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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

AVI 6837MOT history

AVI 6837 is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 206,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

AVI 6837 white 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 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
206,849 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AVI 6837
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AVI 6837 was last recorded at 206,849 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 12,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,162 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,687 miles
Average per year
14,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,849 miles
  • 2025 – 194,162 miles
  • 2024 – 179,880 miles
  • 2023 – 166,445 miles
  • 2022 – 152,796 miles
  • 2021 – 120,501 miles
  • 2020 – 93,994 miles
  • 2019 – 83,521 miles
  • 2018 – 76,164 miles
  • 2017 – 69,557 miles
  • 2015 – 61,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,849 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,849 miles (+12,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    206,849 miles
    Test number
    440742066247
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Pass194,162 miles (+14,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    194,162 miles
    Test number
    787555883921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass179,880 miles (+13,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,880 miles
    Test number
    878416406877
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass166,445 miles (+13,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,445 miles
    Test number
    454149120345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass152,796 miles (+32,295)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,796 miles
    Test number
    352874321263
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass120,501 miles (+26,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,501 miles
    Test number
    593748920395
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass93,994 miles (+10,473)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,994 miles
    Test number
    271361064442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,521 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,521 miles
    Test number
    331203315111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,519 miles (+7,355)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,519 miles
    Test number
    441339271000
    • MajorExhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass76,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,164 miles
    Test number
    619724676132
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre of different type run flat fitted
  11. Fail76,164 miles (+6,607)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,164 miles
    Test number
    305900001538
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre of different type run flat fitted
  12. Pass69,557 miles (+7,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,557 miles
    Test number
    570860330800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre on 3mm tread and worn slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn very low on inner edge
  13. Pass61,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,855 miles
    Test number
    409340995106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very inner edge worn thin (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail61,355 miles (+12,889)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    776627938364
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to very inner edge worn, opposite side similar with no cord showing (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very inner edge worn thin (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass48,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    536994215048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,466 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    179504115056
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about AVI 6837

What vehicle is registration AVI 6837 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AVI 6837 on a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 2012. 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 AVI 6837 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AVI 6837 is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on AVI 6837?
The MOT on AVI 6837 is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AVI 6837 done?
AVI 6837 was recorded at 206,849 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 14,172 miles a year.
Has AVI 6837 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AVI 6837 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on AVI 6837 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 AVI 6837 find?
AVI 6837 passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; undertrays fitted.

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