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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V37 DPCMOT history

V37 DPC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

V37 DPC 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 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
170,877 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 DPC
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
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 DPC was last recorded at 170,877 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,863 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,877 miles
  • 2022 – 170,863 miles
  • 2021 – 165,027 miles
  • 2020 – 159,373 miles
  • 2019 – 153,031 miles
  • 2018 – 146,064 miles
  • 2017 – 138,956 miles
  • 2016 – 133,021 miles
  • 2015 – 119,895 miles
  • 2014 – 109,198 miles
  • 2013 – 98,289 miles
  • 2012 – 84,862 miles
  • 2011 – 77,343 miles
  • 2010 – 74,446 miles
  • 2009 – 69,387 miles
  • 2008 – 65,020 miles
  • 2007 – 61,493 miles
  • 2006 – 56,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,877 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,877 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    170,877 miles
    Test number
    652137047128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,863 miles (+5,836)10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,863 miles
    Test number
    358480062822
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before joint for osr brake (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush at top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass165,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    165,027 miles
    Test number
    224011529170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail165,027 miles (+5,654)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,027 miles
    Test number
    986888436040
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,373 miles
    Test number
    292554020133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail159,373 miles (+6,342)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,373 miles
    Test number
    908843973883
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,031 miles
    Test number
    875139987597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail153,031 miles (+6,967)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,031 miles
    Test number
    386448096828
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,064 miles (+7,108)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,064 miles
    Test number
    294397696821
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass138,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,956 miles
    Test number
    960455327405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,956 miles (+6)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,956 miles
    Test number
    124372953598
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear butterfly bush worn and bolt broken (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail138,950 miles (+5,929)6 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    717587134216
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to windscreen (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly tight to turn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded / center (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

  13. Pass133,021 miles (+13,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,021 miles
    Test number
    235243652327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass119,895 miles (+195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    685069840453
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront tyres devoid of tread on inner edge
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering rack end

  15. Fail119,700 miles (+10,502)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,700 miles
    Test number
    142690516419
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront tyres devoid of tread on inner edge
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering rack end

  16. Pass109,198 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,198 miles
    Test number
    999973354310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,161 miles (+10,872)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    738630744329
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  18. Pass98,289 miles (+13,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,289 miles
    Test number
    318157073212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass84,862 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,862 miles
    Test number
    396316552446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,343 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    587825941245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,446 miles (+5,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    931816740245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass69,387 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    130644559278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,020 miles (+3,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    694439638202
    • NoteBoth front suspension pan rear bushes perished

  24. Pass61,493 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    740317157276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,462 miles (+4,745)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,462 miles
    Test number
    594740157226
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass56,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,717 miles
    Test number
    382094236418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V37 DPC

Does V37 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V37 DPC expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V37 DPC?
The MOT on V37 DPC expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V37 DPC done?
V37 DPC was recorded at 170,877 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 6,754 miles a year.
Has V37 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 DPC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V37 DPC 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 V37 DPC find?
V37 DPC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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