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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V85 KVPMOT history

V85 KVP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

V85 KVP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
101,521 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 KVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 KVP was last recorded at 101,521 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,770 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
751 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,521 miles
  • 2022 – 100,770 miles
  • 2021 – 99,909 miles
  • 2020 – 98,243 miles
  • 2019 – 96,348 miles
  • 2018 – 95,046 miles
  • 2017 – 92,790 miles
  • 2016 – 90,011 miles
  • 2015 – 87,036 miles
  • 2014 – 83,043 miles
  • 2013 – 78,980 miles
  • 2012 – 73,131 miles
  • 2011 – 68,215 miles
  • 2010 – 63,402 miles
  • 2009 – 58,973 miles
  • 2008 – 51,898 miles
  • 2007 – 43,255 miles
  • 2006 – 34,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,521 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,521 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    910041124136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,770 miles (+861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,770 miles
    Test number
    608463705382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,909 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,909 miles
    Test number
    212922270973
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass98,243 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    353439621529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,348 miles (+1,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    569876066566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
  6. Pass95,046 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,046 miles
    Test number
    117262178975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,790 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    549632844076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,011 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    915659232213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,036 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,036 miles
    Test number
    108302184272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,043 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,043 miles
    Test number
    185826494278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,980 miles (+5,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,980 miles
    Test number
    206392583206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  12. Pass73,131 miles (+4,916)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,131 miles
    Test number
    385258792432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded at rear.
    • NoteMovement in both front suspension arm rear bushes.
  13. Pass68,215 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    947320601345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,213 miles (+4,811)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    166899991282
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass63,402 miles (+4,429)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    721461500370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link pin dust covers split.
    • NoteUndertray fitted.
  16. Pass58,973 miles (+7,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    112390989226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass51,898 miles (+8,643)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    201107498235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,255 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    704846697278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    212843706322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 KVP

Does V85 KVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 KVP expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 KVP?
The MOT on V85 KVP expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 KVP done?
V85 KVP was recorded at 101,521 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has V85 KVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 KVP has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on V85 KVP 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 V85 KVP find?
V85 KVP passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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