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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,500 cc

V61 DRDMOT history

V61 DRD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

V61 DRD 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 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
71,899 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 DRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 DRD was last recorded at 71,899 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 2,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,189 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,710 miles
Average per year
2,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,899 miles
  • 2022 – 69,189 miles
  • 2021 – 67,073 miles
  • 2020 – 64,059 miles
  • 2019 – 59,719 miles
  • 2017 – 57,417 miles
  • 2015 – 56,255 miles
  • 2014 – 53,560 miles
  • 2013 – 50,310 miles
  • 2012 – 47,144 miles
  • 2011 – 44,369 miles
  • 2010 – 41,544 miles
  • 2009 – 39,017 miles
  • 2007 – 37,329 miles
  • 2006 – 33,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,899 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    162195466455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail71,899 miles (+2,710)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    619017498797
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass69,189 miles (+2,116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,189 miles
    Test number
    537233458646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass67,073 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,073 miles
    Test number
    295299181688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,059 miles
    Test number
    201338629745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,057 miles
    Test number
    843237031911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail64,057 miles (+4,338)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,057 miles
    Test number
    157288084816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,719 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,719 miles
    Test number
    890180796835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,417 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    742456415183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,255 miles (+2,695)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    617121650298
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass53,560 miles (+3,250)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    278157884213
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s steering arm slight play at steering rack

  12. Pass50,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    535380193234
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail50,309 miles (+3,165)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,309 miles
    Test number
    247980493299
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass47,144 miles (+2,775)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,144 miles
    Test number
    749411792262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note*AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON*
    • NoteCondensation inside nearside headlight slightly affecting beam pattern
    • NoteNearside front tyre has worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre has worn inner edge

  15. Pass44,369 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    537365081291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail44,369 miles (+2,825)2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    707775381227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass41,544 miles (+2,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,544 miles
    Test number
    301421790485
    • NoteSmall stone chip upper windscreen right side of mirror

  18. Pass39,017 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,017 miles
    Test number
    484754579229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,329 miles (+3,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,329 miles
    Test number
    581135397226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass33,968 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    950175366242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,487 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,487 miles
    Test number
    160416756222
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V61 DRD

Does V61 DRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 DRD expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 DRD?
The MOT on V61 DRD expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 DRD done?
V61 DRD was recorded at 71,899 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 2,265 miles a year.
Has V61 DRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 DRD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V61 DRD 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 V61 DRD find?
V61 DRD passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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