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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V39 DYYMOT history

V39 DYY is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

V39 DYY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
136,356 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V39 DYY
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
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V39 DYY was last recorded at 136,356 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,306 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,356 miles
  • 2024 – 125,963 miles
  • 2023 – 117,845 miles
  • 2022 – 111,965 miles
  • 2021 – 105,670 miles
  • 2020 – 103,628 miles
  • 2019 – 101,512 miles
  • 2018 – 99,341 miles
  • 2017 – 94,383 miles
  • 2016 – 91,994 miles
  • 2015 – 88,127 miles
  • 2014 – 81,882 miles
  • 2013 – 75,533 miles
  • 2012 – 69,284 miles
  • 2011 – 63,287 miles
  • 2010 – 58,847 miles
  • 2009 – 53,305 miles
  • 2008 – 47,097 miles
  • 2007 – 38,963 miles
  • 2006 – 31,502 miles
  • 2005 – 26,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,356 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear plates

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Aux drive belt and crank pulley inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,356 miles (+50)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,356 miles
    Test number
    241987033340
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail136,306 miles (+10,343)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,306 miles
    Test number
    669434590860
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass125,963 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,963 miles
    Test number
    782497220917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail125,962 miles (+8,117)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,962 miles
    Test number
    923360129816
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb failure (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass117,845 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,845 miles
    Test number
    888349686996
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear plates (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt and crank pulley inspection
  6. Fail117,840 miles (+5,875)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,840 miles
    Test number
    327730816959
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear plates (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt and crank pulley inspection
  7. Pass111,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,965 miles
    Test number
    265820745258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail111,965 miles (+6,295)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,965 miles
    Test number
    546804492486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged signs of tyre has been run under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass105,670 miles (+2,042)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,670 miles
    Test number
    223430025306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass103,628 miles (+2,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    129594733566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass101,512 miles (+2,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    161441439971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass99,341 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,341 miles
    Test number
    941138285463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail99,341 miles (+4,958)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,341 miles
    Test number
    487600908051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass94,383 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    725632910980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    948748479237
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Fail91,994 miles (+3,867)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    782632291211
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass88,127 miles (+6,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,127 miles
    Test number
    842528107502
    • AdvisoryOuter wall on nearside front tyre damaged
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass81,882 miles (+6,349)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    987691354224
    • NoteREAR REGISTRATION PLATE POOR CONDITION
  19. Pass75,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,533 miles
    Test number
    278605153209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail75,531 miles (+6,247)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    935555353263
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  21. Pass69,284 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    559708142285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,287 miles (+4,440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    986848221288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW
  23. Pass58,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    773241130226
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
  24. Fail58,847 miles (+5,542)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    263571530200
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteFront discs lipped
  25. Pass53,305 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,305 miles
    Test number
    721497639286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,097 miles (+8,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,097 miles
    Test number
    180099138292
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake has a slightly low reading
  27. Pass38,963 miles (+7,461)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,963 miles
    Test number
    904232637204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight movement in both rear shock top mounts
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering rack ends
  28. Pass31,502 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,502 miles
    Test number
    543317936203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    723010515237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V39 DYY

Does V39 DYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V39 DYY expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V39 DYY?
The MOT on V39 DYY expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V39 DYY done?
V39 DYY was recorded at 136,356 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has V39 DYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V39 DYY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V39 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 V39 DYY find?
V39 DYY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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