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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V49 DYWMOT history

V49 DYW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

V49 DYW black 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 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
171,896 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 DYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 DYW was last recorded at 171,896 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,893 miles · 31 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,896 miles
  • 2021 – 162,605 miles
  • 2020 – 158,330 miles
  • 2019 – 151,379 miles
  • 2018 – 143,457 miles
  • 2017 – 133,953 miles
  • 2016 – 128,421 miles
  • 2015 – 122,859 miles
  • 2014 – 114,194 miles
  • 2013 – 105,180 miles
  • 2012 – 97,898 miles
  • 2011 – 91,948 miles
  • 2010 – 85,980 miles
  • 2009 – 79,408 miles
  • 2008 – 71,852 miles
  • 2007 – 64,404 miles
  • 2006 – 58,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,896 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,896 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    171,896 miles
    Test number
    121162980743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,893 miles (+9,288)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,893 miles
    Test number
    229269540467
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,605 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,605 miles
    Test number
    849898567057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil light on dash
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath & both rear arches

  4. Fail162,602 miles (+4,272)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,602 miles
    Test number
    989701833998
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil light on dash
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath & both rear arches

  5. Pass158,330 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,330 miles
    Test number
    495144318672
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, sills and arches

  6. Fail158,330 miles (+6,951)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,330 miles
    Test number
    514975413818
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, sills and arches

  7. Pass151,379 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    151,379 miles
    Test number
    432041508384
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail151,379 miles (+7,922)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,379 miles
    Test number
    975876199957
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,457 miles (+130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,457 miles
    Test number
    857048292296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail143,327 miles (+9,374)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,327 miles
    Test number
    546129111314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass133,953 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,953 miles
    Test number
    252890459084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak suspect bad leak exhaust conaminated
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail133,953 miles (+5,532)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,953 miles
    Test number
    579333437352
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak suspect bad leak exhaust conaminated
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass128,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,421 miles
    Test number
    645436104573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,421 miles (+5,562)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,421 miles
    Test number
    674808596595
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass122,859 miles (+8,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,859 miles
    Test number
    319529655076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,194 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,194 miles
    Test number
    599683054096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,069 miles (+8,889)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,069 miles
    Test number
    727696344004
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass105,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    105,180 miles
    Test number
    907987043009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,180 miles (+7,282)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,180 miles
    Test number
    179767143061
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass97,898 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,898 miles
    Test number
    565294252033
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNail n/s/r tyre
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking

  21. Fail97,888 miles (+5,940)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    118242452496
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNail n/s/r tyre
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking

  22. Pass91,948 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,948 miles
    Test number
    999169541056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,911 miles (+5,931)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,911 miles
    Test number
    316717141025
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp rattle

  24. Pass85,980 miles (+6,572)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,980 miles
    Test number
    110337140048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,408 miles (+7,556)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    371885039093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,852 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,852 miles
    Test number
    181394018416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,404 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,404 miles
    Test number
    834880617085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    103470116050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 DYW

Does V49 DYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V49 DYW expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V49 DYW?
The MOT on V49 DYW expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V49 DYW done?
V49 DYW was recorded at 171,896 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has V49 DYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 DYW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V49 DYW 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 DYW find?
V49 DYW passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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