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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V21 BBBMOT history

V21 BBB is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

V21 BBB bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,554 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 BBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 BBB was last recorded at 104,554 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 8,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,007 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,547 miles
Average per year
6,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,554 miles
  • 2025 – 96,007 miles
  • 2024 – 87,245 miles
  • 2023 – 77,171 miles
  • 2022 – 67,186 miles
  • 2021 – 55,927 miles
  • 2020 – 49,479 miles
  • 2019 – 42,959 miles
  • 2018 – 38,986 miles
  • 2017 – 34,511 miles
  • 2016 – 30,745 miles
  • 2015 – 27,287 miles
  • 2014 – 23,459 miles
  • 2013 – 20,397 miles
  • 2012 – 17,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,554 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,554 miles (+8,547)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,554 miles
    Test number
    251652996889
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass96,007 miles (+8,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    118082687959
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass87,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    825759060400
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail87,245 miles (+10,074)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    137971648790
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass77,171 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    344528812247
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail77,171 miles (+9,985)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    257491495637
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass67,186 miles (+11,259)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,186 miles
    Test number
    426100540545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,927 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    691524337789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,479 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,479 miles
    Test number
    436892859345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,959 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,959 miles
    Test number
    801494891460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,986 miles (+4,475)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,986 miles
    Test number
    601418861438
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass34,511 miles (+3,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,511 miles
    Test number
    992420543181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass30,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,745 miles
    Test number
    570625006135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,745 miles (+3,458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,745 miles
    Test number
    829443659554
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass27,287 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    885231495151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,459 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,459 miles
    Test number
    767820394147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,397 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,397 miles
    Test number
    888121793153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,285 miles
    Test number
    117092992134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 BBB

Does V21 BBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 BBB is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 BBB?
The MOT on V21 BBB is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 BBB done?
V21 BBB was recorded at 104,554 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 6,256 miles a year.
Has V21 BBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 BBB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 BBB 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 V21 BBB find?
V21 BBB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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