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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

V12 ENPMOT history

V12 ENP is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 216,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

V12 ENP bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2025
Mileage
216,611 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 ENP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 ENP was last recorded at 216,611 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 4,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2017: 175 miles, lower than 169,887 miles on 19 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
211,633 miles · 18 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,978 miles
Average per year
14,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 216,611 miles
  • 2023 – 211,633 miles
  • 2022 – 208,259 miles
  • 2021 – 202,992 miles
  • 2020 – 200,996 miles
  • 2019 – 191,509 miles
  • 2018 – 182,362 miles
  • 2017 – 175 miles
  • 2016 – 169,887 miles
  • 2015 – 158,506 miles
  • 2014 – 140,487 miles
  • 2012 – 83,509 miles
  • 2011 – 27,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,611 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,611 miles (+4,978)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    216,611 miles
    Test number
    724656561097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass211,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    211,633 miles
    Test number
    522966265438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail211,655 miles (+3,396)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,655 miles
    Test number
    680701289751
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass208,259 miles (+5,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    208,259 miles
    Test number
    894189076053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass202,992 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    202,992 miles
    Test number
    125488506029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail202,961 miles (+1,965)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,961 miles
    Test number
    456598113187
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass200,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    200,996 miles
    Test number
    457298686542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail200,996 miles (+9,487)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,996 miles
    Test number
    359177466242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass191,509 miles (+9,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    191,509 miles
    Test number
    377439871298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass182,362 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    182,362 miles
    Test number
    281975773416
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail182,362 miles (+182,187)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,362 miles
    Test number
    232924037202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass175 miles (-169,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    175 miles
    Test number
    760312079670
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass169,887 miles (+11,381)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    169,887 miles
    Test number
    677635152648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    158,506 miles
    Test number
    738636785030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail158,504 miles (+18,017)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,504 miles
    Test number
    256006785067
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass140,487 miles (+56,978)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,487 miles
    Test number
    117202794456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,509 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,509 miles
    Test number
    768207072274
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail83,255 miles (+55,319)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    306455472488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass27,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,936 miles
    Test number
    228868681492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 ENP

Does V12 ENP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 ENP expired on 1 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 ENP?
The MOT on V12 ENP expired on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 ENP done?
V12 ENP was recorded at 216,611 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 14,900 miles a year.
Has V12 ENP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 ENP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V12 ENP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V12 ENP find?
V12 ENP passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, and 4 more.

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