BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V52 DPMMOT history
V52 DPM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,375 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 122,375 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,983 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V52 DPM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
V52 DPM was last recorded at 122,375 miles on 10 Jun 2024, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 121,703 miles · 3 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 672 miles
- Average per year
- 3,983 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 122,375 miles
- 2022 – 121,703 miles
- 2021 – 120,294 miles
- 2020 – 120,232 miles
- 2019 – 119,620 miles
- 2018 – 118,336 miles
- 2017 – 111,477 miles
- 2016 – 108,718 miles
- 2015 – 103,476 miles
- 2014 – 101,398 miles
- 2013 – 97,034 miles
- 2012 – 93,442 miles
- 2011 – 84,522 miles
- 2010 – 77,237 miles
- 2009 – 70,902 miles
- 2008 – 64,916 miles
- 2007 – 59,082 miles
- 2006 – 50,719 miles
- 2005 – 47,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail122,375 miles
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repaired with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repaired with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2010
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail122,375 miles (+672)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,375 miles
- Test number
- 374371072666
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repaired with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repaired with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass121,703 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 121,703 miles
- Test number
- 276163097256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass120,294 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 120,294 miles
- Test number
- 831296821327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,232 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 120,232 miles
- Test number
- 534608466703
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,232 miles (+612)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,232 miles
- Test number
- 266962588060
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,620 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 119,620 miles
- Test number
- 455137964686
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail119,598 miles (+1,262)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,598 miles
- Test number
- 156174816559
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,336 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 118,336 miles
- Test number
- 242088144638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,335 miles (+6,858)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,335 miles
- Test number
- 911162736332
- MajorEmissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass111,477 miles (+2,759)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 111,477 miles
- Test number
- 815479510541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip (3.6.B.2c)
Pass108,718 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 108,718 miles
- Test number
- 466800515102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,628 miles (+5,152)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,628 miles
- Test number
- 942625798066
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass103,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 103,476 miles
- Test number
- 613569866237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,476 miles (+2,078)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,476 miles
- Test number
- 376103165028
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass101,398 miles (+4,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 101,398 miles
- Test number
- 175422864269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass97,034 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 97,034 miles
- Test number
- 249008543281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,442 miles (+8,920)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 93,442 miles
- Test number
- 467129822290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass84,522 miles (+7,285)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 84,522 miles
- Test number
- 328815231252
- NoteOsf flexi hose
Pass77,237 miles (+6,335)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 77,237 miles
- Test number
- 374490730410
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight corosion on brake pipes to rear
Pass70,902 miles (+5,986)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 70,902 miles
- Test number
- 613333539208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,916 miles (+5,834)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 64,916 miles
- Test number
- 830876728292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,082 miles (+8,363)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 59,082 miles
- Test number
- 714229947243
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass50,719 miles (+3,230)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 50,719 miles
- Test number
- 253253376484
- 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)
- NoteOff side front tyre cracking on side wall not through to cords
Pass47,489 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 47,489 miles
- Test number
- 480404235251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V52 DPM
- Does V52 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V52 DPM expired on 8 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V52 DPM?
- The MOT on V52 DPM expired on 8 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V52 DPM done?
- V52 DPM was recorded at 122,375 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2024, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
- Has V52 DPM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V52 DPM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on V52 DPM 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 V52 DPM find?
- V52 DPM failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2024 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repaired with body filler; nearside track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repaired with body filler, and 3 more.
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