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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V692 DBDMOT history

V692 DBD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

V692 DBD blue 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,177 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V692 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V692 DBD was last recorded at 157,177 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,134 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,043 miles
Average per year
5,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,177 miles
  • 2025 – 155,134 miles
  • 2024 – 152,573 miles
  • 2023 – 149,907 miles
  • 2022 – 146,588 miles
  • 2020 – 143,083 miles
  • 2019 – 136,856 miles
  • 2018 – 129,707 miles
  • 2017 – 122,428 miles
  • 2016 – 115,286 miles
  • 2015 – 108,361 miles
  • 2014 – 102,070 miles
  • 2013 – 96,029 miles
  • 2012 – 88,519 miles
  • 2011 – 81,906 miles
  • 2010 – 74,254 miles
  • 2009 – 67,064 miles
  • 2008 – 58,441 miles
  • 2007 – 52,812 miles
  • 2006 – 46,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,177 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,177 miles (+2,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,177 miles
    Test number
    813085862690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass155,134 miles (+2,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,134 miles
    Test number
    205733530956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,573 miles (+2,666)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,573 miles
    Test number
    531988525505
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass149,907 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,907 miles
    Test number
    598368926093
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,907 miles (+3,319)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,907 miles
    Test number
    155170208292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,588 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,588 miles
    Test number
    110046322425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,083 miles (+6,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,083 miles
    Test number
    647863548861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,856 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,856 miles
    Test number
    594616304064
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail136,856 miles (+7,149)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,856 miles
    Test number
    598345404570
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,707 miles (+7,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    598130465535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    546562452081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail122,428 miles (+7,142)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    680301050502
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass115,286 miles (+6,925)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,286 miles
    Test number
    873718642068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass108,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,361 miles
    Test number
    769615995108
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail108,361 miles (+6,291)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,361 miles
    Test number
    875105395146
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass102,070 miles (+6,041)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,070 miles
    Test number
    636899284111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass96,029 miles (+7,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    726491393134
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass88,519 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    215575482421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,906 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    137887681162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    384230890115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,254 miles (+7,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    381369780117
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass67,064 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    390407599169
    • NoteNoise from o/s/f wheel when spun round

  23. Fail67,064 miles (+8,623)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    421634099116
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNoise from o/s/f wheel when spun round

  24. Pass58,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    261339798190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,441 miles (+5,629)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    273458898110
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front and both rear direction indicator bulbs are slightly discoloured

  26. Pass52,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    360698597115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,812 miles (+34)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    973654697185
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteHeavy corrossion to exhaust mounting bracket to gearbox
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSlight oil seapage from gearbox
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arm joints

  28. Fail52,778 miles (+5,946)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,778 miles
    Test number
    643399787101
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  29. Pass46,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,832 miles
    Test number
    480478886131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail46,832 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,832 miles
    Test number
    424098686128
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V692 DBD

Does V692 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V692 DBD is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V692 DBD?
The MOT on V692 DBD is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V692 DBD done?
V692 DBD was recorded at 157,177 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,658 miles a year.
Has V692 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V692 DBD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V692 DBD 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 V692 DBD find?
V692 DBD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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