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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

V21 GRVMOT history

V21 GRV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

V21 GRV black 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,221 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 GRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 GRV was last recorded at 121,221 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 7,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,729 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,492 miles
Average per year
9,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,221 miles
  • 2025 – 113,729 miles
  • 2024 – 101,768 miles
  • 2023 – 100,481 miles
  • 2022 – 91,944 miles
  • 2021 – 79,970 miles
  • 2020 – 76,180 miles
  • 2019 – 69,877 miles
  • 2018 – 57,007 miles
  • 2017 – 44,316 miles
  • 2016 – 33,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,221 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,221 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,221 miles
    Test number
    865830263304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,729 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    256558750771
    • 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))
  3. Fail113,724 miles (+11,956)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,724 miles
    Test number
    222805652970
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  4. Pass101,768 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,768 miles
    Test number
    674463562746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,481 miles (+8,537)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,481 miles
    Test number
    585036116371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,944 miles (+11,974)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,944 miles
    Test number
    707001104345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,970 miles (+3,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,970 miles
    Test number
    803273238701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass76,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,180 miles
    Test number
    953869932248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail76,180 miles (+6,303)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,180 miles
    Test number
    498448553943
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass69,877 miles (+12,870)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    703084739852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    194362498132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail57,007 miles (+12,691)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    911570270138
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass44,316 miles (+10,621)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    326798858291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,695 miles
    Test number
    946650678388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 GRV

Does V21 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 GRV is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 GRV?
The MOT on V21 GRV is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 GRV done?
V21 GRV was recorded at 121,221 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 9,023 miles a year.
Has V21 GRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 GRV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 GRV 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 GRV find?
V21 GRV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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