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BMW 3 Series

Maroon · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L81 DPMMOT history

L81 DPM is a maroon petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
161,568 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 DPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 DPM was last recorded at 161,568 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,109 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
459 miles
Average per year
2,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,568 miles
  • 2021 – 161,109 miles
  • 2020 – 158,465 miles
  • 2019 – 158,459 miles
  • 2018 – 157,134 miles
  • 2017 – 157,102 miles
  • 2015 – 155,059 miles
  • 2013 – 144,740 miles
  • 2012 – 140,190 miles
  • 2011 – 136,183 miles
  • 2010 – 134,058 miles
  • 2009 – 126,584 miles
  • 2008 – 120,856 miles
  • 2007 – 118,005 miles
  • 2006 – 115,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,568 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,568 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,568 miles
    Test number
    674177938912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail161,568 miles (+459)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,568 miles
    Test number
    230130879708
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass161,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,109 miles
    Test number
    290595357801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,109 miles (+2,644)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,109 miles
    Test number
    649294468491
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass158,465 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,465 miles
    Test number
    302772169731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,459 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    158,459 miles
    Test number
    674626468164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,134 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    157,134 miles
    Test number
    249455142574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,102 miles (+2,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,102 miles
    Test number
    856515489717
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side front inner steering arm
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass155,059 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    155,059 miles
    Test number
    756119625086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail155,059 miles (+10,319)1 dangerous6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,059 miles
    Test number
    445347925054
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass144,740 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    144,740 miles
    Test number
    556196023209
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  12. Fail144,738 miles (+1,027)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,738 miles
    Test number
    268666123235
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Fail143,711 miles (+3,521)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,711 miles
    Test number
    829452503130
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs wornm
    • NoteH/brake travel high

  14. Pass140,190 miles (+15)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    140,190 miles
    Test number
    295761902261
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn
    • NoteH/brake travel high
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

  15. Fail140,175 miles (+3,992)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,175 miles
    Test number
    576353992184
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn
    • NoteH/brake travel high
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

  16. Pass136,183 miles (+7)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    136,183 miles
    Test number
    498453201295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Fail136,176 miles (+1)5 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,176 miles
    Test number
    976560101247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  18. Fail136,175 miles (+2,117)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,175 miles
    Test number
    766431201145
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass134,058 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    134,058 miles
    Test number
    380455680012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,038 miles (+7,454)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,038 miles
    Test number
    412454670090
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass126,584 miles (+2)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    126,584 miles
    Test number
    843762549077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  22. Fail126,582 miles (+5,726)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,582 miles
    Test number
    102380739470
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  23. Pass120,856 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    120,856 miles
    Test number
    350818328008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail118,005 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,005 miles
    Test number
    243620437056
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  25. Pass118,005 miles (+3,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    118,005 miles
    Test number
    702450437008
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  26. Fail115,003 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    444617916082
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass115,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    960507916021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L81 DPM

Does L81 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L81 DPM expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L81 DPM?
The MOT on L81 DPM expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L81 DPM done?
L81 DPM was recorded at 161,568 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 2,730 miles a year.
Has L81 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 DPM has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L81 DPM 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 L81 DPM find?
L81 DPM passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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