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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

V27 OWLMOT history

V27 OWL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 48,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

V27 OWL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,333 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 OWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 OWL was last recorded at 48,333 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,019 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,314 miles
Average per year
2,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,333 miles
  • 2025 – 47,019 miles
  • 2024 – 44,285 miles
  • 2023 – 39,770 miles
  • 2022 – 35,657 miles
  • 2021 – 33,777 miles
  • 2019 – 33,353 miles
  • 2018 – 32,324 miles
  • 2017 – 31,302 miles
  • 2016 – 30,143 miles
  • 2015 – 28,013 miles
  • 2014 – 24,408 miles
  • 2013 – 21,877 miles
  • 2012 – 19,614 miles
  • 2011 – 16,504 miles
  • 2009 – 11,537 miles
  • 2008 – 9,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,333 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,333 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,333 miles
    Test number
    888256224616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,019 miles
    Test number
    625627672447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,019 miles (+2,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,019 miles
    Test number
    851074927609
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,285 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,285 miles
    Test number
    277820312075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,284 miles (+4,514)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,284 miles
    Test number
    881308672834
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass39,770 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    39,770 miles
    Test number
    649676362340
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass35,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,657 miles
    Test number
    561545177681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,657 miles (+1,880)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,657 miles
    Test number
    136176448778
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass33,777 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    822134263935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,353 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,353 miles
    Test number
    102952438176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,324 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,324 miles
    Test number
    221598603288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,302 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,302 miles
    Test number
    431369563611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,143 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,143 miles
    Test number
    988017526912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,013 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,013 miles
    Test number
    278093735158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,408 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,408 miles
    Test number
    596184334117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,164 miles (+2,287)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,164 miles
    Test number
    651788952041
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass21,877 miles (+2,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,877 miles
    Test number
    637691033178
    • AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,614 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,614 miles
    Test number
    457731582000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,613 miles (+3,109)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,613 miles
    Test number
    629169172030
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  20. Pass16,504 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,504 miles
    Test number
    387337681080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,537 miles
    Test number
    710569949082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,537 miles (+2,176)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,537 miles
    Test number
    503229149089
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass9,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,361 miles
    Test number
    122504848408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V27 OWL

Does V27 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 OWL is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 OWL?
The MOT on V27 OWL is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 OWL done?
V27 OWL was recorded at 48,333 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,085 miles a year.
Has V27 OWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 OWL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V27 OWL 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 OWL find?
V27 OWL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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