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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

M28 ERVMOT history

M28 ERV is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 149,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

M28 ERV red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,284 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M28 ERV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M28 ERV was last recorded at 149,284 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 8,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,979 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,305 miles
Average per year
10,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,284 miles
  • 2025 – 140,979 miles
  • 2024 – 134,005 miles
  • 2023 – 125,896 miles
  • 2022 – 119,818 miles
  • 2021 – 114,221 miles
  • 2020 – 93,841 miles
  • 2018 – 77,624 miles
  • 2017 – 71,496 miles
  • 2016 – 60,913 miles
  • 2015 – 42,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,284 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,284 miles (+8,305)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,284 miles
    Test number
    615202171216
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass140,979 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,979 miles
    Test number
    802335013333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,891 miles (+6,886)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,891 miles
    Test number
    288356898922
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass134,005 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,005 miles
    Test number
    755856668561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wall damaged several places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail134,005 miles (+8,109)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,005 miles
    Test number
    810526809445
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wall damaged several places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass125,896 miles (+6,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,896 miles
    Test number
    857899213376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front to rear
  7. Pass119,818 miles (+5,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,818 miles
    Test number
    203512927023
    • AdvisoryUndertray's fitted.
  8. Pass114,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,221 miles
    Test number
    385019914297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,221 miles (+20,380)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,221 miles
    Test number
    104367838509
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass93,841 miles (+16,217)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,841 miles
    Test number
    561674839834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,624 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,624 miles
    Test number
    846621750467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,496 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    423401152677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,913 miles (+18,794)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,913 miles
    Test number
    470903575055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,119 miles
    Test number
    232819718159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M28 ERV

Does M28 ERV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M28 ERV is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M28 ERV?
The MOT on M28 ERV is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M28 ERV done?
M28 ERV was recorded at 149,284 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 10,438 miles a year.
Has M28 ERV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M28 ERV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on M28 ERV 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 M28 ERV find?
M28 ERV passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.

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