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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V2 PDKMOT history

V2 PDK is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2026.

V2 PDK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
113,002 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 PDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
3 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 PDK was last recorded at 113,002 miles on 3 May 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,971 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
2,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,002 miles
  • 2023 – 112,971 miles
  • 2022 – 108,708 miles
  • 2021 – 107,110 miles
  • 2019 – 106,629 miles
  • 2018 – 106,179 miles
  • 2017 – 105,413 miles
  • 2016 – 103,540 miles
  • 2015 – 102,887 miles
  • 2014 – 101,795 miles
  • 2013 – 101,535 miles
  • 2012 – 100,673 miles
  • 2011 – 99,062 miles
  • 2010 – 98,101 miles
  • 2009 – 95,704 miles
  • 2008 – 90,353 miles
  • 2007 – 82,625 miles
  • 2006 – 71,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,002 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

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.

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,002 miles (+31)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,002 miles
    Test number
    271110766537
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  2. Pass112,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    189455344122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Fail112,971 miles (+4,263)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    290183723874
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass108,708 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,708 miles
    Test number
    118988898943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,110 miles
    Test number
    446336599777
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp Inoperative

  6. Fail107,110 miles (+481)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,110 miles
    Test number
    442876644450
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp Inoperative

  7. Pass106,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    861297262108
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,629 miles (+450)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    939575510570
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,179 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,179 miles
    Test number
    142239759217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,413 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,413 miles
    Test number
    639444972240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail105,412 miles (+1,872)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,412 miles
    Test number
    744757390150
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outter edge

  12. Pass103,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,540 miles
    Test number
    149152765105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low tread on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre has nail in tread on outer edge of tyre.

  13. Fail103,540 miles (+653)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,540 miles
    Test number
    960264355879
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front o/s and n/s anti roll bar link to wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low tread on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre has nail in tread on outer edge of tyre.

  14. Pass102,887 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    266656375419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,795 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,795 miles
    Test number
    627792274138
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront o/s and n/s tyres low tread on outer edge

  16. Fail101,795 miles (+260)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,795 miles
    Test number
    758232274132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront o/s and n/s tyres low tread on outer edge

  17. Pass101,535 miles (+862)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,535 miles
    Test number
    198464963174
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust centre box/body heat shield insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass100,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,673 miles
    Test number
    869837162141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,673 miles (+1,611)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,673 miles
    Test number
    479037262121
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box body heat shield insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass99,062 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,062 miles
    Test number
    267665761426
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  21. Fail99,062 miles (+961)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,062 miles
    Test number
    419104461163
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  22. Pass98,101 miles (+2,397)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,101 miles
    Test number
    604563360195
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteSlight play offside steering arm

  23. Pass95,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    194848169189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,704 miles (+5,351)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    703748869130
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass90,353 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    900054868101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,625 miles (+11,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,625 miles
    Test number
    303109367158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass71,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,292 miles
    Test number
    810613876110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 PDK

Does V2 PDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 PDK is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 PDK?
The MOT on V2 PDK is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 PDK done?
V2 PDK was recorded at 113,002 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2026, an average of 2,100 miles a year.
Has V2 PDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 PDK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V2 PDK 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 V2 PDK find?
V2 PDK passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 2 more.

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