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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V49 DMEMOT history

V49 DME is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 132,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

V49 DME blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,186 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 DME
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 DME was last recorded at 132,186 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,725 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,461 miles
Average per year
3,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,186 miles
  • 2025 – 130,725 miles
  • 2024 – 130,237 miles
  • 2023 – 128,654 miles
  • 2022 – 126,503 miles
  • 2021 – 124,950 miles
  • 2020 – 123,516 miles
  • 2019 – 121,451 miles
  • 2018 – 118,622 miles
  • 2017 – 115,037 miles
  • 2016 – 111,754 miles
  • 2014 – 111,321 miles
  • 2013 – 108,850 miles
  • 2012 – 105,310 miles
  • 2011 – 100,407 miles
  • 2010 – 94,761 miles
  • 2009 – 88,930 miles
  • 2008 – 81,303 miles
  • 2007 – 74,484 miles
  • 2006 – 67,610 miles
  • 2005 – 59,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,186 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • N/s/r & o/s/r chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,186 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,186 miles
    Test number
    795451443015
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,725 miles (+488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,725 miles
    Test number
    113204972959
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,237 miles (+1,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,237 miles
    Test number
    924921128134
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,654 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,654 miles
    Test number
    313614358130
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,654 miles (+2,151)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,654 miles
    Test number
    672583354755
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,503 miles (+1,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,503 miles
    Test number
    581820772574
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil and pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass124,950 miles (+1,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,950 miles
    Test number
    176051124289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass123,516 miles (+2,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,516 miles
    Test number
    884859374208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,451 miles (+2,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    457507497325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass118,622 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,622 miles
    Test number
    267711028026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limit (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp

  11. Fail118,618 miles (+3,581)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,618 miles
    Test number
    351365179921
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limit (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp

  12. Pass115,037 miles (+3,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,037 miles
    Test number
    121495464215
    • AdvisoryBoth front rollbar d bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes weak

  13. Pass111,754 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,754 miles
    Test number
    849665381536
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r chassis corroded

  14. Fail111,740 miles (+419)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,740 miles
    Test number
    379927911943
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r chassis corroded

  15. Pass111,321 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    179807784214
    • NoteRear no plate is delaminating

  16. Fail111,321 miles (+2,471)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    155017784211
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteThe rear number plate is delaminating

  17. Pass108,850 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,850 miles
    Test number
    368611583416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,847 miles (+3,537)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,847 miles
    Test number
    348240683239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass105,310 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,310 miles
    Test number
    179539372240
    • 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)

  20. Fail105,264 miles (+4,857)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,264 miles
    Test number
    837006372235
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass100,407 miles (+5,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    100,407 miles
    Test number
    769027771204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass94,761 miles (+5,831)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,761 miles
    Test number
    431728570230
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s front tyre outer wall.

  23. Pass88,930 miles (+244)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    100571889252
    • NoteMinor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split.
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE AND NEAR TO LIMITS IN PLACES.
    • NoteRear brake pipes to offside and nearside brake hoses are badly corroded in places.

  24. Fail88,686 miles (+7,383)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    754612079296
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMinor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split.
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE AND NEAR TO LIMITS IN PLACES.
    • NoteRear brake pipes to offside and nearside brake hoses are badly corroded in places.

  25. Pass81,303 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    322805978468
    • NoteNear side ffront tyre has small amount of damage to side wall.
    • NoteNear side front brake hose slightly twisted.
    • NoteNear side rear brake pipe corroded near to limit by fuel tank.

  26. Fail81,300 miles (+6,816)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    890885278218
    • FailureTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNear side ffront tyre has small amount of damage to side wall.
    • NoteNear side front brake hose slightly twisted.
    • NoteNear side rear brake pipe corroded near to limit by fuel tank.

  27. Pass74,484 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    643176857232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,469 miles (+6,859)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    391875857407
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass67,610 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    613836976287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail66,970 miles (+7,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,970 miles
    Test number
    723109456278
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass59,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    693322465264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 DME

Does V49 DME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 DME is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V49 DME?
The MOT on V49 DME is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 DME done?
V49 DME was recorded at 132,186 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,429 miles a year.
Has V49 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 DME has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V49 DME 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 V49 DME find?
V49 DME passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; front oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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