BMW 3 SERIES A4DPN has 26 MOTs

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This 2003 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 53,734 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 12:00.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 24th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

A4DPN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH APRIL 202753,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Power Steering Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH APRIL 202653,734 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Power Steering Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH APRIL 202524TH APRIL 202652,840 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH APRIL 202552,840 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202424TH APRIL 202552,263 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED19TH APRIL 202452,259 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202323RD APRIL 202450,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST APRIL 202220TH APRIL 202349,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Body Showing Accident Damage
FAILED11TH APRIL 202249,066 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Body Showing Accident Damage
  5. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH MARCH 202116TH MARCH 202248,195 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Only Just Meets Requirements
PASSED12TH MARCH 202016TH MARCH 202147,315 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201916TH MARCH 202043,513 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST MARCH 201816TH MARCH 201936,493 MI
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 201836,479 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has Cuts To Outer Sidewall
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201716TH MARCH 201835,475 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre Has Perish Cracks
  6. ADVISORY - Small Cuts To Sidewalls Of All Tyres
PASSED10TH MARCH 201616TH MARCH 201734,598 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges
  4. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED9TH MARCH 201516TH MARCH 201633,302 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED17TH MARCH 201416TH MARCH 201531,288 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED15TH MARCH 201314TH MARCH 201427,908 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED7TH MARCH 201210TH MARCH 201325,372 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED10TH MARCH 201110TH MARCH 201223,310 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED11TH MARCH 201010TH MARCH 201120,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED11TH MARCH 200910TH MARCH 201016,508 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f And N/s/r Tyre Outer Walls Slight Cut Near The Wheel Bead
PASSED11TH MARCH 200810TH MARCH 200914,380 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/f And N/s/r Tyres Outer Walls Bead Area Minor Cuts
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20075TH FEBRUARY 200812,175 MI
PASSED27TH JANUARY 200626TH JANUARY 200710,407 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A4DPN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

A4DPN MOT Comments

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A4DPN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 53,734 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,336 miles

A4DPN FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration A4DPN was manufactured on Thursday 6th February 2003 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 53,734 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 2,336 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A4DPN has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 54 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does A4DPN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 A4DPN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A4DPN Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 A4DPN does have Tax. Read more

When does A4DPN Tax expire?

The current Tax for A4DPN will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A4DPN MOT expire?

The current MOT for A4DPN will expire in 7 months on Saturday 24th April 2027. Read more

When did A4DPN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A4DPN was on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 12:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A4DPN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for A4DPN we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A4DPN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for A4DPN we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A4DPN?

A4DPN is registered as a 2003 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has A4DPN done?

The odometer reading for A4DPN at the last MOT in April 2026 was 53,734 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,336 miles per year. Read more

How old is A4DPN?

The vehicle A4DPN was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 6th February 2003. Read more

What colour is A4DPN?

The official colour of A4DPN is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does A4DPN have?

A4DPN has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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