BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V43 PDVMOT history
V43 PDV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 119,549 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V43 PDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V43 PDV was last recorded at 119,549 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 4,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 115,305 miles · 8 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,244 miles
- Average per year
- 3,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,549 miles
- 2024 – 115,305 miles
- 2023 – 112,030 miles
- 2022 – 105,496 miles
- 2020 – 105,488 miles
- 2019 – 104,472 miles
- 2018 – 102,866 miles
- 2017 – 98,147 miles
- 2016 – 91,431 miles
- 2015 – 88,168 miles
- 2014 – 82,710 miles
- 2013 – 79,408 miles
- 2012 – 74,710 miles
- 2011 – 71,009 miles
- 2010 – 64,857 miles
- 2009 – 56,369 miles
- 2008 – 50,937 miles
- 2007 – 44,717 miles
- 2006 – 39,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,549 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,549 miles (+4,244)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 119,549 miles
- Test number
- 328942033257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
Pass115,305 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 115,305 miles
- Test number
- 782990049437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
Fail115,305 miles (+8)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,305 miles
- Test number
- 964614756215
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
Fail115,297 miles (+3,267)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,297 miles
- Test number
- 396126662643
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass112,030 miles (+6,534)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 112,030 miles
- Test number
- 534740584381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear areas of corrosion
Pass105,496 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 105,496 miles
- Test number
- 209306292764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,488 miles (+1,016)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,488 miles
- Test number
- 157795070089
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of car signs of corrosion
Pass104,472 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 104,472 miles
- Test number
- 424140013803
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on legal limit in centre
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail104,466 miles (+1,600)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,466 miles
- Test number
- 646176505370
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on legal limit in centre
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,866 miles (+4,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 102,866 miles
- Test number
- 979807806798
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
Pass98,147 miles (+6,716)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 98,147 miles
- Test number
- 885212614900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 91,431 miles
- Test number
- 502389173420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,431 miles (+3,263)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,431 miles
- Test number
- 406654480438
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass88,168 miles (+5,458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 88,168 miles
- Test number
- 145509155128
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass82,710 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 82,710 miles
- Test number
- 978471004145
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail82,707 miles (+3,299)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,707 miles
- Test number
- 999369594045
- DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass79,408 miles (+4,698)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 79,408 miles
- Test number
- 325395903195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,710 miles (+3,701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,710 miles
- Test number
- 519215002195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,009 miles (+6,152)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 71,009 miles
- Test number
- 478572201110
- NoteN/s/f suspension lower arm joint mounting worn.
- NoteN/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge.
- NoteO/s/r inner wheel rim damaged.
Pass64,857 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 64,857 miles
- Test number
- 213046400420
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail64,812 miles (+8,443)7 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,812 miles
- Test number
- 660854000199
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass56,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 56,369 miles
- Test number
- 931255009161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,369 miles (+5,432)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,369 miles
- Test number
- 642785709138
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front, inner track rod ball joints have slight play
Pass50,937 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 50,937 miles
- Test number
- 213109008101
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,936 miles (+6,219)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,936 miles
- Test number
- 413058008160
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,717 miles (+4,820)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 44,717 miles
- Test number
- 434376407172
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAirbag warning light present.
Pass39,897 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 39,897 miles
- Test number
- 764463286059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
Questions about V43 PDV
- Does V43 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 PDV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V43 PDV?
- The MOT on V43 PDV is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V43 PDV done?
- V43 PDV was recorded at 119,549 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,915 miles a year.
- Has V43 PDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V43 PDV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on V43 PDV 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 PDV find?
- V43 PDV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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