
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
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.
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.
Pass40,372 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 40,372 miles
- Test number
- 590331190894
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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))
Pass38,973 miles (+175)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 38,973 miles
- Test number
- 787309074753
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
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)
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
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)
Pass38,231 miles (+233)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 38,231 miles
- Test number
- 327555923276
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass37,442 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 37,442 miles
- Test number
- 254435340231
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass36,062 miles (+542)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,062 miles
- Test number
- 371373748214
- NoteOil leak
Pass35,520 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 35,520 miles
- Test number
- 230897147203
- NoteAs previous test
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
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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