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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V27 ACHMOT history

V27 ACH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

V27 ACH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,723 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 ACH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 ACH was last recorded at 73,723 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,461 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
3,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,723 miles
  • 2025 – 72,479 miles
  • 2024 – 70,270 miles
  • 2023 – 70,215 miles
  • 2022 – 66,396 miles
  • 2021 – 63,928 miles
  • 2020 – 61,087 miles
  • 2019 – 58,251 miles
  • 2018 – 53,497 miles
  • 2017 – 47,652 miles
  • 2016 – 40,934 miles
  • 2015 – 37,033 miles
  • 2014 – 35,604 miles
  • 2013 – 34,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-18 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,723 miles (+262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,723 miles
    Test number
    807405412744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-18 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail73,461 miles (+982)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    564515788704
    • DangerousCentral Body component likely to become detached roof insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti vibration support bar slightly damaged
  3. Pass72,479 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,479 miles
    Test number
    576673363729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass70,270 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    464175402117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail70,215 miles (+3,819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,215 miles
    Test number
    985093189006
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass66,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,396 miles
    Test number
    833690605671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,359 miles (+2,431)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,359 miles
    Test number
    812425391236
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass63,928 miles (+2,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    604615853305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm/bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil seepage from rear axle
  9. Pass61,087 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,087 miles
    Test number
    321193260674
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail61,072 miles (+2,821)4 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    848153902097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass58,251 miles (+4,754)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,251 miles
    Test number
    167337738533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides approaching minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges. On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre devoid of measurable tread on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside
  12. Pass53,497 miles (+5,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,497 miles
    Test number
    969059134257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass47,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,652 miles
    Test number
    421963606027
    • AdvisoryBoot area full of materials
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And offside rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread at 1.83mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail47,652 miles (+6,718)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,652 miles
    Test number
    954918596037
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoot area full of materials
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And offside rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread at 1.83mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass40,934 miles (+3,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    534992761044
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to child seat's fitted
  16. Pass37,033 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    517267003137
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread cracking and cuts in tread no core showing
  17. Pass35,604 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,604 miles
    Test number
    465376034332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,052 miles (+81)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,052 miles
    Test number
    329176643337
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass33,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,971 miles
    Test number
    506245353205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V27 ACH

Does V27 ACH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 ACH is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 ACH?
The MOT on V27 ACH is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 ACH done?
V27 ACH was recorded at 73,723 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,206 miles a year.
Has V27 ACH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 ACH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V27 ACH 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 V27 ACH find?
V27 ACH passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-18 runflat; rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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