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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

V12 PRGMOT history

V12 PRG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

V12 PRG 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,623 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 PRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 PRG was last recorded at 51,623 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2006: 16,238 miles, lower than 16,328 miles on 21 Aug 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,583 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,040 miles
Average per year
1,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,623 miles
  • 2025 – 50,583 miles
  • 2024 – 49,620 miles
  • 2023 – 49,598 miles
  • 2022 – 47,733 miles
  • 2021 – 46,392 miles
  • 2020 – 45,772 miles
  • 2019 – 44,747 miles
  • 2018 – 43,362 miles
  • 2017 – 41,986 miles
  • 2016 – 41,095 miles
  • 2015 – 39,728 miles
  • 2014 – 38,860 miles
  • 2013 – 37,493 miles
  • 2012 – 35,824 miles
  • 2011 – 33,557 miles
  • 2010 – 30,887 miles
  • 2009 – 27,876 miles
  • 2008 – 24,265 miles
  • 2007 – 22,192 miles
  • 2006 – 16,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,623 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,623 miles
    Test number
    215285357154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,623 miles (+1,040)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,623 miles
    Test number
    221827780285
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass50,583 miles (+963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,583 miles
    Test number
    990656526004
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass49,620 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,620 miles
    Test number
    835474858679
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass49,598 miles (+1,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    958215255019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,733 miles (+1,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,733 miles
    Test number
    616944050368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass46,392 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,392 miles
    Test number
    204549211394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,772 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,772 miles
    Test number
    662767602949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass44,747 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,747 miles
    Test number
    948943940301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,362 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    616281056872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,986 miles
    Test number
    888702540026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side wall split

  12. Fail41,986 miles (+891)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,986 miles
    Test number
    262707654584
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side wall split

  13. Pass41,095 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    788274505965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,728 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    475396478216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,860 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    216440444269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,493 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,493 miles
    Test number
    659510323253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,824 miles
    Test number
    967597422207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,824 miles (+2,267)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,824 miles
    Test number
    948277322266
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass33,557 miles (+2,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,557 miles
    Test number
    397510811210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass30,887 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,887 miles
    Test number
    362271720455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,876 miles (+3,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,876 miles
    Test number
    711860649259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass24,265 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,265 miles
    Test number
    800571018208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,192 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,192 miles
    Test number
    342045917445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,238 miles (-90)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,238 miles
    Test number
    340401746287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,328 miles
    Test number
    171103536232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 PRG

Does V12 PRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 PRG is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 PRG?
The MOT on V12 PRG is valid until 28 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 PRG done?
V12 PRG was recorded at 51,623 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,768 miles a year.
Has V12 PRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 PRG has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 PRG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V12 PRG find?
V12 PRG passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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