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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V34 DPGMOT history

V34 DPG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

V34 DPG silver 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 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
137,087 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 DPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 DPG was last recorded at 137,087 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2006: 11,487 miles, lower than 40,791 miles on 16 Aug 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,087 miles · 22 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 137,087 miles
  • 2020 – 127,642 miles
  • 2019 – 110,038 miles
  • 2018 – 99,851 miles
  • 2017 – 93,798 miles
  • 2016 – 88,970 miles
  • 2015 – 84,131 miles
  • 2014 – 78,828 miles
  • 2013 – 68,480 miles
  • 2012 – 60,529 miles
  • 2011 – 59,718 miles
  • 2010 – 58,925 miles
  • 2009 – 57,525 miles
  • 2008 – 53,816 miles
  • 2007 – 50,730 miles
  • 2006 – 11,487 miles
  • 2005 – 40,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,087 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,087 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,087 miles
    Test number
    604887433751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail137,087 miles (+9,445)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,087 miles
    Test number
    450593581264
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on pre 2003

  3. Pass127,642 miles (+17,604)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,642 miles
    Test number
    833680524663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f flexi brake hose perished and starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f flexi brake hose perished and starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Pass110,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    254176460081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail110,038 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    307723983411
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail110,038 miles (+10,187)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    608726720916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested not tested due to low oil pressure light on. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass99,851 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    270361195134
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail99,851 miles (+6,053)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    825693383810
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass93,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    355437862487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail93,798 miles (+4,828)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    654245847030
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass88,970 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    778684194482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,131 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    459198425139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,130 miles (+5,302)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,130 miles
    Test number
    238057825408
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass78,828 miles (+10,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    599527324262
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass68,480 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    209831913257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail68,480 miles (+7,951)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    245941013294
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass60,529 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    579676612289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,718 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,718 miles
    Test number
    768608821286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,925 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,925 miles
    Test number
    224303820291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,525 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    820897219257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,816 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,816 miles
    Test number
    342555428455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,730 miles (+39,243)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    201231147209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,487 miles (-29,304)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,487 miles
    Test number
    822205736230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    264498125285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V34 DPG

Does V34 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V34 DPG expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V34 DPG?
The MOT on V34 DPG expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V34 DPG done?
V34 DPG was recorded at 137,087 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 5,910 miles a year.
Has V34 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 DPG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V34 DPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V34 DPG find?
V34 DPG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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