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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,494 cc

V10 ECRMOT history

V10 ECR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

V10 ECR 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 12 May 2027
Mileage
128,277 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 ECR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 ECR was last recorded at 128,277 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 12,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2017: 43,225 miles, lower than 47,824 miles on 23 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,083 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,194 miles
Average per year
7,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,277 miles
  • 2025 – 116,083 miles
  • 2024 – 105,460 miles
  • 2023 – 95,128 miles
  • 2022 – 86,642 miles
  • 2021 – 75,242 miles
  • 2020 – 70,998 miles
  • 2019 – 64,804 miles
  • 2018 – 58,329 miles
  • 2017 – 53,839 miles
  • 2016 – 47,824 miles
  • 2015 – 43,019 miles
  • 2014 – 36,824 miles
  • 2013 – 27,285 miles
  • 2012 – 20,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,277 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,277 miles
    Test number
    783939811771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Fail128,277 miles (+12,194)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,277 miles
    Test number
    706151559360
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass116,083 miles (+10,623)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,083 miles
    Test number
    911336933170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,460 miles (+10,332)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,460 miles
    Test number
    446719022889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,128 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,128 miles
    Test number
    795217613049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,642 miles (+11,400)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    262937045949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,242 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,242 miles
    Test number
    706841408376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,998 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    865584768373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,617 miles (+5,813)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,617 miles
    Test number
    441107684096
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox area
  10. Pass64,804 miles (+6,475)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,804 miles
    Test number
    630717690498
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass58,329 miles (+4,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,329 miles
    Test number
    998647165566
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lower brackets (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lower brackets (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass53,839 miles (+10,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,839 miles
    Test number
    189749745026
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail43,225 miles (-4,599)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    316358138992
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass47,824 miles (+4,805)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,824 miles
    Test number
    240896744350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked offside
  15. Pass43,019 miles (+6,195)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,019 miles
    Test number
    799661465023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteWindscreen cracked offside top in zone a but not effecting drivers view of the road
  16. Pass36,824 miles (+9,539)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,824 miles
    Test number
    679894084052
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in front windscreen at top of windscreen in zone A but does not obstruct drivers view of road at this time.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED
  17. Pass27,285 miles (+6,714)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,285 miles
    Test number
    456128173072
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass20,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,571 miles
    Test number
    827762762065
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail20,571 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,571 miles
    Test number
    739381262078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V10 ECR

Does V10 ECR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 ECR is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 ECR?
The MOT on V10 ECR is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 ECR done?
V10 ECR was recorded at 128,277 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,625 miles a year.
Has V10 ECR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 ECR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V10 ECR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V10 ECR find?
V10 ECR passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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