BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V41 DRDMOT history
V41 DRD is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 127,882 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V41 DRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V41 DRD was last recorded at 127,882 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,220 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 662 miles
- Average per year
- 5,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,882 miles
- 2024 – 127,220 miles
- 2022 – 124,842 miles
- 2018 – 124,080 miles
- 2016 – 122,980 miles
- 2015 – 119,869 miles
- 2014 – 117,651 miles
- 2013 – 108,086 miles
- 2011 – 90,905 miles
- 2010 – 81,194 miles
- 2009 – 68,748 miles
- 2008 – 60,073 miles
- 2007 – 52,915 miles
- 2006 – 41,383 miles
- 2005 – 24,760 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,882 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside front brake hose insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Washer bottle insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,882 miles (+662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 127,882 miles
- Test number
- 502213963898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,220 miles (+2,378)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 127,220 miles
- Test number
- 709645416888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,842 miles (+762)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 124,842 miles
- Test number
- 421517577308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,080 miles (+1,100)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 124,080 miles
- Test number
- 711682270592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,980 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 122,980 miles
- Test number
- 837944452068
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake hose insecure
- AdvisoryWasher bottle insecure
Fail122,979 miles (+3,110)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,979 miles
- Test number
- 778609702486
- FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake hose insecure
- AdvisoryWasher bottle insecure
Pass119,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 119,869 miles
- Test number
- 205885787257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,869 miles (+2,218)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,869 miles
- Test number
- 878957542346
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass117,651 miles (+9,565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 117,651 miles
- Test number
- 428148614370
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass108,086 miles (+17,181)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 108,086 miles
- Test number
- 345007333260
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass90,905 miles (+202)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 90,905 miles
- Test number
- 588673261268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail90,703 miles (+9,509)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,703 miles
- Test number
- 599712651207
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteFront brake disc's worn
Pass81,194 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 81,194 miles
- Test number
- 771741560268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,009 miles (+12,261)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,009 miles
- Test number
- 250074450298
- FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass68,748 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 68,748 miles
- Test number
- 121089959266
- 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)
Fail68,710 miles (+8,637)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,710 miles
- Test number
- 240255059240
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass60,073 miles (+7,158)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 60,073 miles
- Test number
- 341494968219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,915 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,915 miles
- Test number
- 322366307206
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass52,915 miles (+11,532)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 52,915 miles
- Test number
- 783766707225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,383 miles (+16,623)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 41,383 miles
- Test number
- 610052516268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,760 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,760 miles
- Test number
- 430649405223
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres between 2 and 2'5 mm
Pass24,760 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 24,760 miles
- Test number
- 884859405256
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres between 2 and 2'5 mm
Questions about V41 DRD
- Does V41 DRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V41 DRD is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V41 DRD?
- The MOT on V41 DRD is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V41 DRD done?
- V41 DRD was recorded at 127,882 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,088 miles a year.
- Has V41 DRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V41 DRD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2016.
- Has the mileage on V41 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 V41 DRD find?
- V41 DRD passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower sub-frame ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front lower sub-frame ball joint has slight play.
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