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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

DFH 51MOT history

DFH 51 is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 137,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

DFH 51 silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,206 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DFH 51
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DFH 51 was last recorded at 137,206 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,206 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,206 miles
  • 2025 – 131,013 miles
  • 2024 – 119,688 miles
  • 2023 – 109,391 miles
  • 2021 – 98,605 miles
  • 2020 – 95,035 miles
  • 2019 – 91,984 miles
  • 2018 – 88,930 miles
  • 2017 – 85,994 miles
  • 2016 – 81,420 miles
  • 2015 – 77,868 miles
  • 2014 – 73,920 miles
  • 2013 – 69,191 miles
  • 2012 – 62,909 miles
  • 2011 – 60,840 miles
  • 2009 – 57,965 miles
  • 2008 – 57,940 miles
  • 2007 – 47,090 miles
  • 2006 – 39,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,206 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and piston corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,206 miles
    Test number
    642577312203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,206 miles (+6,193)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,206 miles
    Test number
    808237332071
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass131,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,013 miles
    Test number
    206453155405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,013 miles (+11,325)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,013 miles
    Test number
    389390607047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass119,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,688 miles
    Test number
    500403271297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,688 miles (+10,297)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,688 miles
    Test number
    823529015353
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,391 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,391 miles
    Test number
    177997097220
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge drivers/passenger (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail109,389 miles (+10,784)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    391396780563
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge drivers/passenger (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,605 miles (+3,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,605 miles
    Test number
    477290507582
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass95,035 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,035 miles
    Test number
    654442336401
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail95,029 miles (+3,045)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,029 miles
    Test number
    593667394752
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached anti roll drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass91,984 miles (+3,054)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,984 miles
    Test number
    294188477703
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass88,930 miles (+2,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    866696108402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise high level brake light not working

  14. Pass85,994 miles (+91)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,994 miles
    Test number
    812559012465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and piston corroded (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

  15. Fail85,903 miles (+4,483)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    550694932603
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front wishbone cover (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and piston corroded (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

  16. Pass81,420 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    732556049205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,418 miles (+3,550)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    213918060734
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass77,868 miles (+3,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,868 miles
    Test number
    196837565194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass73,920 miles (+4,729)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    408715134100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NotePropshaft front rubber coupling worn and knocking

  20. Pass69,191 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    757250823186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,092 miles (+6,183)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    696847303156
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass62,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    335809902131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,909 miles (+2,069)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    209459002450
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    588213701133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,840 miles (+2,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    287291801499
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass57,965 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,965 miles
    Test number
    841741139352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,940 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    684571508398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,930 miles (+10,840)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,930 miles
    Test number
    211758698269
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass47,090 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,090 miles
    Test number
    624806377249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,770 miles
    Test number
    993225286251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail39,770 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,770 miles
    Test number
    462694886298
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about DFH 51

What vehicle is registration DFH 51 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DFH 51 on a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2001. 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 DFH 51 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DFH 51 is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on DFH 51?
The MOT on DFH 51 is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DFH 51 done?
DFH 51 was recorded at 137,206 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,998 miles a year.
Has DFH 51 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DFH 51 has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on DFH 51 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 DFH 51 find?
DFH 51 passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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