BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V21 DDBMOT history
V21 DDB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 67,923 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 67,923 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,475 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 DDB
- 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
- 29 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 DDB was last recorded at 67,923 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 8,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 59,279 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,644 miles
- Average per year
- 4,475 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 67,923 miles
- 2024 – 59,279 miles
- 2023 – 56,547 miles
- 2022 – 54,305 miles
- 2021 – 52,447 miles
- 2020 – 50,464 miles
- 2019 – 47,644 miles
- 2018 – 42,758 miles
- 2017 – 37,013 miles
- 2016 – 28,111 miles
- 2015 – 19,805 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,923 miles
- AdvisoryO/s/r shockabsorber damp.
- AdvisorySmall crack in front exhaust clamp.
- AdvisorySuspect brake pipes starting to corrode unable to inspect fully due to being coated.
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.
Diesel test passed trigger point not met.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim edge (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,923 miles (+8,644)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 67,923 miles
- Test number
- 845635848533
- AdvisoryO/s/r shockabsorber damp.
- AdvisorySmall crack in front exhaust clamp.
- AdvisorySuspect brake pipes starting to corrode unable to inspect fully due to being coated.
Pass59,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 59,279 miles
- Test number
- 578632146938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,279 miles (+2,732)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,279 miles
- Test number
- 409588668682
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,547 miles (+2,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 56,547 miles
- Test number
- 515760883531
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge.
Pass54,305 miles (+1,858)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 54,305 miles
- Test number
- 372224891446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,447 miles (+1,983)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 52,447 miles
- Test number
- 965926516180
- AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge recommend replacement soon.
- AdvisorySuspect brake pipes corroded unable to inspect due to being coated.
Pass50,464 miles (+2,820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 50,464 miles
- Test number
- 695616411946
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on inner edges
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to corrode under coating
Pass47,644 miles (+4,886)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 47,644 miles
- Test number
- 722125840531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,758 miles (+5,745)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 42,758 miles
- Test number
- 760381522233
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Level sensor siezed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass37,013 miles (+8,902)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 37,013 miles
- Test number
- 687092720784
- AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
Pass28,111 miles (+2,811)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 28,111 miles
- Test number
- 532007677007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,300 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 25,300 miles
- Test number
- 153121074736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim edge (4.2.A.1a)
Fail25,300 miles (+5,495)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,300 miles
- Test number
- 325714179012
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim edge (4.2.A.1a)
Pass19,805 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 19,805 miles
- Test number
- 268461265017
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V21 DDB
- Does V21 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 DDB is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V21 DDB?
- The MOT on V21 DDB is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V21 DDB done?
- V21 DDB was recorded at 67,923 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,475 miles a year.
- Has V21 DDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 DDB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V21 DDB 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 DDB find?
- V21 DDB passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: o/s/r shockabsorber damp.; small crack in front exhaust clamp.; suspect brake pipes starting to corrode unable to inspect fully due to being coated..
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