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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V43 DKCMOT history

V43 DKC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

V43 DKC red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2024
Mileage
125,965 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 DKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V43 DKC was last recorded at 125,965 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,961 miles · 21 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,965 miles
  • 2023 – 125,961 miles
  • 2022 – 119,179 miles
  • 2021 – 111,831 miles
  • 2020 – 109,606 miles
  • 2019 – 99,768 miles
  • 2018 – 89,669 miles
  • 2017 – 78,107 miles
  • 2016 – 60,000 miles
  • 2015 – 54,523 miles
  • 2014 – 46,338 miles
  • 2013 – 40,782 miles
  • 2012 – 37,945 miles
  • 2011 – 34,766 miles
  • 2010 – 31,541 miles
  • 2009 – 26,968 miles
  • 2008 – 21,692 miles
  • 2007 – 16,494 miles
  • 2006 – 13,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,965 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken in half (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches to swept area and chip/crack to n/s centre (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f rack end joint worn to excess, non component advisory
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and lower engine areas ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r lower sill /jacking point area showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sill covers fitted obscuring some of the component

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches and stone chip to windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear n/s/r and o/s/r parking brake fluctuating slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,965 miles (+4)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,965 miles
    Test number
    695543702481
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken in half (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches to swept area and chip/crack to n/s centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f rack end joint worn to excess, non component advisory
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and lower engine areas ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r lower sill /jacking point area showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sill covers fitted obscuring some of the component

  2. Pass125,961 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,961 miles
    Test number
    901838864575
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f windscreen has surface scratches to the swept area and n/s centre area has a stone chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f rack end joint excessively worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r and o/s/r parking brake effort fluctuating (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,961 miles (+6,782)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,961 miles
    Test number
    515168917647
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 halogen bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f windscreen has surface scratches to the swept area and n/s centre area has a stone chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f rack end joint excessively worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r and o/s/r parking brake effort fluctuating (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,179 miles (+7,348)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,179 miles
    Test number
    164814994220
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has surface scratches in swept area and a stone chip to the n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r and o/s/r park brake effort fluctuating (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,831 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,831 miles
    Test number
    771694796194
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches and stone chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s/r and o/s/r parking brake fluctuating slightly

  6. Fail111,830 miles (+2,224)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    783366378416
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear end and by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear end and by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches and stone chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s/r and o/s/r parking brake fluctuating slightly

  7. Pass109,606 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    109,606 miles
    Test number
    721239889959
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,606 miles (+9,838)2 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,606 miles
    Test number
    439991399985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,768 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,768 miles
    Test number
    523280082617
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail99,768 miles (+10,099)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,768 miles
    Test number
    752488099187
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    110536244062
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has wiper marks in zone A and B which do not effect the drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail89,669 miles (+11,562)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    336425446393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has wiper marks in zone A and B which do not effect the drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass78,107 miles (+18,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,107 miles
    Test number
    554939754696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outside edge but not showing cords at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass60,000 miles (+5,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    213035032520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,523 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,523 miles
    Test number
    237221645181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,124 miles (+7,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,124 miles
    Test number
    507795535167
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass46,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    879398544113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,337 miles (+5,555)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,337 miles
    Test number
    225218444114
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,782 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,782 miles
    Test number
    916652243152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,945 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    317485242174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,766 miles (+3,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    369665221114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass31,541 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,541 miles
    Test number
    694271930166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,968 miles (+5,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,968 miles
    Test number
    270101049402
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass21,692 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,692 miles
    Test number
    680463548123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,494 miles
    Test number
    893734047133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,494 miles (+2,582)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,494 miles
    Test number
    390674247150
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass13,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,912 miles
    Test number
    740546946199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 DKC

Does V43 DKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 DKC expired on 22 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 DKC?
The MOT on V43 DKC expired on 22 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 DKC done?
V43 DKC was recorded at 125,965 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 6,261 miles a year.
Has V43 DKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 DKC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V43 DKC 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 DKC find?
V43 DKC failed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front coil spring fractured or broken broken in half; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower coil; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view surface scratches to swept area and chip/crack to n/s centre, and 10 more.

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