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BMW 316

Pink · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V43 OCSMOT history

V43 OCS is a pink petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

V43 OCS pink 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 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
74,447 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 OCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 OCS was last recorded at 74,447 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,442 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,447 miles
  • 2022 – 73,264 miles
  • 2021 – 72,011 miles
  • 2020 – 71,405 miles
  • 2019 – 70,249 miles
  • 2018 – 69,637 miles
  • 2017 – 68,513 miles
  • 2016 – 67,196 miles
  • 2015 – 65,842 miles
  • 2014 – 65,836 miles
  • 2013 – 63,321 miles
  • 2012 – 60,616 miles
  • 2011 – 57,463 miles
  • 2010 – 54,106 miles
  • 2009 – 50,642 miles
  • 2008 – 47,098 miles
  • 2007 – 43,396 miles
  • 2006 – 40,031 miles
  • 2005 – 35,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,447 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 fog lamp not working

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,447 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,447 miles
    Test number
    522723823893
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail74,442 miles (+1,178)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    633324750980
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass73,264 miles (+1,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    468247122585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass72,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,011 miles
    Test number
    778345128386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working

  5. Fail72,011 miles (+606)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,011 miles
    Test number
    692423134905
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded and holed

  6. Pass71,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    559439646591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working

  7. Fail71,405 miles (+1,156)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    731013423776
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass70,249 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    838196880984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Fail70,249 miles (+612)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    518591695670
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  10. Pass69,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,637 miles
    Test number
    734249205301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail69,637 miles (+1,124)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,637 miles
    Test number
    819660536002
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Pass68,513 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    627387121364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working

  13. Fail68,511 miles (+1,315)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    363460542234
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working

  14. Pass67,196 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    110769984522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,842 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,842 miles
    Test number
    529679305066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail65,836 miles (+2,515)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,836 miles
    Test number
    565984364358
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass63,321 miles (+2,705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    159452253367
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass60,616 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    166052262345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Fail60,616 miles (+3,153)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    846112562399
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass57,463 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    756892061389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs deteriorating

  21. Fail57,462 miles (+3,356)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,462 miles
    Test number
    555612561336
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs deteriorating

  22. Pass54,106 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    280135750317
    • NoteFront brake discs badly corroded on inner edge

  23. Fail54,100 miles (+3,458)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    141754850326
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly corroded on inner edge

  24. Pass50,642 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,642 miles
    Test number
    962185159330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,098 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    394144868366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,396 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    244241567324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,031 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,031 miles
    Test number
    943052156333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    35,685 miles
    Test number
    472034705312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 OCS

Does V43 OCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 OCS expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 OCS?
The MOT on V43 OCS expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 OCS done?
V43 OCS was recorded at 74,447 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 2,242 miles a year.
Has V43 OCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 OCS has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V43 OCS 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 OCS find?
V43 OCS passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 at bulkhead; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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