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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V69 DPCMOT history

V69 DPC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

V69 DPC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,935 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V69 DPC
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
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V69 DPC was last recorded at 112,935 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 9,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,005 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,930 miles
Average per year
3,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,935 miles
  • 2025 – 103,005 miles
  • 2021 – 98,208 miles
  • 2020 – 94,502 miles
  • 2019 – 89,234 miles
  • 2018 – 85,294 miles
  • 2017 – 81,418 miles
  • 2016 – 74,470 miles
  • 2015 – 71,771 miles
  • 2014 – 68,751 miles
  • 2013 – 65,966 miles
  • 2012 – 61,921 miles
  • 2011 – 59,368 miles
  • 2010 – 56,157 miles
  • 2009 – 52,201 miles
  • 2008 – 48,146 miles
  • 2007 – 42,761 miles
  • 2006 – 36,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,935 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,935 miles (+9,930)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,935 miles
    Test number
    508626756001
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,005 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,005 miles
    Test number
    998607605749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,208 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,208 miles
    Test number
    677012290602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail98,201 miles (+3,699)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    887278133197
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed [at inner edge] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [lower inner ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise; Offside headlamp has slight condensation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded [at both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing [at both sides] (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy [at both sides] (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,502 miles (+63)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,502 miles
    Test number
    873965316576
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail94,439 miles (+5,205)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,439 miles
    Test number
    694963666146
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  7. Pass89,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    239944142530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wire loom not fitted to pads

  8. Fail89,234 miles (+3,940)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    440034357974
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both fronts[ change round wheels] (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wire loom not fitted to pads

  9. Pass85,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    206612062771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,294 miles (+3,876)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    699107435969
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass81,418 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    985261255715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,201 miles (+6,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    983597419948
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass74,470 miles (+2,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    819172718950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass71,771 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    589345685007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,751 miles (+2,785)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,751 miles
    Test number
    556061884083
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in both front lower arms

  16. Pass65,966 miles (+4,045)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,966 miles
    Test number
    206418583030
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • NoteOff side head lamp has slight condensation

  17. Pass61,921 miles (+2,553)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,921 miles
    Test number
    146744982494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges and perrished

  18. Pass59,368 miles (+57)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,368 miles
    Test number
    415624081029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished on sidewalls
    • NoteBoth headlights poor
    • NoteNearside wing mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOffside rear jacking block missing
    • NoteOffside steering arm has play(quite alot)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  19. Fail59,311 miles (+3,154)1 failure4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    447318271050
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished on sidewalls
    • NoteBoth headlights poor
    • NoteNearside wing mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOffside rear jacking block missing
    • NoteOffside steering arm has play(quite alot)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  20. Pass56,157 miles (+18)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    701573680018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  21. Fail56,139 miles (+3,938)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    613561580069
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  22. Pass52,201 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    103593879412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMovement in lower suspension arms
    • NoteWipers in poor condition

  23. Fail52,201 miles (+4,055)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    263713579034
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMovement in lower suspension arms
    • NoteWipers in poor condition

  24. Pass48,146 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    542059078044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHEAT SHEILD LOOSE UNDER CAR
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT STEERING ARM

  25. Fail48,146 miles (+5,385)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    723428978015
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHEAT SHEILD LOOSE UNDER CAR
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT STEERING ARM

  26. Pass42,761 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,761 miles
    Test number
    443299077056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    712233076078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V69 DPC

Does V69 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V69 DPC is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V69 DPC?
The MOT on V69 DPC is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V69 DPC done?
V69 DPC was recorded at 112,935 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,784 miles a year.
Has V69 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V69 DPC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on V69 DPC 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 V69 DPC find?
V69 DPC passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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