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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V51 DHUMOT history

V51 DHU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

V51 DHU silver 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 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,580 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 DHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 DHU was last recorded at 126,580 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,563 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
7,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,580 miles
  • 2024 – 121,317 miles
  • 2023 – 114,301 miles
  • 2022 – 101,695 miles
  • 2021 – 91,334 miles
  • 2020 – 83,883 miles
  • 2019 – 77,322 miles
  • 2018 – 68,030 miles
  • 2017 – 55,762 miles
  • 2016 – 44,973 miles
  • 2015 – 33,394 miles
  • 2014 – 31,185 miles
  • 2013 – 28,768 miles
  • 2012 – 23,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,580 miles
  • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber coupling starting to splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not locking in fully!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,580 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,580 miles
    Test number
    308942701958
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber coupling starting to split

  2. Fail126,563 miles (+5,246)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,563 miles
    Test number
    318878658093
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear straight track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber coupling starting to split

  3. Pass121,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,317 miles
    Test number
    371621653608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,317 miles (+7,016)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,317 miles
    Test number
    939209991915
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass114,301 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,301 miles
    Test number
    198044390495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,293 miles (+12,598)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,293 miles
    Test number
    789443556649
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,695 miles
    Test number
    924013684854
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  8. Fail101,695 miles (+10,361)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,695 miles
    Test number
    981176662147
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  9. Pass91,334 miles (+7,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    139170812765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cv boot/cv joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer spring clip missing from brake caliper

  10. Pass83,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    245485355919
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet catch doesn't lock securely but Nearside one does

  11. Fail83,883 miles (+6,561)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    260009295098
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet catch doesn't lock securely but Nearside one does

  12. Pass77,322 miles (+9,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,322 miles
    Test number
    178655696065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated lock not fully locking! (3.1 (c))

  13. Pass68,030 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    412103838479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not locking in fully! (3.1 (c))

  14. Fail68,018 miles (+12,256)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    588628891124
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not locking in fully! (3.1 (c))

  15. Pass55,762 miles (+10,789)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    214187820568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,973 miles (+11,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    193331550578
    • AdvisoryBoth rear distored on inner shoulder

  17. Pass33,394 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    375264905289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,185 miles (+2,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    119677794135
    • NoteEmissions too low to get a reading

  19. Pass28,768 miles (+5,614)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    145757493184
    • DangerousNsf tyre has a cut to cords

  20. Pass23,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,154 miles
    Test number
    756583622206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 DHU

Does V51 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 DHU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V51 DHU?
The MOT on V51 DHU is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V51 DHU done?
V51 DHU was recorded at 126,580 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 7,794 miles a year.
Has V51 DHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 DHU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V51 DHU 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 V51 DHU find?
V51 DHU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear propshaft rubber coupling starting to split.

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