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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V25 WENMOT history

V25 WEN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

V25 WEN 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 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,218 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V25 WEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V25 WEN was last recorded at 132,218 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,216 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,218 miles
  • 2025 – 129,890 miles
  • 2024 – 117,660 miles
  • 2023 – 109,558 miles
  • 2022 – 100,085 miles
  • 2021 – 90,511 miles
  • 2020 – 83,804 miles
  • 2019 – 74,616 miles
  • 2018 – 62,828 miles
  • 2016 – 54,083 miles
  • 2015 – 32,548 miles
  • 2014 – 30,714 miles
  • 2013 – 25,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,218 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,218 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    118015568593
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail132,216 miles (+2,326)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,216 miles
    Test number
    784226753787
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass129,890 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,890 miles
    Test number
    366294525275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,889 miles (+9,229)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,889 miles
    Test number
    857077180438
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass117,660 miles (+8,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,660 miles
    Test number
    398271047403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight wear on inside edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  6. Pass109,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,558 miles
    Test number
    738306976065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail109,557 miles (+9,472)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,557 miles
    Test number
    649752373011
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake disc back plate insecure
  8. Pass100,085 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,085 miles
    Test number
    801776904350
    • 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))
  9. Fail100,078 miles (+9,567)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,078 miles
    Test number
    757744061805
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM BUSH BODY MOUNT END (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
  10. Pass90,511 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    104963539934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,804 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,804 miles
    Test number
    971906202703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,616 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,616 miles
    Test number
    411025844478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,603 miles (+11,775)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    347878821510
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  14. Pass62,828 miles (+8,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,828 miles
    Test number
    572698065031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass54,083 miles (+9,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    424275079497
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass44,388 miles (+11,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,388 miles
    Test number
    988126959393
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres approaching legal limit
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
  17. Pass32,548 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,548 miles
    Test number
    416750225048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,714 miles (+5,190)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    419443264038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail25,524 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,524 miles
    Test number
    308553263052
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass25,524 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,524 miles
    Test number
    399343863055
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V25 WEN

Does V25 WEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V25 WEN is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V25 WEN?
The MOT on V25 WEN is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V25 WEN done?
V25 WEN was recorded at 132,218 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 8,283 miles a year.
Has V25 WEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V25 WEN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V25 WEN 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 V25 WEN find?
V25 WEN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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