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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

VGG 1MOT history

VGG 1 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

VGG 1 silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,204 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VGG 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VGG 1 was last recorded at 70,204 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,670 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,534 miles
Average per year
3,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,204 miles
  • 2024 – 67,670 miles
  • 2023 – 66,182 miles
  • 2022 – 61,396 miles
  • 2021 – 57,970 miles
  • 2020 – 56,111 miles
  • 2019 – 51,205 miles
  • 2018 – 48,944 miles
  • 2017 – 45,068 miles
  • 2016 – 42,525 miles
  • 2015 – 38,695 miles
  • 2014 – 36,149 miles
  • 2013 – 32,902 miles
  • 2012 – 30,193 miles
  • 2011 – 27,599 miles
  • 2010 – 21,614 miles
  • 2008 – 16,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,204 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    605828302444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass67,670 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,670 miles
    Test number
    852839782323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,182 miles (+4,786)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,182 miles
    Test number
    373289726395
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass61,396 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    265018579939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,970 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    967367948263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,111 miles
    Test number
    209062566970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail56,111 miles (+4,906)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,111 miles
    Test number
    414520032797
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass51,205 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,205 miles
    Test number
    326697304574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,944 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    562709938489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,943 miles (+3,875)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    238998928660
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s brake disc lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass45,068 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,068 miles
    Test number
    133801625595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,525 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    279878315714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,695 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    797510765171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,149 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,149 miles
    Test number
    268061664197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    116586973134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,902 miles (+2,709)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    236666573130
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass30,193 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,193 miles
    Test number
    657528592162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,599 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    377621381185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,614 miles (+5,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,614 miles
    Test number
    833533680027
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass16,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,153 miles
    Test number
    333625258249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VGG 1

What vehicle is registration VGG 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGG 1 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VGG 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VGG 1 is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on VGG 1?
The MOT on VGG 1 is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VGG 1 done?
VGG 1 was recorded at 70,204 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,137 miles a year.
Has VGG 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGG 1 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on VGG 1 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 VGG 1 find?
VGG 1 passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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