BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V71 DPCMOT history
V71 DPC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 216,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 216,690 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,305 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V71 DPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V71 DPC was last recorded at 216,690 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 6,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 209,714 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,976 miles
- Average per year
- 8,305 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 216,690 miles
- 2024 – 209,714 miles
- 2023 – 199,604 miles
- 2022 – 189,131 miles
- 2021 – 177,872 miles
- 2020 – 168,548 miles
- 2019 – 155,068 miles
- 2018 – 140,844 miles
- 2017 – 125,456 miles
- 2016 – 121,811 miles
- 2015 – 116,369 miles
- 2014 – 108,439 miles
- 2012 – 101,539 miles
- 2010 – 90,698 miles
- 2009 – 81,538 miles
- 2008 – 71,978 miles
- 2007 – 64,326 miles
- 2006 – 58,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,690 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills showing signs of corrosion
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,690 miles (+6,976)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 216,690 miles
- Test number
- 383375132706
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Pass209,714 miles (+10,110)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 209,714 miles
- Test number
- 229970166066
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass199,604 miles (+37)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 199,604 miles
- Test number
- 846225914715
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail199,567 miles (+10,436)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,567 miles
- Test number
- 669361695887
- DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,131 miles (+11,259)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 189,131 miles
- Test number
- 584466565722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass177,872 miles (+9,324)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 177,872 miles
- Test number
- 151586816612
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,548 miles (+13,480)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 168,548 miles
- Test number
- 667694190040
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass155,068 miles (+354)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 155,068 miles
- Test number
- 345109901332
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake effort on pass mark
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail154,714 miles (+13,870)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,714 miles
- Test number
- 467449809263
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake effort on pass mark
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass140,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 140,844 miles
- Test number
- 181005173808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,844 miles (+15,388)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,844 miles
- Test number
- 481172901810
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass125,456 miles (+3,645)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 125,456 miles
- Test number
- 290039010459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,811 miles (+5,442)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 121,811 miles
- Test number
- 504634231691
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has had a repair to tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass116,369 miles (+7,930)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 116,369 miles
- Test number
- 558402445113
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres worn inner tread
- NoteNearside wiper split
Pass108,439 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 108,439 miles
- Test number
- 569145074179
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm [legal limit]
Fail108,439 miles (+6,900)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,439 miles
- Test number
- 245315074157
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm [legal limit]
Pass101,539 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 101,539 miles
- Test number
- 756805272105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,537 miles (+10,839)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,537 miles
- Test number
- 265224972418
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass90,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 90,698 miles
- Test number
- 804964770296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,698 miles (+9,160)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,698 miles
- Test number
- 740993270258
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass81,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 81,538 miles
- Test number
- 632133959258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,538 miles (+9,560)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,538 miles
- Test number
- 442392859222
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass71,978 miles (+7,652)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 71,978 miles
- Test number
- 442667348220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,326 miles (+6,140)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 64,326 miles
- Test number
- 844609647266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 58,186 miles
- Test number
- 494262376276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V71 DPC
- Does V71 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 DPC is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V71 DPC?
- The MOT on V71 DPC is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V71 DPC done?
- V71 DPC was recorded at 216,690 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 8,305 miles a year.
- Has V71 DPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V71 DPC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on V71 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 V71 DPC find?
- V71 DPC passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 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; both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.
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