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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V79 LHGMOT history

V79 LHG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

V79 LHG 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 27 Apr 2023
Mileage
102,981 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 LHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V79 LHG was last recorded at 102,981 miles on 11 May 2026, 5,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,758 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,223 miles
Average per year
3,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,981 miles
  • 2022 – 97,758 miles
  • 2021 – 94,457 miles
  • 2020 – 93,072 miles
  • 2018 – 92,052 miles
  • 2017 – 87,116 miles
  • 2016 – 84,713 miles
  • 2015 – 80,092 miles
  • 2014 – 79,555 miles
  • 2013 – 79,520 miles
  • 2012 – 74,351 miles
  • 2011 – 64,757 miles
  • 2010 – 57,261 miles
  • 2009 – 50,682 miles
  • 2008 – 48,035 miles
  • 2007 – 45,625 miles
  • 2006 – 41,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,981 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front engine cage badly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail102,981 miles (+5,223)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,981 miles
    Test number
    597230464967
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

  2. Pass97,758 miles (+3,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,758 miles
    Test number
    390356127839
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

  3. Pass94,457 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,457 miles
    Test number
    741609035933
    • AdvisoryFront engine cage badly corroded

  4. Fail94,231 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,231 miles
    Test number
    614059700802
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine cage badly corroded

  5. Fail94,231 miles (+1,159)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,231 miles
    Test number
    475425369885
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine cage badly corroded

  6. Pass93,072 miles (+176)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,072 miles
    Test number
    154065312083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre outer wall starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump guard/ brace has excessive corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

  7. Fail92,896 miles (+844)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,896 miles
    Test number
    662410678930
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre outer wall starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump guard/ brace has excessive corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

  8. Pass92,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,052 miles
    Test number
    693158264691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sils fully due to covers fitted

  9. Fail92,052 miles (+4,936)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,052 miles
    Test number
    766090194549
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sils fully due to covers fitted

  10. Pass87,116 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,116 miles
    Test number
    197783899362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,713 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,713 miles
    Test number
    406793264016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail84,697 miles (+4,605)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,697 miles
    Test number
    762574839670
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass80,092 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    647256995137
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in bottem ball joints

  14. Fail80,091 miles (+536)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,091 miles
    Test number
    457051885108
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlght play in both bottem ball joints

  15. Pass79,555 miles (+35)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    648108874176
    • NoteN/S/R & O/S/F Tyres cracking
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass79,520 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    125469353219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    578956672210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,351 miles (+9,594)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    749432472262
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass64,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,757 miles
    Test number
    215483171255
    • 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)

  20. Fail64,757 miles (+7,496)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,757 miles
    Test number
    478671071207
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass57,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    930627570249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,261 miles (+6,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    290872970279
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail50,682 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    284553479236
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  24. Pass50,682 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    860433579258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    193915778242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail48,035 miles (+2,410)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    364284378416
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass45,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,625 miles
    Test number
    551090647229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail45,625 miles (+4,090)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,625 miles
    Test number
    361810047493
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass41,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,535 miles
    Test number
    650139246279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about V79 LHG

Does V79 LHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V79 LHG expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V79 LHG?
The MOT on V79 LHG expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V79 LHG done?
V79 LHG was recorded at 102,981 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
Has V79 LHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 LHG has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V79 LHG 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 LHG find?
V79 LHG failed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 8 more.

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