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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V44 JAPMOT history

V44 JAP is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

V44 JAP white 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,816 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 JAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 JAP was last recorded at 144,816 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 11,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,900 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,916 miles
Average per year
10,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,816 miles
  • 2024 – 120,688 miles
  • 2023 – 113,390 miles
  • 2022 – 107,324 miles
  • 2021 – 98,665 miles
  • 2020 – 85,207 miles
  • 2019 – 82,539 miles
  • 2018 – 73,207 miles
  • 2017 – 59,623 miles
  • 2016 – 42,775 miles
  • 2015 – 28,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,816 miles (+11,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,816 miles
    Test number
    594056998368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass132,900 miles (+12,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,900 miles
    Test number
    960148019428
    • Advisory255/40/18 tyre fitted offside rear 255/35/18 fitted to nearside rear
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lights inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass120,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,688 miles
    Test number
    126095636455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,688 miles (+7,298)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,688 miles
    Test number
    846006535184
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
  5. Pass113,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,390 miles
    Test number
    228966479625
    • AdvisoryLow effort to offside parking brake
  6. Fail113,390 miles (+6,066)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,390 miles
    Test number
    598260148621
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow effort to offside parking brake
  7. Pass107,324 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,324 miles
    Test number
    827685661856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,665 miles
    Test number
    208187119391
    • 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. Fail98,660 miles (+13,453)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    202283170342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass85,207 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    243026591561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,539 miles (+9,332)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    859073431695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,207 miles (+13,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,207 miles
    Test number
    145668559461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn near to wear bars
  13. Pass59,623 miles (+16,848)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    491772042572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,775 miles (+13,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,775 miles
    Test number
    808932410281
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
  15. Pass28,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,877 miles
    Test number
    265091825484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V44 JAP

Does V44 JAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 JAP is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V44 JAP?
The MOT on V44 JAP is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 JAP done?
V44 JAP was recorded at 144,816 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 10,925 miles a year.
Has V44 JAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 JAP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V44 JAP 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 JAP find?
V44 JAP passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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