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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V57 DPCMOT history

V57 DPC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

V57 DPC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
168,820 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 DPC
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
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V57 DPC was last recorded at 168,820 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 4,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,449 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,371 miles
Average per year
4,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,820 miles
  • 2023 – 164,449 miles
  • 2022 – 161,197 miles
  • 2021 – 159,345 miles
  • 2020 – 158,008 miles
  • 2019 – 155,776 miles
  • 2018 – 153,708 miles
  • 2017 – 152,582 miles
  • 2016 – 150,902 miles
  • 2015 – 148,857 miles
  • 2014 – 145,063 miles
  • 2013 – 133,526 miles
  • 2012 – 133,278 miles
  • 2011 – 128,840 miles
  • 2010 – 121,330 miles
  • 2009 – 112,049 miles
  • 2007 – 93,646 miles
  • 2006 – 83,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,820 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,820 miles
    Test number
    755682425945
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,813 miles (+4,364)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,813 miles
    Test number
    824846383439
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,449 miles
    Test number
    957917216283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,449 miles (+3,252)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,449 miles
    Test number
    842948843176
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass161,197 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,197 miles
    Test number
    877526172937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,345 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,345 miles
    Test number
    320084980789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,344 miles (+1,336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,344 miles
    Test number
    759354788833
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass158,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,008 miles
    Test number
    497335127409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,007 miles (+2,231)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,007 miles
    Test number
    398008884439
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass155,776 miles (+2,068)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,776 miles
    Test number
    391397377722
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,708 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,708 miles
    Test number
    153030550396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass152,582 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    152,582 miles
    Test number
    543930275970
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass150,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    150,902 miles
    Test number
    186832249469
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints

  14. Fail150,902 miles (+2,045)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,902 miles
    Test number
    389513857780
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints

  15. Pass148,857 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,857 miles
    Test number
    118939025013
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail148,857 miles (+3,794)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,857 miles
    Test number
    798759625026
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass145,063 miles (+72)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    145,063 miles
    Test number
    986984334011
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail144,991 miles (+11,465)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,991 miles
    Test number
    509657924043
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass133,526 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    133,526 miles
    Test number
    936275523002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,480 miles (+202)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,480 miles
    Test number
    737013423024
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass133,278 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    133,278 miles
    Test number
    729428212021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass128,840 miles (+7,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    128,840 miles
    Test number
    628245121014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass121,330 miles (+9,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    121,330 miles
    Test number
    283122620020
    • 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)

  24. Pass112,049 miles (+18,403)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    112,049 miles
    Test number
    250726219064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass93,646 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,646 miles
    Test number
    420239627069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    83,542 miles
    Test number
    833094836055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V57 DPC

Does V57 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V57 DPC expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V57 DPC?
The MOT on V57 DPC expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V57 DPC done?
V57 DPC was recorded at 168,820 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 4,736 miles a year.
Has V57 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 DPC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V57 DPC 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 V57 DPC find?
V57 DPC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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