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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V5 CRYMOT history

V5 CRY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 126,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

V5 CRY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,026 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 CRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 CRY was last recorded at 126,026 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 10,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,291 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,735 miles
Average per year
9,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,026 miles
  • 2024 – 115,291 miles
  • 2023 – 106,793 miles
  • 2022 – 95,676 miles
  • 2021 – 79,455 miles
  • 2020 – 71,473 miles
  • 2019 – 61,785 miles
  • 2018 – 54,217 miles
  • 2017 – 44,683 miles
  • 2016 – 36,819 miles
  • 2015 – 26,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,026 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,026 miles (+10,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,026 miles
    Test number
    351131429085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,291 miles (+8,498)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,291 miles
    Test number
    372392758437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,793 miles (+11,117)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,793 miles
    Test number
    424016946183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,676 miles (+16,221)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    866415582289
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass79,455 miles (+7,982)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    215008903932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,473 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    322896030373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,785 miles (+7,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,785 miles
    Test number
    553322704070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass54,217 miles (+9,534)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,217 miles
    Test number
    263679834136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,683 miles (+7,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,683 miles
    Test number
    511610908384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,819 miles (+9,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    667979569093
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen but not in direct view of road from drivers seating position.
  11. Pass26,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,827 miles
    Test number
    645386897787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,822 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,822 miles
    Test number
    487222456266
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about V5 CRY

Does V5 CRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 CRY is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 CRY?
The MOT on V5 CRY is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 CRY done?
V5 CRY was recorded at 126,026 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 9,712 miles a year.
Has V5 CRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 CRY has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on V5 CRY 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 V5 CRY find?
V5 CRY passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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