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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,171 cc

512 PYCMOT history

512 PYC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

512 PYC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,463 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
512 PYC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

512 PYC was last recorded at 129,463 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,548 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,915 miles
Average per year
6,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,463 miles
  • 2025 – 124,548 miles
  • 2024 – 117,888 miles
  • 2023 – 112,472 miles
  • 2022 – 105,686 miles
  • 2021 – 98,753 miles
  • 2020 – 92,755 miles
  • 2019 – 87,387 miles
  • 2018 – 81,103 miles
  • 2017 – 74,472 miles
  • 2016 – 69,177 miles
  • 2015 – 61,401 miles
  • 2014 – 55,476 miles
  • 2013 – 47,142 miles
  • 2012 – 39,292 miles
  • 2011 – 30,354 miles
  • 2010 – 21,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,463 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,463 miles (+4,915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,463 miles
    Test number
    195461957746
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.

  2. Pass124,548 miles (+28)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,548 miles
    Test number
    156433938235
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,520 miles (+6,632)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,520 miles
    Test number
    594046758275
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,888 miles (+5,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,888 miles
    Test number
    709756235369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass112,472 miles (+6,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,472 miles
    Test number
    707321669829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,686 miles (+6,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    785363409577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,753 miles (+5,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    991722093219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,755 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,755 miles
    Test number
    703318910059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,387 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,387 miles
    Test number
    432035085433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,103 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    334558963178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,472 miles
    Test number
    204488722135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,472 miles (+5,295)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,472 miles
    Test number
    991962058250
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass69,177 miles (+7,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    335635667840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,401 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    119674426440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,476 miles (+8,334)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    218088964235
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass47,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,142 miles
    Test number
    679446653299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,131 miles (+7,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    558086653231
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass39,292 miles (+8,938)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,292 miles
    Test number
    397860352285
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  19. Pass30,354 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,354 miles
    Test number
    506464061246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,564 miles
    Test number
    413381470258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 512 PYC

What vehicle is registration 512 PYC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 512 PYC on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 512 PYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 512 PYC is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 512 PYC?
The MOT on 512 PYC is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 512 PYC done?
512 PYC was recorded at 129,463 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,726 miles a year.
Has 512 PYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 512 PYC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 512 PYC 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 512 PYC find?
512 PYC passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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