BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc
W685 NGUMOT history
W685 NGU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 81,161 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,655 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W685 NGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 3 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
W685 NGU was last recorded at 81,161 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 81,153 miles · 24 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 3,655 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 81,161 miles
- 2022 – 79,540 miles
- 2021 – 78,562 miles
- 2019 – 76,596 miles
- 2018 – 75,560 miles
- 2017 – 74,713 miles
- 2016 – 73,638 miles
- 2015 – 72,566 miles
- 2014 – 70,680 miles
- 2013 – 68,859 miles
- 2012 – 64,845 miles
- 2011 – 58,606 miles
- 2010 – 48,853 miles
- 2009 – 39,700 miles
- 2008 – 32,791 miles
- 2007 – 29,948 miles
- 2006 – 20,308 miles
- 2005 – 16,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,161 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,161 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 81,161 miles
- Test number
- 225390940497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,153 miles (+1,613)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,153 miles
- Test number
- 475597094370
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,540 miles (+978)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 79,540 miles
- Test number
- 853085641219
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,562 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 78,562 miles
- Test number
- 252828820308
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,562 miles (+1,966)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,562 miles
- Test number
- 476436096238
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,596 miles (+1,036)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 76,596 miles
- Test number
- 324696560799
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass75,560 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 75,560 miles
- Test number
- 695472550740
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail75,595 miles (+882)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,595 miles
- Test number
- 531756715404
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass74,713 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 74,713 miles
- Test number
- 796284117623
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryN/s/r n/s/f brakes binding slightly
Fail74,713 miles (+1,075)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,713 miles
- Test number
- 515010917809
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryN/s/r n/s/f brakes binding slightly
Pass73,638 miles (+1,072)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 73,638 miles
- Test number
- 210681338585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,566 miles (+1,886)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,566 miles
- Test number
- 427770262630
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass70,680 miles (+1,821)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 70,680 miles
- Test number
- 687074744207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,859 miles (+4,014)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 68,859 miles
- Test number
- 128177843230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,845 miles (+6,239)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,845 miles
- Test number
- 975710852266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass58,606 miles (+9,753)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 58,606 miles
- Test number
- 356895241256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,853 miles (+9,153)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 48,853 miles
- Test number
- 323607940402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass39,700 miles (+6,909)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 39,700 miles
- Test number
- 932781849283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,791 miles (+2,843)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 32,791 miles
- Test number
- 612642748277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,948 miles (+9,640)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 29,948 miles
- Test number
- 230165037274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,308 miles (+3,740)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 20,308 miles
- Test number
- 531365926185
- NoteDEEP GOUGE IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL
Pass16,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2006
- Odometer
- 16,568 miles
- Test number
- 241085745183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W685 NGU
- Does W685 NGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W685 NGU expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W685 NGU?
- The MOT on W685 NGU expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W685 NGU done?
- W685 NGU was recorded at 81,161 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 3,655 miles a year.
- Has W685 NGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W685 NGU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on W685 NGU 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 W685 NGU find?
- W685 NGU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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