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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

V37 DYYMOT history

V37 DYY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

V37 DYY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,786 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 DYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 DYY was last recorded at 84,786 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 4,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,996 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,790 miles
Average per year
2,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,786 miles
  • 2025 – 79,996 miles
  • 2024 – 76,513 miles
  • 2023 – 73,032 miles
  • 2022 – 69,336 miles
  • 2021 – 67,508 miles
  • 2020 – 65,452 miles
  • 2019 – 63,757 miles
  • 2017 – 63,642 miles
  • 2016 – 62,912 miles
  • 2015 – 62,349 miles
  • 2014 – 61,010 miles
  • 2013 – 60,507 miles
  • 2012 – 55,506 miles
  • 2011 – 53,876 miles
  • 2010 – 50,944 miles
  • 2009 – 48,655 miles
  • 2007 – 44,930 miles
  • 2006 – 41,065 miles
  • 2005 – 38,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,786 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,786 miles (+4,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    723174879220
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass79,996 miles (+3,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    535221871141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass76,513 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,513 miles
    Test number
    678528462811
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail76,507 miles (+3,475)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,507 miles
    Test number
    465945839135
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass73,032 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,032 miles
    Test number
    406200035527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,336 miles (+1,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,336 miles
    Test number
    730820190477
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,508 miles (+2,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    303075683553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass65,452 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,452 miles
    Test number
    303146431807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,757 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    547667194320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass63,642 miles (+730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,642 miles
    Test number
    871980227352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass62,912 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    996960002333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,349 miles1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,349 miles
    Test number
    207500385116
    • DangerousOffside front and offside rear tyres badly perished...dot codes 05
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing

  13. Pass62,349 miles (+1,339)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,349 miles
    Test number
    279790985484
    • DangerousOffside front and offside rear tyres badly perished...dot codes 05
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing

  14. Pass61,010 miles (+503)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    149303084136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass60,507 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    978993743151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,505 miles (+4,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,505 miles
    Test number
    485322343112
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,506 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    155759762407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    807707511040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,876 miles (+2,932)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    268255411048
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass50,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,944 miles
    Test number
    590448310075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,944 miles (+2,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,944 miles
    Test number
    873548310083
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass48,655 miles (+3,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,655 miles
    Test number
    991743109030
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  23. Pass44,930 miles (+3,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,930 miles
    Test number
    954355557372
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass41,065 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,065 miles
    Test number
    484444256461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    842280855347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V37 DYY

Does V37 DYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V37 DYY is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V37 DYY?
The MOT on V37 DYY is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V37 DYY done?
V37 DYY was recorded at 84,786 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,268 miles a year.
Has V37 DYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 DYY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V37 DYY 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 DYY find?
V37 DYY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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