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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,995 cc

V59 DMHMOT history

V59 DMH is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

V59 DMH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,253 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 DMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 DMH was last recorded at 141,253 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,701 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
4,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,253 miles
  • 2024 – 140,701 miles
  • 2023 – 139,015 miles
  • 2022 – 137,655 miles
  • 2021 – 136,593 miles
  • 2020 – 132,561 miles
  • 2019 – 129,094 miles
  • 2018 – 123,903 miles
  • 2017 – 120,118 miles
  • 2016 – 115,495 miles
  • 2015 – 110,350 miles
  • 2014 – 106,771 miles
  • 2013 – 99,775 miles
  • 2012 – 95,483 miles
  • 2011 – 91,314 miles
  • 2010 – 86,620 miles
  • 2009 – 80,935 miles
  • 2008 – 75,203 miles
  • 2007 – 66,888 miles
  • 2006 – 61,433 miles
  • 2005 – 55,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,253 miles
  • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear wheel arch poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,253 miles (+552)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,253 miles
    Test number
    334019816885
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass140,701 miles (+1,686)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,701 miles
    Test number
    630420205574
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,015 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,015 miles
    Test number
    976407301519
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,001 miles (+1,346)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,001 miles
    Test number
    845114869813
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,655 miles (+1,062)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,655 miles
    Test number
    721641860931
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Body not fully secure front & rear wings corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/wheel arch inner wing both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,593 miles (+4,032)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,593 miles
    Test number
    142487249656
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r & o/s/f wheel arch corrosion

  7. Pass132,561 miles (+40)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,561 miles
    Test number
    199039686845
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail132,521 miles (+3,427)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,521 miles
    Test number
    585022166146
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass129,094 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,094 miles
    Test number
    400109928487
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corrosion

  10. Fail129,094 miles (+5,191)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,094 miles
    Test number
    423856697622
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corrosion

  11. Pass123,903 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,903 miles
    Test number
    391734516274
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  12. Fail123,903 miles (+3,785)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,903 miles
    Test number
    393252363082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  13. Pass120,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    299372307394
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bushes & ball jonits wearing
    • AdvisoryUnderside & rear wheel arches corrosion

  14. Fail120,118 miles (+4,623)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    396961607533
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mount broken (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bushes & ball jonits wearing
    • AdvisoryUnderside & rear wheel arches corrosion

  15. Pass115,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,495 miles
    Test number
    636778082982
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened front roll bar (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear underside & wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail115,495 miles (+5,145)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,495 miles
    Test number
    516408268156
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nuts both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened front roll bar (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear underside & wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass110,350 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,350 miles
    Test number
    242937916388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass106,771 miles (+6,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,771 miles
    Test number
    878720154310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass99,775 miles (+4,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,775 miles
    Test number
    535321353365
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow

  20. Pass95,483 miles (+4,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,483 miles
    Test number
    647406042342
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow

  21. Pass91,314 miles (+4,694)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    326629641351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteHeadlamp patterns poor

  22. Pass86,620 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    494060850493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail86,551 miles (+5,616)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    983952440314
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass80,935 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,935 miles
    Test number
    982052859378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  25. Fail80,924 miles (+5,721)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,924 miles
    Test number
    282160059397
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass75,203 miles (+8,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,203 miles
    Test number
    584164438366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass66,888 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    751500147349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,433 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,433 miles
    Test number
    673398446367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,405 miles (+6,331)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,405 miles
    Test number
    703146646311
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass55,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    55,074 miles
    Test number
    821216845384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V59 DMH

Does V59 DMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V59 DMH is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V59 DMH?
The MOT on V59 DMH is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V59 DMH done?
V59 DMH was recorded at 141,253 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,308 miles a year.
Has V59 DMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 DMH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V59 DMH 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 V59 DMH find?
V59 DMH passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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