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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V43 DMGMOT history

V43 DMG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

V43 DMG silver 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 Dec 2024
Mileage
81,884 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 DMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 DMG was last recorded at 81,884 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 6,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2009: 28,189 miles, lower than 28,521 miles on 8 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,694 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,190 miles
Average per year
3,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,884 miles
  • 2022 – 75,694 miles
  • 2020 – 71,114 miles
  • 2019 – 61,336 miles
  • 2018 – 51,018 miles
  • 2017 – 49,384 miles
  • 2016 – 45,872 miles
  • 2015 – 43,133 miles
  • 2014 – 39,447 miles
  • 2013 – 36,474 miles
  • 2012 – 34,168 miles
  • 2011 – 31,985 miles
  • 2010 – 30,256 miles
  • 2009 – 28,189 miles
  • 2008 – 28,521 miles
  • 2007 – 27,872 miles
  • 2006 – 26,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,884 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F and O/S/F brake pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Low oil warning light showing at engine idle rpm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight distortion on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratch from previous defective wiper, and small chip but not affecting drivers view.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,884 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,884 miles
    Test number
    226465631728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,694 miles (+23)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    180792164727
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratch from previous defective wiper, and small chip but not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F and O/S/F brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow oil warning light showing at engine idle rpm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight distortion on inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R brake discs worn/scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail75,671 miles (+4,557)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,671 miles
    Test number
    108305431728
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on oter side wall(225/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratch from previous defective wiper, and small chip but not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCEL warning light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F and O/S/F brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow oil warning light showing at engine idle rpm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight distortion on inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R brake discs worn/scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass71,114 miles (+19)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,114 miles
    Test number
    726996200461
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view winscreen scratched by defective wiper blade n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f suspension arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished 255/35 zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35 zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail71,095 miles (+9,759)1 dangerous2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,095 miles
    Test number
    607202125272
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f tyre split on inner and outer side walls and cords are visible 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f suspension arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view winscreen scratched by defective wiper blade n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber has come away from wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f suspension arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished 255/35 zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35 zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,336 miles
    Test number
    480252118267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,336 miles (+10,318)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,336 miles
    Test number
    251285722172
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass51,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,018 miles
    Test number
    916393766233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail51,018 miles (+1,634)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,018 miles
    Test number
    834773920801
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass49,384 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,384 miles
    Test number
    723084819671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,872 miles (+2,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    277530619208
    • AdvisorySmall cut in NSR tyre sidewall

  12. Pass43,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    445608625150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,133 miles (+3,686)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    885378725144
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass39,447 miles (+2,973)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    395502724135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  15. Pass36,474 miles (+4)4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    209630733490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly cracked
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked and perished

  16. Fail36,470 miles (+2,302)2 failures5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,470 miles
    Test number
    655779623125
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDifferent size tyres fitted front and rear. with larger tyres on front
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly cracked
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked and perished

  17. Pass34,168 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,168 miles
    Test number
    707061312179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,985 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,985 miles
    Test number
    269235821455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,979 miles (+1,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    199603921105
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass30,256 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,256 miles
    Test number
    871599000164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,189 miles (-332)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,189 miles
    Test number
    801965729120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,521 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,521 miles
    Test number
    271699828198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,872 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,872 miles
    Test number
    221372137134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,219 miles
    Test number
    360584126166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 DMG

Does V43 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 DMG expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 DMG?
The MOT on V43 DMG expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 DMG done?
V43 DMG was recorded at 81,884 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 3,163 miles a year.
Has V43 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 DMG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V43 DMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V43 DMG find?
V43 DMG passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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