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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,997 cc

V12 HDBMOT history

V12 HDB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

V12 HDB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,397 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 HDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 HDB was last recorded at 104,397 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,315 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,082 miles
Average per year
5,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,397 miles
  • 2025 – 103,315 miles
  • 2024 – 100,788 miles
  • 2023 – 95,596 miles
  • 2022 – 90,287 miles
  • 2021 – 86,850 miles
  • 2020 – 83,039 miles
  • 2019 – 73,882 miles
  • 2018 – 71,936 miles
  • 2017 – 66,896 miles
  • 2016 – 58,233 miles
  • 2015 – 49,485 miles
  • 2014 – 41,092 miles
  • 2013 – 33,710 miles
  • 2012 – 29,910 miles
  • 2011 – 25,689 miles
  • 2010 – 20,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,397 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,397 miles (+1,082)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    841100713050
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass103,315 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,315 miles
    Test number
    206612626416
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Fail103,303 miles (+2,515)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,303 miles
    Test number
    690364324450
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass100,788 miles (+5,192)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    355110390980
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass95,596 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,596 miles
    Test number
    981598441825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,287 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,287 miles
    Test number
    425347639511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,850 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    695289817276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,039 miles (+9,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    410978336168
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass73,882 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    943129463184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,936 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    288540602849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,896 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    957251919868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,894 miles (+8,661)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    766852169415
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass58,233 miles (+8,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    168283337542
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass49,485 miles (+8,393)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,485 miles
    Test number
    515611305241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,092 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    349499394134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,710 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,710 miles
    Test number
    676923103250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,910 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    216295102228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass25,689 miles (+5,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,689 miles
    Test number
    507525761187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass20,187 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,187 miles
    Test number
    221410320135
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V12 HDB

Does V12 HDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 HDB is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 HDB?
The MOT on V12 HDB is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 HDB done?
V12 HDB was recorded at 104,397 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,178 miles a year.
Has V12 HDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 HDB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 HDB 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 V12 HDB find?
V12 HDB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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