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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V1 HRMMOT history

V1 HRM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 77,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

V1 HRM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,933 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 HRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 HRM was last recorded at 77,933 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,932 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,933 miles
  • 2025 – 74,203 miles
  • 2024 – 70,488 miles
  • 2023 – 69,310 miles
  • 2022 – 61,551 miles
  • 2019 – 54,933 miles
  • 2017 – 40,426 miles
  • 2016 – 33,777 miles
  • 2015 – 24,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,933 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm . 255/30/19 91y

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,933 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    651682760667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,932 miles (+3,729)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    971975300766
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  3. Pass74,203 miles (+3,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,203 miles
    Test number
    515609364933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass70,488 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    931086818842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,310 miles (+7,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    192952677851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,551 miles (+6,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    913369236314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass54,933 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    468843787070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm . 255/30/19 91y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail54,828 miles (+14,402)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    171524916945
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm . 255/30/19 91y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass40,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,426 miles
    Test number
    419339163166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,426 miles (+6,649)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,426 miles
    Test number
    414785894907
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass33,777 miles (+9,177)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    879099575832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,600 miles
    Test number
    168160345132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 HRM

Does V1 HRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 HRM is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 HRM?
The MOT on V1 HRM is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 HRM done?
V1 HRM was recorded at 77,933 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,881 miles a year.
Has V1 HRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 HRM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 HRM 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 V1 HRM find?
V1 HRM passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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