 KGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V79 KGC was last recorded at 106,325 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 105,529 miles · 1 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 796 miles
- Average per year
- 3,514 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,325 miles
- 2024 – 105,529 miles
- 2022 – 104,331 miles
- 2021 – 102,249 miles
- 2020 – 101,940 miles
- 2019 – 100,319 miles
- 2018 – 94,287 miles
- 2017 – 87,823 miles
- 2016 – 85,796 miles
- 2015 – 83,885 miles
- 2014 – 82,025 miles
- 2013 – 78,122 miles
- 2012 – 74,663 miles
- 2011 – 69,439 miles
- 2009 – 57,595 miles
- 2008 – 49,178 miles
- 2007 – 44,490 miles
- 2006 – 39,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,325 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCo emissions high but passedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Floor corroded but not in a prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P bush on the rear of the bottom arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower floor/bottom of wing corroded but not in a prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,325 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 106,325 miles
- Test number
- 181995649732
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCo emissions high but passed
- AdvisoryFront Floor corroded but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 250408462308
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCo emissions high but passed
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Floor corroded but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass105,529 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 105,529 miles
- Test number
- 373905134104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,518 miles (+1,187)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,518 miles
- Test number
- 215684166094
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCO high but passed
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass104,331 miles (+101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,331 miles
- Test number
- 301293984315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P bush on the rear of the bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower floor/bottom of wing corroded but not in a prescribed area
Fail104,230 miles (+1,981)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,230 miles
- Test number
- 336536930439
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P bush on the rear of the bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower floor/bottom of wing corroded but not in a prescribed area
Pass102,249 miles (+309)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 102,249 miles
- Test number
- 209364152282
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,940 miles (+70)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 101,940 miles
- Test number
- 743917760383
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail101,870 miles (+1,551)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,870 miles
- Test number
- 437392612940
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,319 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 100,319 miles
- Test number
- 814558125647
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front seat release defective
Fail100,319 miles (+6,032)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,319 miles
- Test number
- 557121661608
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front seat release defective
Pass94,287 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 94,287 miles
- Test number
- 615482618551
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail94,287 miles (+6,464)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,287 miles
- Test number
- 434726352538
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass87,823 miles (+2,027)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 87,823 miles
- Test number
- 182344760988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 85,796 miles
- Test number
- 550442544243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,796 miles (+1,911)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,796 miles
- Test number
- 431317828825
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass83,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 83,885 miles
- Test number
- 448040865566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,885 miles (+1,860)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,885 miles
- Test number
- 614971854511
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass82,025 miles (+3,903)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 82,025 miles
- Test number
- 588402744332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,122 miles (+3,459)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 78,122 miles
- Test number
- 437121633387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,663 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 74,663 miles
- Test number
- 988694332369
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside front and offside front steering arm[s] have slight play at the joints
- NoteUnderbody & sill covers fitted
Fail74,663 miles (+5,224)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,663 miles
- Test number
- 989754332307
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside front and offside front steering arm[s] have slight play at the joints
- NoteUnderbody & sill covers fitted
Pass69,439 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 69,439 miles
- Test number
- 939277121382
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOdometre faulty
Fail69,439 miles7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,439 miles
- Test number
- 475397021446
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 521664030322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,595 miles (+8,417)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 57,595 miles
- Test number
- 231315549261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,178 miles (+4,688)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 49,178 miles
- Test number
- 131138278127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,490 miles (+5,070)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 44,490 miles
- Test number
- 200699477406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 39,420 miles
- Test number
- 912384376102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V79 KGC
- Does V79 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V79 KGC expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V79 KGC?
- The MOT on V79 KGC expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V79 KGC done?
- V79 KGC was recorded at 106,325 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 3,514 miles a year.
- Has V79 KGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V79 KGC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on V79 KGC 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 V79 KGC find?
- V79 KGC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; co emissions high but passed; front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area, and 4 more.
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