
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
W651 HCDMOT history
W651 HCD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 139,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 139,021 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,607 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W651 HCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 30 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
W651 HCD was last recorded at 139,021 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 1,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 137,535 miles · 23 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,486 miles
- Average per year
- 4,607 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 139,021 miles
- 2022 – 137,535 miles
- 2021 – 134,519 miles
- 2020 – 132,615 miles
- 2019 – 128,747 miles
- 2018 – 124,036 miles
- 2017 – 119,872 miles
- 2016 – 114,984 miles
- 2015 – 110,254 miles
- 2014 – 106,610 miles
- 2013 – 102,097 miles
- 2012 – 97,782 miles
- 2011 – 92,070 miles
- 2010 – 84,887 miles
- 2009 – 78,612 miles
- 2008 – 72,922 miles
- 2007 – 66,993 miles
- 2006 – 61,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical pin & rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical pin & rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory13 MOTs, 2006–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55.r16.91v (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
31 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,021 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 139,021 miles
- Test number
- 348848529328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical pin & rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical pin & rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,020 miles (+1,485)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,020 miles
- Test number
- 734419939531
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical pin & rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical pin & rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,535 miles (+3,016)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 137,535 miles
- Test number
- 303398752916
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,519 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 134,519 miles
- Test number
- 906137768357
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,516 miles (+1,901)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,516 miles
- Test number
- 902291435841
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,615 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 132,615 miles
- Test number
- 911723191091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,614 miles (+3,867)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,614 miles
- Test number
- 486517576180
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,747 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 128,747 miles
- Test number
- 654914441747
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded
Fail128,747 miles (+4,711)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,747 miles
- Test number
- 336296386752
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded
Pass124,036 miles (+4,164)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 124,036 miles
- Test number
- 519448522714
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,872 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 119,872 miles
- Test number
- 885078250492
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55.r16.91v (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail119,832 miles (+4,848)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,832 miles
- Test number
- 440232435111
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55.r16.91v (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,984 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 114,984 miles
- Test number
- 629149023435
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55.r16.91v (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFree play in steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail114,984 miles (+4,730)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,984 miles
- Test number
- 921248956918
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55.r16.91v (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFree play in steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass110,254 miles3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 110,254 miles
- Test number
- 578307875017
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail110,254 miles (+3,644)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,254 miles
- Test number
- 655657575049
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass106,610 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 106,610 miles
- Test number
- 425065284004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,591 miles (+4,494)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,591 miles
- Test number
- 879123584050
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass102,097 miles (+54)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 102,097 miles
- Test number
- 828072293078
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail102,043 miles (+4,261)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,043 miles
- Test number
- 595726283054
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass97,782 miles (+5,712)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 97,782 miles
- Test number
- 137775092434
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass92,070 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 92,070 miles
- Test number
- 156079381460
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail92,070 miles (+7,183)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,070 miles
- Test number
- 935039781012
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,887 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 84,887 miles
- Test number
- 243216600172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir bag light staying on
Fail84,887 miles (+6,275)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,887 miles
- Test number
- 452395300180
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass78,612 miles (+5,690)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 78,612 miles
- Test number
- 210521719181
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir bag light staying on
Pass72,922 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 72,922 miles
- Test number
- 443088588060
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail72,922 miles (+5,929)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,922 miles
- Test number
- 870267588090
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass66,993 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 66,993 miles
- Test number
- 632335897011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail66,993 miles (+5,851)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,993 miles
- Test number
- 740375997063
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,142 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 61,142 miles
- Test number
- 424020006178
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about W651 HCD
- Does W651 HCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W651 HCD expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W651 HCD?
- The MOT on W651 HCD expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W651 HCD done?
- W651 HCD was recorded at 139,021 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 4,607 miles a year.
- Has W651 HCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W651 HCD has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on W651 HCD 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 W651 HCD find?
- W651 HCD passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical pin & rearmost bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, and 5 more.
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