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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1989 · 2,494 cc

VLK 341MOT history

VLK 341 is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 61,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
61,480 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VLK 341
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VLK 341 was last recorded at 61,480 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2009: 66,666 miles, lower than 126,145 miles on 26 Mar 2008.
  • 19 Mar 2015: 58,000 miles, lower than 66,666 miles on 7 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,244 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,480 miles
  • 2025 – 60,244 miles
  • 2022 – 58,990 miles
  • 2019 – 58,890 miles
  • 2017 – 58,700 miles
  • 2015 – 58,000 miles
  • 2010 – 66,666 miles
  • 2009 – 66,666 miles
  • 2008 – 126,145 miles
  • 2007 – 120,056 miles
  • 2006 – 119,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,480 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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,480 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    602019508061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,244 miles (+1,254)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,244 miles
    Test number
    734941515393
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,990 miles (+100)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,990 miles
    Test number
    967615841700
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,890 miles
    Test number
    584683393573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,890 miles (+190)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,890 miles
    Test number
    414963670051
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,700 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,700 miles
    Test number
    706867248389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,000 miles (-8,666)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    766678075013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,666 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    434157320120
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r corroded & holed

  9. Fail66,666 miles9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    820096520129
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r corroded & holed

  10. Fail66,666 miles (-59,479)17 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    730022429371
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  11. Pass126,145 miles (+185)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    126,145 miles
    Test number
    543996588090
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail125,960 miles (+5,904)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,960 miles
    Test number
    443038578020
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass120,056 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    120,056 miles
    Test number
    342922967017
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  14. Fail120,056 miles (+6)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,056 miles
    Test number
    751662067015
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  15. Fail120,050 miles (+11)1 dangerous20 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,050 miles
    Test number
    112275257406
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot floor corroded
    • NoteCorrosion across most of the vehicle underbody areas but servicable
    • NoteNearside front flexi brake hose worn but servicable
    • NoteOffside front flexi brake pipe worn but servicable

  16. Fail120,039 miles (+436)6 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    722840547025
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail119,603 miles11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,603 miles
    Test number
    694919836339
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about VLK 341

What vehicle is registration VLK 341 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VLK 341 on a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 VLK 341 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VLK 341 is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VLK 341?
The MOT on VLK 341 is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VLK 341 done?
VLK 341 was recorded at 61,480 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026.
Has VLK 341 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VLK 341 has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on VLK 341 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VLK 341 find?
VLK 341 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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