When you're about to buy or sell a used car, one of the most important things is confirming that what the seller tells you about the car actually matches what's officially on record. That's exactly what a DMR report does — it pulls the car's history directly from the Danish Motor Vehicle Agency's register, so you get an objective picture instead of having to trust a verbal explanation.
What does DMR stand for?
DMR is short for Det Digitale Motorregister (the Digital Motor Register) — the central register held by the Danish Motor Vehicle Agency (Motorstyrelsen), where every vehicle registered in Denmark is listed with its technical data, inspection history and mileage readings. The register is, among other things, the reason inspection centres like Aktiv Bilsyn can see a vehicle's full inspection history, regardless of where earlier inspections took place.
What does a DMR report include?
A DMR report gathers the key register information about a specific vehicle into one clear document. It typically includes:
- Inspection history — dates of previous periodic inspections, registration inspections and re-inspections, and whether the car was approved
- Mileage development — the mileage readings recorded at each inspection, so you can see whether the progression looks natural
- Technical data — information such as make, model, first registration date and vehicle category
The overall mileage development is especially useful, because it makes it possible to spot if a car's odometer doesn't match the figures historically recorded at inspection — one of the most common issues when buying a used car.
When do you need a DMR report?
Most people order a DMR report in one of these situations:
- Before buying a used car — to confirm mileage and inspection history before signing a deal
- Before selling your own car — so you can document the car's history to a buyer and make the sale more trustworthy
- In case of a disagreement about the car's condition — if there's doubt about what was previously noted at inspection
Can't I just find it myself for free?
Some of the information — such as the most recent inspection date and result — can actually be looked up for free on the Motor Register's own website using the car's number plate or chassis number. The advantage of ordering a DMR report from Aktiv Bilsyn is that we gather the relevant information into one document you can get right away — handy if you're at the inspection centre anyway, or if you'd rather not dig through public registers yourself.
How to order a DMR report
A DMR report costs 150 kr. and can be ordered separately or alongside a vehicle inspection at Aktiv Bilsyn on Prøvensvej 24 in Rødovre. You don't need to book a separate slot — just contact us, or ask when you're already here for an inspection.
