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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V38 DPLMOT history

V38 DPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

V38 DPL blue 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,030 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 DPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 DPL was last recorded at 142,030 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,030 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,030 miles
  • 2025 – 135,927 miles
  • 2022 – 128,096 miles
  • 2021 – 116,013 miles
  • 2020 – 93,096 miles
  • 2018 – 81,155 miles
  • 2017 – 77,882 miles
  • 2016 – 73,883 miles
  • 2015 – 70,743 miles
  • 2014 – 68,159 miles
  • 2013 – 65,323 miles
  • 2012 – 63,857 miles
  • 2011 – 62,048 miles
  • 2010 – 55,512 miles
  • 2009 – 49,203 miles
  • 2008 – 44,035 miles
  • 2007 – 38,721 miles
  • 2006 – 32,729 miles
  • 2005 – 27,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,030 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,030 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,030 miles
    Test number
    564310276734
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,030 miles (+6,103)3 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,030 miles
    Test number
    885262179628
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,927 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,927 miles
    Test number
    187870297311
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,923 miles (+5)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,923 miles
    Test number
    760927162761
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail135,918 miles (+7,822)1 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,918 miles
    Test number
    376999697515
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass128,096 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,096 miles
    Test number
    365422495839
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail128,094 miles (+12,081)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,094 miles
    Test number
    751208899825
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass116,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,013 miles
    Test number
    381887600342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,013 miles (+22,917)5 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,013 miles
    Test number
    105832971147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Ruptured during test (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,096 miles (+11,941)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    471975202740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass81,155 miles (+3,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    113228987287
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass77,882 miles (+3,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,882 miles
    Test number
    224164793828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass73,883 miles (+3,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    212681480277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass70,743 miles (+2,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    969979565195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass68,159 miles (+2,836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,159 miles
    Test number
    219980874457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,323 miles (+1,466)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    268155973499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking on outer edge

  17. Pass63,857 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    399395982119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,845 miles (+1,797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,845 miles
    Test number
    655741782193
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass62,048 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    988889771144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,512 miles (+6,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    534216910227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,203 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,203 miles
    Test number
    193856419282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,035 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,035 miles
    Test number
    632025738204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,721 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,721 miles
    Test number
    571056337267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,729 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,729 miles
    Test number
    233946436275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,000 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,000 miles
    Test number
    193842025228
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass27,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    27,000 miles
    Test number
    554892025220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 DPL

Does V38 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V38 DPL is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V38 DPL?
The MOT on V38 DPL is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V38 DPL done?
V38 DPL was recorded at 142,030 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has V38 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 DPL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V38 DPL 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 V38 DPL find?
V38 DPL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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