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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V81 FBYMOT history

V81 FBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 58,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

V81 FBY 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 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
58,509 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 FBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 FBY was last recorded at 58,509 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,038 miles · 29 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
471 miles
Average per year
1,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,509 miles
  • 2021 – 58,038 miles
  • 2020 – 57,396 miles
  • 2019 – 56,430 miles
  • 2018 – 55,255 miles
  • 2017 – 53,821 miles
  • 2016 – 53,011 miles
  • 2015 – 52,031 miles
  • 2014 – 50,188 miles
  • 2013 – 47,348 miles
  • 2012 – 45,785 miles
  • 2011 – 44,009 miles
  • 2009 – 40,238 miles
  • 2008 – 37,346 miles
  • 2007 – 33,946 miles
  • 2006 – 29,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine managment warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,509 miles (+471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    548628118980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass58,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,038 miles
    Test number
    839239808020
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail58,038 miles (+642)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,038 miles
    Test number
    249901730014
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,396 miles
    Test number
    392533397336
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail57,396 miles (+966)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,396 miles
    Test number
    507781491527
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    407661444240
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail56,430 miles (+1,175)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    349928140109
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    261873957507
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail55,255 miles (+1,434)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    782963478356
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    580024241709
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine managment warning light on

  11. Fail53,821 miles (+810)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    945155756140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment warning light on

  12. Pass53,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,011 miles
    Test number
    645644894671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,011 miles (+980)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,011 miles
    Test number
    959514907731
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment warning light on

  14. Pass52,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    130062703442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,031 miles (+1,843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    500524693831
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass50,188 miles (+2,840)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,188 miles
    Test number
    457433254139
    • NoteEml staying on

  17. Pass47,348 miles (+1,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,348 miles
    Test number
    745240063029
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass45,785 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,785 miles
    Test number
    788177742009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    755528741071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,009 miles (+3,771)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    466218941061
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass40,238 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,238 miles
    Test number
    131985289242
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  22. Fail40,238 miles (+2,892)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,238 miles
    Test number
    634045689256
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  23. Pass37,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,346 miles
    Test number
    590355288229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,346 miles (+3,400)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,346 miles
    Test number
    490755388298
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass33,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,946 miles
    Test number
    423910667233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,946 miles (+4,103)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,946 miles
    Test number
    313640067226
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

  27. Pass29,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    324395756279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V81 FBY

Does V81 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V81 FBY expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V81 FBY?
The MOT on V81 FBY expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V81 FBY done?
V81 FBY was recorded at 58,509 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 1,786 miles a year.
Has V81 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 FBY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V81 FBY 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 V81 FBY find?
V81 FBY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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