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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P113 DPMMOT history

P113 DPM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 207,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

P113 DPM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
207,689 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P113 DPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P113 DPM was last recorded at 207,689 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,334 miles · 10 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
4,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 207,689 miles
  • 2020 – 206,334 miles
  • 2019 – 204,330 miles
  • 2018 – 199,322 miles
  • 2017 – 189,880 miles
  • 2016 – 179,719 miles
  • 2015 – 170,762 miles
  • 2014 – 162,298 miles
  • 2010 – 162,247 miles
  • 2008 – 160,501 miles
  • 2007 – 158,468 miles
  • 2006 – 140,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,689 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake hoses deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake pipes corroded - advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    207,689 miles
    Test number
    754233913434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail207,686 miles (+1,352)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,686 miles
    Test number
    431229701247
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass206,334 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,334 miles
    Test number
    889621095211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass204,330 miles (+2,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    204,330 miles
    Test number
    987716801362
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,304 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    202,304 miles
    Test number
    311586131250
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass199,322 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    199,322 miles
    Test number
    635457166344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail199,109 miles (+9,229)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,109 miles
    Test number
    553184641489
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass189,880 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    189,880 miles
    Test number
    521106230549
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded - advise replacement

  9. Fail189,857 miles (+10,138)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,857 miles
    Test number
    701343514837
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded - advise replacement

  10. Pass179,719 miles (+8,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    179,719 miles
    Test number
    162046247552
    • AdvisoryPower steering system damp
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  11. Pass170,762 miles (+15)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    170,762 miles
    Test number
    995288595189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE DEGRADED AND WORN INNER EDGE POSS POWER STEERING LEAK

  12. Fail170,747 miles (+8,449)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,747 miles
    Test number
    155801395175
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE DEGRADED AND WORN INNER EDGE POSS POWER STEERING LEAK

  13. Pass162,298 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    162,298 miles
    Test number
    727717194106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail162,272 miles (+25)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,272 miles
    Test number
    839196494168
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass162,247 miles (+1,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    162,247 miles
    Test number
    282132910431
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

  16. Pass160,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    160,501 miles
    Test number
    491664238292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail160,501 miles (+2,033)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,501 miles
    Test number
    172053338239
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield hanging on exhaust
    • NoteNearside inner rear position lamp not working

  18. Pass158,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    158,468 miles
    Test number
    974164367113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,468 miles (+18,440)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,468 miles
    Test number
    894734067130
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  20. Pass140,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    140,028 miles
    Test number
    722450466138
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ends

  21. Fail140,028 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,028 miles
    Test number
    983470666173
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ends

Questions about P113 DPM

Does P113 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P113 DPM expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P113 DPM?
The MOT on P113 DPM expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P113 DPM done?
P113 DPM was recorded at 207,689 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 4,279 miles a year.
Has P113 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P113 DPM has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on P113 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 P113 DPM find?
P113 DPM passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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