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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V43 DBRMOT history

V43 DBR is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

V43 DBR gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2023
Mileage
155,349 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 DBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 DBR was last recorded at 155,349 miles on 8 Jul 2022, 7,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,456 miles · 17 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
7,893 miles
Average per year
7,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,349 miles
  • 2021 – 147,456 miles
  • 2019 – 137,308 miles
  • 2018 – 127,104 miles
  • 2017 – 105,973 miles
  • 2016 – 101,060 miles
  • 2014 – 94,842 miles
  • 2013 – 84,942 miles
  • 2012 – 79,862 miles
  • 2011 – 71,579 miles
  • 2010 – 66,150 miles
  • 2009 – 60,269 miles
  • 2008 – 53,120 miles
  • 2007 – 47,232 miles
  • 2006 – 40,628 miles
  • 2005 – 35,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,349 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak from Diff

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,349 miles
    Test number
    110059186649
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak from Diff

  2. Fail155,347 miles (+7,891)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,347 miles
    Test number
    749768948565
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak from Diff

  3. Pass147,456 miles (+825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,456 miles
    Test number
    849629123651
    • AdvisoryDamage to NSFwing

  4. Fail146,631 miles (+9,323)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,631 miles
    Test number
    487141001509
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,308 miles (+10,204)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,308 miles
    Test number
    566308339674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,104 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,104 miles
    Test number
    338676999123
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly

  7. Fail127,104 miles (+145)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,104 miles
    Test number
    155250383011
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly

  8. Fail126,959 miles (+20,986)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,959 miles
    Test number
    875364810969
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end of car (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureFront parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  9. Pass105,973 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,973 miles
    Test number
    945173542392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail105,972 miles (+4,912)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    276568901657
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass101,060 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    879722698156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,842 miles (+9,900)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    755059144239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,942 miles (+5,080)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    359679953260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Exhaust bracket corroded

  14. Pass79,862 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,862 miles
    Test number
    937266722211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,579 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,579 miles
    Test number
    237519121247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,150 miles (+5,881)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,150 miles
    Test number
    371158520457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass60,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    130442039213
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Fail60,269 miles (+7,149)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    330322339286
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass53,120 miles (+5,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,120 miles
    Test number
    103327808273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass47,232 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    241080407255
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s wiper split

  21. Fail47,231 miles (+6,603)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,231 miles
    Test number
    740109097195
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  22. Pass40,628 miles (+5,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,628 miles
    Test number
    430486506242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass35,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    35,296 miles
    Test number
    340565765472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 DBR

Does V43 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 DBR expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 DBR?
The MOT on V43 DBR expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 DBR done?
V43 DBR was recorded at 155,349 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2022, an average of 7,150 miles a year.
Has V43 DBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 DBR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V43 DBR 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 V43 DBR find?
V43 DBR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak from diff.

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