
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc
R2 VJCMOT history
R2 VJC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,261 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 160,261 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R2 VJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R2 VJC was last recorded at 160,261 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 160,073 miles · 13 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 188 miles
- Average per year
- 9,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,261 miles
- 2025 – 139,660 miles
- 2024 – 117,937 miles
- 2023 – 94,446 miles
- 2022 – 91,447 miles
- 2021 – 87,264 miles
- 2020 – 84,493 miles
- 2019 – 80,153 miles
- 2018 – 73,252 miles
- 2017 – 67,586 miles
- 2016 – 61,675 miles
- 2015 – 55,060 miles
- 2014 – 45,547 miles
- 2013 – 38,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts have slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Both rear top mounts on slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside lower and centre right side has chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,261 miles (+188)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 160,261 miles
- Test number
- 952815421294
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts have slight play
Fail160,073 miles (+20,413)1 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,073 miles
- Test number
- 892539626624
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts have slight play
Pass139,660 miles (+176)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 139,660 miles
- Test number
- 982472049678
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts on slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,484 miles (+21,547)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,484 miles
- Test number
- 848516526483
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts on slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,937 miles (+23,491)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 117,937 miles
- Test number
- 334120520345
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,446 miles (+2,999)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 94,446 miles
- Test number
- 427062884423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,447 miles (+4,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 91,447 miles
- Test number
- 276549262131
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,264 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 87,264 miles
- Test number
- 454152449907
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside lower and centre right side has chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail87,252 miles (+2,759)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,252 miles
- Test number
- 441960905813
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured has cracks (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside lower and centre right side has chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
Pass84,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 84,493 miles
- Test number
- 397256223337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,493 miles (+4,340)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,493 miles
- Test number
- 788794526060
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass80,153 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 80,153 miles
- Test number
- 975474889351
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail80,140 miles (+6,888)4 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,140 miles
- Test number
- 731531197326
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,252 miles (+5,666)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 73,252 miles
- Test number
- 652028971604
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,586 miles (+5,911)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 67,586 miles
- Test number
- 902372103799
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are bald on inner edges
- AdvisorySlight movement in both rear upper inner balljoints
Pass61,675 miles (+6,615)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 61,675 miles
- Test number
- 975816110529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,060 miles (+9,513)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 55,060 miles
- Test number
- 176013805276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 45,547 miles
- Test number
- 985494204274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,547 miles (+606)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,547 miles
- Test number
- 695543304203
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass44,941 miles (+6,250)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 44,941 miles
- Test number
- 868559244124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 38,691 miles
- Test number
- 698239863174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R2 VJC
- Does R2 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R2 VJC is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R2 VJC?
- The MOT on R2 VJC is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R2 VJC done?
- R2 VJC was recorded at 160,261 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 9,235 miles a year.
- Has R2 VJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R2 VJC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on R2 VJC 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 R2 VJC find?
- R2 VJC passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.
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