BMW logo

BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V39 DRDMOT history

V39 DRD is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 16 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

V39 DRD 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
79,652 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,275 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V39 DRD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V39 DRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V39 DRD was last recorded at 79,652 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,050 miles · 1 May 2012
Between the last two tests
602 miles
Average per year
1,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,652 miles
  • 2012 – 79,050 miles
  • 2011 – 78,085 miles
  • 2010 – 73,770 miles
  • 2009 – 69,264 miles
  • 2008 – 63,463 miles
  • 2006 – 54,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder car covered in underseal

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,652 miles (+602)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    973236204244
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder car covered in underseal

  2. Pass79,050 miles (+965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,050 miles
    Test number
    155502522146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  3. Pass78,085 miles (+153)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    227859921191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering arm

  4. Pass77,932 miles (+4,162)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    348374251081
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear discs inners rusty
    • NoteTemp repair nearside wing mirror

  5. Pass73,770 miles (+4,506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,770 miles
    Test number
    471164350047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  6. Pass69,264 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,264 miles
    Test number
    153497459452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,463 miles
    Test number
    103836668481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,463 miles (+8,521)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,463 miles
    Test number
    601796568064
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Pass54,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    234650676414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,942 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    650386166193
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V39 DRD

Does V39 DRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V39 DRD is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V39 DRD?
The MOT on V39 DRD is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V39 DRD done?
V39 DRD was recorded at 79,652 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,275 miles a year.
Has V39 DRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V39 DRD has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2008.
Has the mileage on V39 DRD 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 V39 DRD find?
V39 DRD passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all V39 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.