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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V44 DLSMOT history

V44 DLS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 130,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

V44 DLS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,031 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 DLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 DLS was last recorded at 130,031 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,473 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,558 miles
Average per year
6,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,031 miles
  • 2025 – 124,473 miles
  • 2024 – 118,869 miles
  • 2023 – 111,696 miles
  • 2022 – 105,104 miles
  • 2021 – 99,993 miles
  • 2020 – 94,617 miles
  • 2019 – 87,030 miles
  • 2018 – 77,308 miles
  • 2017 – 72,229 miles
  • 2016 – 62,879 miles
  • 2015 – 58,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,031 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,031 miles (+5,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,031 miles
    Test number
    392405200454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass124,473 miles (+5,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    553454249371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass118,869 miles (+7,173)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,869 miles
    Test number
    328078625153
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass111,696 miles (+6,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,696 miles
    Test number
    630659538265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on/inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on /inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass105,104 miles (+5,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,104 miles
    Test number
    622416151790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low /on / inside (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass99,993 miles (+5,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,993 miles
    Test number
    326130862148
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass94,617 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    480437800145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,030 miles (+9,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,030 miles
    Test number
    710596636616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,308 miles
    Test number
    575502266958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,307 miles (+5,078)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,307 miles
    Test number
    166573473213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass72,229 miles (+9,350)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,229 miles
    Test number
    691887234202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,879 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,879 miles
    Test number
    566844733349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,416 miles
    Test number
    749627333934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V44 DLS

Does V44 DLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 DLS is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 DLS?
The MOT on V44 DLS is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 DLS done?
V44 DLS was recorded at 130,031 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,388 miles a year.
Has V44 DLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 DLS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on V44 DLS 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 V44 DLS find?
V44 DLS passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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