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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

P32 DPGMOT history

P32 DPG is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

P32 DPG green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,973 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P32 DPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P32 DPG was last recorded at 94,973 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,295 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,678 miles
Average per year
2,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,973 miles
  • 2025 – 93,295 miles
  • 2024 – 92,479 miles
  • 2023 – 92,251 miles
  • 2022 – 91,838 miles
  • 2021 – 90,650 miles
  • 2020 – 89,471 miles
  • 2019 – 88,692 miles
  • 2018 – 87,123 miles
  • 2017 – 85,842 miles
  • 2016 – 84,050 miles
  • 2015 – 81,038 miles
  • 2014 – 78,673 miles
  • 2013 – 76,292 miles
  • 2012 – 74,243 miles
  • 2011 – 71,152 miles
  • 2010 – 67,633 miles
  • 2009 – 65,135 miles
  • 2008 – 59,772 miles
  • 2007 – 55,276 miles
  • 2006 – 50,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,973 miles (+1,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,973 miles
    Test number
    715773985802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass93,295 miles (+816)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,295 miles
    Test number
    173788969899
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass92,479 miles (+228)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,479 miles
    Test number
    952150147293
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass92,251 miles (+413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    470124909125
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass91,838 miles (+1,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    863629177773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass90,650 miles (+1,179)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,650 miles
    Test number
    394532462123
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass89,471 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    440314570778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,455 miles (+763)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,455 miles
    Test number
    589550759610
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass88,692 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    706217913798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,123 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,123 miles
    Test number
    370331961601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,842 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    858767717514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,050 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    491448327484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,038 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,038 miles
    Test number
    397776235478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,673 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    238587844216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass76,292 miles (+2,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,292 miles
    Test number
    609532933206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass74,243 miles (+3,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    719388942234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass71,152 miles (+3,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    578068041223
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass67,633 miles (+2,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    231936040295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass65,135 miles (+5,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    992151659250
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass59,772 miles (+4,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    970988048203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass55,276 miles (+4,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    294933157216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass50,698 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    150636656235
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit of wear
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit of wear
    • NoteSlight corrosion in rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower swivels

Questions about P32 DPG

Does P32 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P32 DPG is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P32 DPG?
The MOT on P32 DPG is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P32 DPG done?
P32 DPG was recorded at 94,973 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,217 miles a year.
Has P32 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P32 DPG has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on P32 DPG 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 P32 DPG find?
P32 DPG passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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