BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V87 DPCMOT history
V87 DPC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 151,140 mi
- At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,316 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V87 DPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V87 DPC was last recorded at 151,140 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 5,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 145,428 miles · 8 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,712 miles
- Average per year
- 7,316 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 151,140 miles
- 2021 – 145,428 miles
- 2020 – 138,281 miles
- 2019 – 132,796 miles
- 2018 – 127,836 miles
- 2015 – 116,747 miles
- 2014 – 109,423 miles
- 2013 – 98,460 miles
- 2012 – 89,385 miles
- 2011 – 81,168 miles
- 2010 – 72,205 miles
- 2009 – 63,684 miles
- 2008 – 52,961 miles
- 2007 – 42,670 miles
- 2006 – 37,665 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,140 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 151,140 miles
- Test number
- 910538136774
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail151,138 miles (+5,710)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,138 miles
- Test number
- 391365893472
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass145,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 145,428 miles
- Test number
- 749801243592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,428 miles (+7,147)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,428 miles
- Test number
- 855676788220
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,281 miles (+5,485)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 138,281 miles
- Test number
- 145382123988
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,796 miles (+4,960)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 132,796 miles
- Test number
- 723030209619
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,836 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 127,836 miles
- Test number
- 357959531355
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Fail127,836 miles (+11,089)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,836 miles
- Test number
- 306039967243
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,747 miles (+7,324)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 116,747 miles
- Test number
- 382559807825
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,423 miles (+3,688)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 109,423 miles
- Test number
- 389259374231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 105,735 miles
- Test number
- 307414854134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,735 miles (+7,275)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,735 miles
- Test number
- 569124454116
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 98,460 miles
- Test number
- 756166223253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,460 miles (+9,075)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,460 miles
- Test number
- 996166123249
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass89,385 miles (+8,217)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 89,385 miles
- Test number
- 456688622207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 81,168 miles
- Test number
- 195539541291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,168 miles (+8,963)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,168 miles
- Test number
- 679308041279
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front brake discs are worn
Pass72,205 miles (+8,521)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 72,205 miles
- Test number
- 871949820240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,684 miles (+10,723)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 63,684 miles
- Test number
- 331392459456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,961 miles (+10,291)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 52,961 miles
- Test number
- 221505648294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 42,670 miles
- Test number
- 374087657289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,670 miles (+5,005)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,670 miles
- Test number
- 862547257284
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 37,665 miles
- Test number
- 350455776466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V87 DPC
- Does V87 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V87 DPC expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V87 DPC?
- The MOT on V87 DPC expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V87 DPC done?
- V87 DPC was recorded at 151,140 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 7,316 miles a year.
- Has V87 DPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V87 DPC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on V87 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 V87 DPC find?
- V87 DPC passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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