BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V43 HPRMOT history
V43 HPR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,417 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 119,417 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,604 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V43 HPR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V43 HPR was last recorded at 119,417 miles on 2 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,417 miles · 20 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,604 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,417 miles
- 2024 – 119,417 miles
- 2022 – 119,146 miles
- 2021 – 118,604 miles
- 2020 – 117,326 miles
- 2019 – 115,159 miles
- 2018 – 112,468 miles
- 2017 – 99,288 miles
- 2016 – 78,586 miles
- 2015 – 66,647 miles
- 2014 – 57,081 miles
- 2012 – 54,018 miles
- 2011 – 51,032 miles
- 2010 – 49,048 miles
- 2009 – 46,833 miles
- 2008 – 42,466 miles
- 2007 – 39,655 miles
- 2006 – 36,876 miles
- 2005 – 31,192 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,417 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both frontRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front jacking point corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,417 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 119,417 miles
- Test number
- 574611020983
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point rusty
Fail119,417 miles (+271)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,417 miles
- Test number
- 796865158364
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point rusty
Pass119,146 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,146 miles
- Test number
- 145947134835
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Fail119,125 miles (+521)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,125 miles
- Test number
- 380579226000
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass118,604 miles (+1,278)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 118,604 miles
- Test number
- 160598658677
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass117,326 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 117,326 miles
- Test number
- 685278401719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,312 miles (+2,153)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,312 miles
- Test number
- 792950858070
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake slightly low on efficency
Pass115,159 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 115,159 miles
- Test number
- 969007142811
- AdvisoryO/s/front wing damaged
Fail115,159 miles (+2,691)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,159 miles
- Test number
- 903819723161
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s/front wing damaged
Pass112,468 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 112,468 miles
- Test number
- 625953888857
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail112,466 miles (+13,178)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,466 miles
- Test number
- 987730159829
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,288 miles (+20,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 99,288 miles
- Test number
- 687062550188
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Pass78,586 miles (+11,939)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 78,586 miles
- Test number
- 913073800333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySlight play inner steering rack ends
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill guards fitted
Pass66,647 miles (+9,566)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,647 miles
- Test number
- 967756765097
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass57,081 miles (+3,063)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 57,081 miles
- Test number
- 107632064410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,018 miles (+2,986)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 54,018 miles
- Test number
- 376399632396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,032 miles (+1,984)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 51,032 miles
- Test number
- 858720041311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,048 miles (+2,215)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 49,048 miles
- Test number
- 460381450322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,833 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,833 miles
- Test number
- 232285339337
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass46,833 miles (+4,367)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 46,833 miles
- Test number
- 434165739309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,466 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 42,466 miles
- Test number
- 660169838366
- 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)
- NoteWipers are only working intermittantly when switch in first speed position
Fail42,463 miles (+2,808)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,463 miles
- Test number
- 471259138332
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWipers are only working intermittantly when switch in first speed position
Pass39,655 miles (+2,779)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 39,655 miles
- Test number
- 832614737315
- NoteRear tyres getting low
Pass36,876 miles (+5,684)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 36,876 miles
- Test number
- 194238396278
- 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)
Pass31,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 31,192 miles
- Test number
- 124038005368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V43 HPR
- Does V43 HPR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V43 HPR expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V43 HPR?
- The MOT on V43 HPR expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V43 HPR done?
- V43 HPR was recorded at 119,417 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2025, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
- Has V43 HPR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V43 HPR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on V43 HPR 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 HPR find?
- V43 HPR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.
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