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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V693 DYXMOT history

V693 DYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

V693 DYX blue 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 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
64,464 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V693 DYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V693 DYX was last recorded at 64,464 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 6,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,256 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6,208 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,464 miles
  • 2022 – 58,256 miles
  • 2020 – 52,336 miles
  • 2019 – 47,620 miles
  • 2018 – 44,303 miles
  • 2017 – 41,116 miles
  • 2016 – 37,603 miles
  • 2015 – 34,362 miles
  • 2014 – 32,567 miles
  • 2013 – 30,464 miles
  • 2012 – 27,659 miles
  • 2011 – 25,318 miles
  • 2010 – 21,534 miles
  • 2009 – 18,761 miles
  • 2008 – 18,531 miles
  • 2007 – 17,827 miles
  • 2006 – 17,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,464 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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 number plate cracked

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Number Plate Slightly Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • EML light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,464 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,464 miles
    Test number
    970831714275
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    945791400407
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers slightly weak

  3. Pass58,256 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,256 miles
    Test number
    514789479080
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    621587946806
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,336 miles (+2,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,336 miles
    Test number
    162866953879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,113 miles (+2,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    137732963807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is starting to crack on the tread and sidewall
    • AdvisoryEngine is damp of oil
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryWiper blades

  7. Pass47,620 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    654416702184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNumber Plate Slightly Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail47,618 miles (+3,315)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    406311377002
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNumber Plate Slightly Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,303 miles (+3,187)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    207043359319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ and o/s (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass41,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    679207759071
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail41,116 miles (+3,513)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    523518915827
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMICHELIN ENERGY SAVER 195/65 R15 91V

  12. Pass37,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    634984437680
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall cut, cracked and perished

  13. Fail37,603 miles (+3,241)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    197057572432
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall cut, cracked and perished

  14. Pass34,362 miles (+1,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,362 miles
    Test number
    436792425042
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres outerwalls perished and cracked

  15. Pass32,567 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,567 miles
    Test number
    797023224048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,464 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,464 miles
    Test number
    166307713499
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass30,464 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,464 miles
    Test number
    875987113009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,659 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,659 miles
    Test number
    136050112067
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracks in treaded part of tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.

  19. Fail27,659 miles (+2,341)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,659 miles
    Test number
    338020312026
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMICHELIN ENERGY 195/65/R15 (91H)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracks in treaded part of tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.

  20. Fail25,318 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,318 miles
    Test number
    599023711074
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass25,318 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,318 miles
    Test number
    805033211014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,534 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,534 miles
    Test number
    211077500056
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass21,534 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,534 miles
    Test number
    442977300059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,761 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,761 miles
    Test number
    420160529070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass18,761 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,761 miles
    Test number
    532050129087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,531 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,531 miles
    Test number
    603132928071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,827 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,827 miles
    Test number
    523349027083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,189 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,189 miles
    Test number
    704071436082
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres starting to split on outer side walls.

Questions about V693 DYX

Does V693 DYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V693 DYX expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V693 DYX?
The MOT on V693 DYX expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V693 DYX done?
V693 DYX was recorded at 64,464 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has V693 DYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V693 DYX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V693 DYX 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 V693 DYX find?
V693 DYX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack, and 1 more.

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