
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
Pass120,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 120,688 miles
- Test number
- 126095636455
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass113,390 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 113,390 miles
- Test number
- 228966479625
- AdvisoryLow effort to offside parking brake
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
Pass107,324 miles (+8,659)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,324 miles
- Test number
- 827685661856
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass85,207 miles (+2,668)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 85,207 miles
- Test number
- 243026591561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,539 miles (+9,332)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 82,539 miles
- Test number
- 859073431695
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass59,623 miles (+16,848)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 59,623 miles
- Test number
- 491772042572
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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