BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V20 POWMOT history
V20 POW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 104,252 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V20 POW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V20 POW was last recorded at 104,252 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,252 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,252 miles
- 2025 – 102,546 miles
- 2022 – 95,110 miles
- 2021 – 90,594 miles
- 2020 – 84,333 miles
- 2019 – 80,003 miles
- 2018 – 74,556 miles
- 2017 – 67,442 miles
- 2016 – 59,957 miles
- 2015 – 55,792 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 104,252 miles
- Test number
- 516487337512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,252 miles (+1,706)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,252 miles
- Test number
- 127654140266
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,546 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 102,546 miles
- Test number
- 473672722260
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAll underneath the vehicle signs of surface corrosions
Fail102,545 miles (+7,435)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,545 miles
- Test number
- 101486465920
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryThe vehicle is presented in wet conditions to the test
Pass95,110 miles (+4,516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 95,110 miles
- Test number
- 326285245852
- AdvisoryManufactures under covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Pass90,594 miles (+6,261)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 90,594 miles
- Test number
- 769466446464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,333 miles (+4,330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 84,333 miles
- Test number
- 123032860490
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass80,003 miles (+5,447)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 80,003 miles
- Test number
- 103004351762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,556 miles (+7,114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 74,556 miles
- Test number
- 900382841579
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Pass67,442 miles (+7,485)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 67,442 miles
- Test number
- 889717313407
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass59,957 miles (+4,165)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 59,957 miles
- Test number
- 573666618798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 55,792 miles
- Test number
- 208612165106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,792 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,792 miles
- Test number
- 578990865168
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Questions about V20 POW
- Does V20 POW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 POW is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V20 POW?
- The MOT on V20 POW is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V20 POW done?
- V20 POW was recorded at 104,252 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
- Has V20 POW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V20 POW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V20 POW 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 V20 POW find?
- V20 POW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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