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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

DC 199MOT history

DC 199 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

DC 199 blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
40,372 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DC 199
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
9 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

DC 199 was last recorded at 40,372 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,372 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,372 miles
  • 2022 – 40,366 miles
  • 2021 – 40,327 miles
  • 2020 – 40,320 miles
  • 2019 – 40,255 miles
  • 2018 – 39,056 miles
  • 2017 – 38,973 miles
  • 2016 – 38,798 miles
  • 2015 – 38,622 miles
  • 2014 – 38,496 miles
  • 2013 – 38,231 miles
  • 2012 – 37,998 miles
  • 2011 – 37,712 miles
  • 2010 – 37,442 miles
  • 2009 – 36,677 miles
  • 2008 – 36,062 miles
  • 2007 – 35,520 miles
  • 2006 – 34,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,372 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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    590331190894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,372 miles (+6)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    905207976113
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass40,366 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    703747603698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass40,327 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,327 miles
    Test number
    636289295237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall
  5. Pass40,320 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    535327287866
    • 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))
  6. Pass40,255 miles (+1,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,255 miles
    Test number
    445757366788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass39,056 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,056 miles
    Test number
    172395384116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass38,973 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,973 miles
    Test number
    787309074753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass38,798 miles (+176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    589146484184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  10. Pass38,622 miles (+126)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,622 miles
    Test number
    959554925296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  11. Pass38,496 miles (+265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,496 miles
    Test number
    768254124241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass38,231 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,231 miles
    Test number
    327555923276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,998 miles (+286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,998 miles
    Test number
    849046222272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass37,712 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,712 miles
    Test number
    495207721256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass37,442 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,442 miles
    Test number
    254435340231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,427 miles (+750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    414985130223
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass36,677 miles (+615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,677 miles
    Test number
    101339429217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass36,062 miles (+542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,062 miles
    Test number
    371373748214
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass35,520 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,520 miles
    Test number
    230897147203
    • NoteAs previous test
  20. Fail35,519 miles (+1,426)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,519 miles
    Test number
    461341747261
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass34,093 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,093 miles
    Test number
    510593536294
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

Questions about DC 199

What vehicle is registration DC 199 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DC 199 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 1996. 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 DC 199 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DC 199 expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DC 199?
The MOT on DC 199 expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DC 199 done?
DC 199 was recorded at 40,372 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 356 miles a year.
Has DC 199 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DC 199 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on DC 199 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 DC 199 find?
DC 199 passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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