
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass101,521 miles (+751)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 101,521 miles
- Test number
- 910041124136
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass98,243 miles (+1,895)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 98,243 miles
- Test number
- 353439621529
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass95,046 miles (+2,256)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 95,046 miles
- Test number
- 117262178975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,790 miles (+2,779)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 92,790 miles
- Test number
- 549632844076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,011 miles (+2,975)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 90,011 miles
- Test number
- 915659232213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,036 miles (+3,993)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 87,036 miles
- Test number
- 108302184272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,043 miles (+4,063)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 83,043 miles
- Test number
- 185826494278
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
Pass68,215 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 68,215 miles
- Test number
- 947320601345
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
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)
Pass51,898 miles (+8,643)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 51,898 miles
- Test number
- 201107498235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,255 miles (+9,239)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 43,255 miles
- Test number
- 704846697278
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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