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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

V11 DCWMOT history

V11 DCW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

V11 DCW grey 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 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,602 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 DCW was last recorded at 146,602 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 9,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,082 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,520 miles
Average per year
10,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,602 miles
  • 2025 – 137,082 miles
  • 2023 – 128,435 miles
  • 2022 – 110,488 miles
  • 2021 – 103,186 miles
  • 2019 – 89,409 miles
  • 2018 – 73,362 miles
  • 2017 – 62,539 miles
  • 2016 – 58,256 miles
  • 2014 – 27,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,602 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Low emissions engine no print out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,602 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,602 miles
    Test number
    117327719307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,082 miles
    Test number
    792483232837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,079 miles (+8,644)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,079 miles
    Test number
    119158086647
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH contorp arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass128,435 miles (+10,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,435 miles
    Test number
    455120385791
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,234 miles
    Test number
    975234393755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,234 miles (+7,746)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,234 miles
    Test number
    476868847022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,488 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,488 miles
    Test number
    345276825932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,486 miles (+7,300)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,486 miles
    Test number
    863774879373
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,186 miles (+13,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,186 miles
    Test number
    106403699022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,409 miles (+16,047)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,409 miles
    Test number
    209075272725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,362 miles (+10,823)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    988169171251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,539 miles
    Test number
    306061184348
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  13. Fail62,539 miles (+4,283)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,539 miles
    Test number
    953749462841
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  14. Pass58,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,256 miles
    Test number
    493216792388
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryLow emissions engine no print out
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

  15. Fail58,256 miles (+9,593)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,256 miles
    Test number
    344672375948
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryLow emissions engine no print out
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

  16. Pass48,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,663 miles
    Test number
    661976807875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,663 miles (+21,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,663 miles
    Test number
    611867761737
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass27,525 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    617004584041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,054 miles
    Test number
    466056704051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 DCW

Does V11 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 DCW is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 DCW?
The MOT on V11 DCW is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 DCW done?
V11 DCW was recorded at 146,602 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 10,048 miles a year.
Has V11 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 DCW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V11 DCW 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 V11 DCW find?
V11 DCW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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