BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc
W651 VDAMOT history
W651 VDA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 137,742 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,280 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W651 VDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 15 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W651 VDA was last recorded at 137,742 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 2,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,240 miles · 24 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,502 miles
- Average per year
- 5,280 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,742 miles
- 2024 – 135,240 miles
- 2023 – 133,546 miles
- 2022 – 131,833 miles
- 2021 – 129,841 miles
- 2020 – 126,922 miles
- 2019 – 119,053 miles
- 2017 – 112,116 miles
- 2016 – 105,599 miles
- 2015 – 94,536 miles
- 2014 – 83,326 miles
- 2013 – 71,770 miles
- 2012 – 60,768 miles
- 2011 – 46,748 miles
- 2010 – 45,227 miles
- 2009 – 43,879 miles
- 2008 – 41,336 miles
- 2007 – 39,631 miles
- 2006 – 36,050 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi pipe (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 784082583546
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi pipe (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 880775742264
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached spindle excessively corroded, diameter seriously reduced (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached spindle excessively corroded, diameter seriously reduced (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure likely to become detached (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi pipe (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,742 miles (+2,502)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 137,742 miles
- Test number
- 790852358162
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,240 miles (+1,694)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 135,240 miles
- Test number
- 752369990684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,546 miles (+54)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 133,546 miles
- Test number
- 485026173062
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail133,492 miles (+1,659)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,492 miles
- Test number
- 158526152005
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass131,833 miles (+1,992)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 131,833 miles
- Test number
- 476576922471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,841 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 129,841 miles
- Test number
- 236362645155
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail129,841 miles (+2,919)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,841 miles
- Test number
- 227843867760
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass126,922 miles (+7,869)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 126,922 miles
- Test number
- 661264172072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,053 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,053 miles
- Test number
- 439458350793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,036 miles (+6,920)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,036 miles
- Test number
- 424340609682
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass112,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 112,116 miles
- Test number
- 772481609398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,116 miles (+6,517)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,116 miles
- Test number
- 674579888855
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass105,599 miles (+11,063)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 105,599 miles
- Test number
- 703319536818
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,536 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 94,536 miles
- Test number
- 265301315260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail94,536 miles (+11,210)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,536 miles
- Test number
- 138290615254
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail83,326 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,326 miles
- Test number
- 747561934202
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass83,326 miles (+11,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 83,326 miles
- Test number
- 999441034252
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,770 miles (+11,002)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,770 miles
- Test number
- 249276703273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,768 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 60,768 miles
- Test number
- 249912492411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,726 miles (+13,978)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,726 miles
- Test number
- 449491592119
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass46,748 miles (+1,521)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 46,748 miles
- Test number
- 535760881175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,227 miles (+1,348)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 45,227 miles
- Test number
- 210495470491
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
Pass43,879 miles (+2,543)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 43,879 miles
- Test number
- 134997079146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 41,336 miles
- Test number
- 363797978159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,336 miles (+1,705)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,336 miles
- Test number
- 323036478141
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass39,631 miles (+3,581)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 39,631 miles
- Test number
- 863788977177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 36,050 miles
- Test number
- 391487576110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W651 VDA
- Does W651 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W651 VDA is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W651 VDA?
- The MOT on W651 VDA is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W651 VDA done?
- W651 VDA was recorded at 137,742 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
- Has W651 VDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W651 VDA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on W651 VDA 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 VDA find?
- W651 VDA passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi pipe (both sides); front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area, and 4 more.
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