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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P102 DPMMOT history

P102 DPM is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

P102 DPM red 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 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
124,272 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P102 DPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P102 DPM was last recorded at 124,272 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,272 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,272 miles
  • 2021 – 118,424 miles
  • 2020 – 111,641 miles
  • 2019 – 104,472 miles
  • 2018 – 99,790 miles
  • 2016 – 90,332 miles
  • 2015 – 85,929 miles
  • 2014 – 81,463 miles
  • 2013 – 77,347 miles
  • 2012 – 72,584 miles
  • 2011 – 70,722 miles
  • 2010 – 66,932 miles
  • 2009 – 64,003 miles
  • 2008 – 61,780 miles
  • 2007 – 58,119 miles
  • 2006 – 50,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,272 miles
  • AdvisoryOUTER SILLS CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySTEERING RACK HAS PLAY PRESENTRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b less than 40 mm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,272 miles
    Test number
    179793453129
    • AdvisoryOUTER SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisorySTEERING RACK HAS PLAY PRESENT

  2. Fail124,272 miles (+5,848)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,272 miles
    Test number
    553876828738
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSuspension component damaged and seriously weakened REAR BUMP STOPS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOUTER SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisorySTEERING RACK HAS PLAY PRESENT

  3. Pass118,424 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,424 miles
    Test number
    158388619234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,420 miles (+6,779)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,420 miles
    Test number
    455702800698
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,641 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,641 miles
    Test number
    970537442043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,472 miles (+2)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    752592251871
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail104,470 miles (+4,680)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,470 miles
    Test number
    979861791724
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass99,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,790 miles
    Test number
    538908519787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,790 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,790 miles
    Test number
    986032310950
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    135491475937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    893080265810
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass90,332 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,332 miles
    Test number
    722800444616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,929 miles (+5)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,929 miles
    Test number
    716566935046
    • DangerousOil leak

  14. Fail85,924 miles (+4,461)3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,924 miles
    Test number
    585065935091
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass81,463 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,463 miles
    Test number
    358595244014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,458 miles (+4,111)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,458 miles
    Test number
    137354244443
    • DangerousFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass77,347 miles (+4,763)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    138822643403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail72,584 miles1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,584 miles
    Test number
    158875842028
    • DangerousOil leak
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass72,584 miles (+1,862)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,584 miles
    Test number
    257845942048
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass70,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,722 miles
    Test number
    387678641040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,718 miles (+3,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,718 miles
    Test number
    185128941401
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass66,932 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    921982830062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,003 miles
    Test number
    954778149011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,003 miles (+2,223)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,003 miles
    Test number
    600698349027
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass61,780 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,780 miles
    Test number
    823190558081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail61,776 miles (+3,657)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,776 miles
    Test number
    260020458070
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass58,119 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,119 miles
    Test number
    912782057092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,115 miles (+8,061)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    492461657066
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass50,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,054 miles
    Test number
    314852156096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P102 DPM

Does P102 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P102 DPM expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P102 DPM?
The MOT on P102 DPM expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P102 DPM done?
P102 DPM was recorded at 124,272 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 4,467 miles a year.
Has P102 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P102 DPM has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on P102 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 P102 DPM find?
P102 DPM passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: outer sills corroded; steering rack has play present.

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