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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V19 SMYMOT history

V19 SMY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

V19 SMY white 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,610 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V19 SMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V19 SMY was last recorded at 154,610 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,424 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,186 miles
Average per year
8,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,610 miles
  • 2024 – 142,828 miles
  • 2023 – 135,124 miles
  • 2022 – 126,724 miles
  • 2021 – 117,656 miles
  • 2020 – 113,438 miles
  • 2019 – 107,395 miles
  • 2018 – 95,741 miles
  • 2017 – 82,384 miles
  • 2016 – 73,947 miles
  • 2015 – 65,650 miles
  • 2014 – 58,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,610 miles (+2,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,610 miles
    Test number
    454132414761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,424 miles (+9,596)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,424 miles
    Test number
    571597278045
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,828 miles (+7,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,828 miles
    Test number
    358079281942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,124 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    903250286702
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail135,107 miles (+8,383)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,107 miles
    Test number
    796760881334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,724 miles (+38)1 dangerous3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,724 miles
    Test number
    118477248688
    • DangerousEngine oil level on minimum.
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail126,686 miles (+9,030)2 dangerous3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,686 miles
    Test number
    442445447422
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousEngine oil level on minimum.
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,656 miles (+6)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,656 miles
    Test number
    473298561944
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel.

  9. Fail117,650 miles (+192)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,650 miles
    Test number
    254395047423
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail117,458 miles (+4,020)3 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,458 miles
    Test number
    722344546742
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,438 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,438 miles
    Test number
    871050603028
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also, nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail113,438 miles (+6,043)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,438 miles
    Test number
    917733563376
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also, nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass107,395 miles (+161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,395 miles
    Test number
    804609213568
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge (run flat)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Position light not working

  14. Fail107,234 miles (+11,493)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,234 miles
    Test number
    433376647553
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge (run flat)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Position light not working

  15. Pass95,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,741 miles
    Test number
    905002283076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,741 miles (+13,357)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,741 miles
    Test number
    677081447226
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Pass82,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,384 miles
    Test number
    834214280808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,384 miles (+8,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,384 miles
    Test number
    588239261695
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass73,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    407256823355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,947 miles (+8,297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    119747118232
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass65,650 miles (+7,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    835103881979
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass58,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,491 miles
    Test number
    958921244242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V19 SMY

Does V19 SMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V19 SMY is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V19 SMY?
The MOT on V19 SMY is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V19 SMY done?
V19 SMY was recorded at 154,610 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 8,596 miles a year.
Has V19 SMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V19 SMY has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V19 SMY 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 V19 SMY find?
V19 SMY passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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