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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V86 DPBMOT history

V86 DPB is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

V86 DPB red 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 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
110,496 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V86 DPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V86 DPB was last recorded at 110,496 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 2,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2019: 103,936 miles, lower than 107,959 miles on 13 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,414 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,082 miles
Average per year
1,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,496 miles
  • 2022 – 108,414 miles
  • 2021 – 107,444 miles
  • 2020 – 105,444 miles
  • 2019 – 103,951 miles
  • 2018 – 107,959 miles
  • 2017 – 101,708 miles
  • 2016 – 100,080 miles
  • 2015 – 98,230 miles
  • 2014 – 95,630 miles
  • 2013 – 93,490 miles
  • 2012 – 91,452 miles
  • 2011 – 88,859 miles
  • 2010 – 87,064 miles
  • 2009 – 84,980 miles
  • 2008 – 82,193 miles
  • 2006 – 79,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,496 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT 16%
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Handbrake 18%

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,496 miles (+2,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,496 miles
    Test number
    569157477988
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass108,414 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,414 miles
    Test number
    203742483892
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,444 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    434154179406
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake 18%
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,444 miles (+31)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    303536774442
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake 18%
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,413 miles (+1,969)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,413 miles
    Test number
    994609647660
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,444 miles (+1,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,444 miles
    Test number
    309371013126
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake 18%
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass103,951 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    489162104935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,936 miles (-4,023)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,936 miles
    Test number
    967541382531
    • DangerousFront Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,959 miles (+5,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,959 miles
    Test number
    733688767401
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail102,957 miles (+1,249)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,957 miles
    Test number
    783595264443
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass101,708 miles (+1,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    570050480188
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE 16%
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass100,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    366040262157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail100,080 miles (+1,850)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    753067405863
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass98,230 miles (+16)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    178250675498
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail98,214 miles (+2,584)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    349685765018
    • DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass95,630 miles (+2,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    939902854001
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,490 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    458902233031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,452 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    265437712034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,448 miles (+2,589)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    916246312039
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass88,859 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,859 miles
    Test number
    948009721053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,842 miles (+1,778)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,842 miles
    Test number
    358901921066
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  22. Pass87,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    954506620056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    942802020069
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass84,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,980 miles
    Test number
    760450339070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,980 miles (+2,787)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,980 miles
    Test number
    960669729017
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  26. Pass82,193 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    124896318082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail82,186 miles (+3,064)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    454070918002
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass79,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,122 miles
    Test number
    872479626218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V86 DPB

Does V86 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V86 DPB expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V86 DPB?
The MOT on V86 DPB expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V86 DPB done?
V86 DPB was recorded at 110,496 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 1,844 miles a year.
Has V86 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V86 DPB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on V86 DPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V86 DPB find?
V86 DPB passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; handbrake low effort 16%; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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