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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V81 DPLMOT history

V81 DPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

V81 DPL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,917 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 DPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 DPL was last recorded at 106,917 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 8,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,160 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,757 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,917 miles
  • 2025 – 98,160 miles
  • 2023 – 91,584 miles
  • 2022 – 83,255 miles
  • 2020 – 63,545 miles
  • 2019 – 53,116 miles
  • 2018 – 41,430 miles
  • 2017 – 36,283 miles
  • 2014 – 35,598 miles
  • 2013 – 34,932 miles
  • 2012 – 34,565 miles
  • 2011 – 34,564 miles
  • 2010 – 33,349 miles
  • 2009 – 32,845 miles
  • 2008 – 28,710 miles
  • 2007 – 21,854 miles
  • 2006 – 19,317 miles
  • 2005 – 15,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,917 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from prop shaft oil seal area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    413334385989
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail106,917 miles (+8,757)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    424945438049
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass98,160 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    288689355200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail98,107 miles (+6,523)3 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,107 miles
    Test number
    378497973883
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,584 miles (+8,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    114137993402
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern only just visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern only just visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,255 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    864824913599
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamp lenses broken

  7. Fail83,255 miles (+10,523)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    627073459872
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamp lenses broken

  8. Pass72,732 miles (+21)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,732 miles
    Test number
    351629300258
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from prop shaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly deteiorated due to oil contamination (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, only just meets MOT requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, only just meets MOT requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp light intensity slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread on limit and inner edge bald, only just meets MOT requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light not working

  9. Fail72,711 miles (+9,166)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    806499479192
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner balljoint excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from prop shaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly deteiorated due to oil contamination (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, only just meets MOT requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, only just meets MOT requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp light intensity slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread on limit and inner edge bald, only just meets MOT requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light not working

  10. Pass63,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,545 miles
    Test number
    693242771186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,545 miles (+10,429)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,545 miles
    Test number
    290187780093
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass53,116 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,116 miles
    Test number
    952461293513
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belts perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger brackets corroded

  13. Fail53,104 miles (+11,674)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,104 miles
    Test number
    162239976524
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belts perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger brackets corroded

  14. Pass41,430 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,430 miles
    Test number
    737128783006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,283 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,283 miles
    Test number
    619867280120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,279 miles (+681)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,279 miles
    Test number
    848892519565
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs rusty condition

  17. Pass35,598 miles (+666)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,598 miles
    Test number
    555062054295
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass34,932 miles (+367)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,932 miles
    Test number
    785855493028
    • NoteADVICE all round brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass34,565 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    405035902086
    • NoteAll discs corroded

  20. Fail34,564 miles (+1,215)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,564 miles
    Test number
    518524761371
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll discs corroded

  21. Pass33,349 miles (+504)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,349 miles
    Test number
    642461050231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail32,845 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,845 miles
    Test number
    180834849214
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass32,845 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,845 miles
    Test number
    674684949289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,710 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,710 miles
    Test number
    823835638224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,854 miles
    Test number
    950107337274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,854 miles (+2,537)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,854 miles
    Test number
    343866137452
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • NoteAll front and rear tyres are on minimum wear limit of 1.6 mm on tread.
    • NoteAll front and rear tyres developing cracks on outer walls.
    • NoteFront windscreen has minor chips in zone A contained within 10 mm.
    • NoteHeavy oil leak from gearbox.
    • NoteOffside headlamp aim not checked because its not working,

  27. Pass19,317 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,317 miles
    Test number
    190947936253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    15,937 miles
    Test number
    613417535212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 DPL

Does V81 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 DPL is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 DPL?
The MOT on V81 DPL is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 DPL done?
V81 DPL was recorded at 106,917 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has V81 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 DPL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V81 DPL 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 V81 DPL find?
V81 DPL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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