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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V82 DPLMOT history

V82 DPL is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 98,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

V82 DPL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,958 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V82 DPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V82 DPL was last recorded at 98,958 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,270 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
688 miles
Average per year
2,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,958 miles
  • 2025 – 98,270 miles
  • 2024 – 97,733 miles
  • 2023 – 97,298 miles
  • 2022 – 96,965 miles
  • 2021 – 96,108 miles
  • 2020 – 95,303 miles
  • 2018 – 91,690 miles
  • 2017 – 87,564 miles
  • 2016 – 83,941 miles
  • 2015 – 78,970 miles
  • 2014 – 75,231 miles
  • 2013 – 71,487 miles
  • 2012 – 68,104 miles
  • 2011 – 65,736 miles
  • 2010 – 64,835 miles
  • 2009 – 64,234 miles
  • 2008 – 60,486 miles
  • 2007 – 55,884 miles
  • 2006 – 50,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,958 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,958 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,958 miles
    Test number
    144617260645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,270 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    407480120376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,733 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,733 miles
    Test number
    518708968501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,731 miles (+433)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,731 miles
    Test number
    319843158820
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corrosion on both NSR brake pipes in different places- highlighted with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body has an unsafe modification Tow hook fitted that is likely to cause injury to a pedestrian upon impact (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS lamp illuminated behind object used to disguise lamp (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  5. Pass97,298 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    878974429194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,293 miles (+328)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,293 miles
    Test number
    478082953095
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass96,965 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,965 miles
    Test number
    416471953688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    613187137883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,108 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    474372286034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,102 miles (+799)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,102 miles
    Test number
    427460980749
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass95,303 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    151818239381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail95,302 miles (+3,612)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,302 miles
    Test number
    516300227200
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass91,690 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    790125920463
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Fail91,625 miles (+4,061)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,625 miles
    Test number
    467584141657
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  15. Pass87,564 miles (+3,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    901512374936
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass83,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    170210014899
    • AdvisoryCentre Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Fail83,941 miles (+4,971)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    554860165206
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass78,970 miles (+3,739)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,970 miles
    Test number
    564344177223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  19. Pass75,231 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,231 miles
    Test number
    398622174477
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail75,231 miles (+3,744)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,231 miles
    Test number
    645270574282
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil low
  21. Pass71,487 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,487 miles
    Test number
    276008083271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,467 miles (+3,363)5 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,467 miles
    Test number
    687675683259
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass68,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    375151472467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,104 miles (+2,368)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    289921872226
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  25. Pass65,736 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    926156671256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAux belts perished and cracked
  26. Fail65,736 miles (+901)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    155116171264
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAux belts perished and cracked
  27. Fail64,835 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,835 miles
    Test number
    334196860480
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  28. Pass64,835 miles (+601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,835 miles
    Test number
    440046260233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  29. Pass64,234 miles (+3,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    360112179464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  30. Pass60,486 miles (+4,602)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    440054198263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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
  31. Pass55,884 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    232983587221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail55,881 miles (+4,882)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,881 miles
    Test number
    790575677298
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  33. Pass50,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,999 miles
    Test number
    951028976236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V82 DPL

Does V82 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V82 DPL is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V82 DPL?
The MOT on V82 DPL is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V82 DPL done?
V82 DPL was recorded at 98,958 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
Has V82 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V82 DPL has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V82 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 V82 DPL find?
V82 DPL passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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