BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V61 DPMMOT history
V61 DPM is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,036 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 188,036 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V61 DPM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V61 DPM was last recorded at 188,036 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 12,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Sept 2012: 64,977 miles, lower than 64,997 miles on 7 Sept 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 175,541 miles · 25 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,495 miles
- Average per year
- 7,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,036 miles
- 2024 – 175,541 miles
- 2023 – 158,240 miles
- 2021 – 131,873 miles
- 2020 – 120,378 miles
- 2018 – 105,876 miles
- 2017 – 87,479 miles
- 2016 – 83,297 miles
- 2015 – 80,187 miles
- 2014 – 74,161 miles
- 2013 – 69,088 miles
- 2012 – 64,977 miles
- 2011 – 59,517 miles
- 2010 – 56,787 miles
- 2009 – 54,314 miles
- 2008 – 52,876 miles
- 2007 – 51,904 miles
- 2006 – 50,732 miles
- 2005 – 48,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,036 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,036 miles (+12,495)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 188,036 miles
- Test number
- 154264384898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,541 miles (+17,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 175,541 miles
- Test number
- 883022479210
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,240 miles (+26,367)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 158,240 miles
- Test number
- 783532018007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,873 miles (+11,495)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 131,873 miles
- Test number
- 656128919443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,378 miles (+14,502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 120,378 miles
- Test number
- 160398187032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,876 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,876 miles
- Test number
- 280358000844
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail105,876 miles (+18,397)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,876 miles
- Test number
- 376653610175
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass87,479 miles (+4,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 87,479 miles
- Test number
- 794272518052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass83,297 miles (+3,110)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 83,297 miles
- Test number
- 458255841516
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass80,187 miles (+6,026)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 80,187 miles
- Test number
- 390987253998
- AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake hose slightly perished
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
Pass74,161 miles (+5,073)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 74,161 miles
- Test number
- 278681354259
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSlight oil leak from transmission
Pass69,088 miles (+4,111)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,088 miles
- Test number
- 455367143255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass64,977 miles (-20)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,977 miles
- Test number
- 828184352236
- NoteOffside front shock absorber slight movement in top mount
Fail64,997 miles (+5,480)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,997 miles
- Test number
- 787651852250
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteOffside front shock absorber slight movement in top mount
Pass59,517 miles (+2,730)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 59,517 miles
- Test number
- 347218631492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,787 miles (+2,473)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 56,787 miles
- Test number
- 313068210424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,314 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 54,314 miles
- Test number
- 732037149282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,289 miles (+1,413)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,289 miles
- Test number
- 291204049250
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,876 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 52,876 miles
- Test number
- 342189148413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail52,876 miles (+972)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,876 miles
- Test number
- 452257248225
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass51,904 miles (+1,172)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,904 miles
- Test number
- 162044437243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,732 miles (+2,340)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 50,732 miles
- Test number
- 302332446247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 48,392 miles
- Test number
- 643495045282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V61 DPM
- Does V61 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V61 DPM expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V61 DPM?
- The MOT on V61 DPM expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V61 DPM done?
- V61 DPM was recorded at 188,036 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 7,108 miles a year.
- Has V61 DPM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V61 DPM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on V61 DPM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V61 DPM find?
- V61 DPM passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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