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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

VOO 157MOT history

VOO 157 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 70,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

VOO 157 blue 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,077 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VOO 157
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VOO 157 was last recorded at 70,077 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,076 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,077 miles
  • 2025 – 68,731 miles
  • 2024 – 67,436 miles
  • 2023 – 66,373 miles
  • 2022 – 64,893 miles
  • 2021 – 63,839 miles
  • 2020 – 62,677 miles
  • 2019 – 61,634 miles
  • 2018 – 60,227 miles
  • 2017 – 56,624 miles
  • 2015 – 55,265 miles
  • 2014 – 54,645 miles
  • 2013 – 53,155 miles
  • 2012 – 49,634 miles
  • 2011 – 45,329 miles
  • 2010 – 43,548 miles
  • 2009 – 40,826 miles
  • 2008 – 34,190 miles
  • 2007 – 30,255 miles
  • 2006 – 26,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,077 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,077 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,077 miles
    Test number
    515850430089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,076 miles (+1,345)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    501982552962
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass68,731 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    368038150903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail68,730 miles (+1,294)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    600833736927
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass67,436 miles (+1,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    907011051004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass66,373 miles (+1,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,373 miles
    Test number
    636876097134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,893 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    471836203028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,839 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    515130543207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,677 miles (+1,043)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,677 miles
    Test number
    338513168873
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a nail in tread. wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on the inner edge. Has nail in the tread. Perishing on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass61,634 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,634 miles
    Test number
    391286944129
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass60,227 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,227 miles
    Test number
    269045360713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,624 miles
    Test number
    983895477561
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges

  13. Fail56,624 miles (+1,359)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,624 miles
    Test number
    980367574515
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges

  14. Pass55,265 miles (+620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    125510919623
    • AdvisoryNearside front TCA bush slight movement

  15. Pass54,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,645 miles
    Test number
    495320164268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,642 miles (+1,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,642 miles
    Test number
    317660864258
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    328410943415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,155 miles (+3,521)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    385500243224
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass49,634 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,634 miles
    Test number
    215815582230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,626 miles (+4,297)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,626 miles
    Test number
    175592582257
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass45,329 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,329 miles
    Test number
    895448771230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,199 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    289462321029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass44,199 miles (+651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    737372521043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass43,548 miles (+2,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,548 miles
    Test number
    230285520081
    • NoteHEAVERLY ADVISE THE O/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON INNER TREAD

  25. Pass40,826 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,826 miles
    Test number
    920770939026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,190 miles (+3,935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,190 miles
    Test number
    911507738047
    • NoteHandbrake travel sligh high

  27. Pass30,255 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,255 miles
    Test number
    322500017046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,753 miles
    Test number
    380770016033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,753 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,753 miles
    Test number
    163120316030
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about VOO 157

What vehicle is registration VOO 157 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VOO 157 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2001. 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 VOO 157 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VOO 157 is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on VOO 157?
The MOT on VOO 157 is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VOO 157 done?
VOO 157 was recorded at 70,077 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,110 miles a year.
Has VOO 157 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VOO 157 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on VOO 157 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 VOO 157 find?
VOO 157 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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