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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V5 PDFMOT history

V5 PDF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V5 PDF black 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,642 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 PDF
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
16 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 PDF was last recorded at 143,642 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,729 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,913 miles
Average per year
7,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,642 miles
  • 2025 – 141,729 miles
  • 2024 – 139,868 miles
  • 2023 – 137,105 miles
  • 2022 – 132,759 miles
  • 2021 – 126,384 miles
  • 2020 – 121,715 miles
  • 2019 – 114,224 miles
  • 2018 – 101,413 miles
  • 2017 – 91,478 miles
  • 2016 – 77,923 miles
  • 2015 – 59,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,642 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Under trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,642 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,642 miles
    Test number
    122315265571
    • 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))

  2. Pass141,729 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,729 miles
    Test number
    291657344227
    • 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))

  3. Pass139,868 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,868 miles
    Test number
    390055605119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,105 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,105 miles
    Test number
    342886790315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,759 miles (+6,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,759 miles
    Test number
    182644344947
    • 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))

  6. Pass126,384 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,384 miles
    Test number
    259179555101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,715 miles (+7,491)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    294375464569
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,224 miles (+12,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,224 miles
    Test number
    366010016205
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner tailgate light unit slightly loose but not insecure

  9. Pass101,413 miles (+9,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,413 miles
    Test number
    322919948124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,478 miles (+13,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    574507039570
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  11. Pass77,923 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,923 miles
    Test number
    499797053313
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  12. Fail77,892 miles (+18,701)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,892 miles
    Test number
    248952827829
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  13. Pass59,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    276011458453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail59,191 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    889630036562
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 PDF

Does V5 PDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 PDF is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 PDF?
The MOT on V5 PDF is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 PDF done?
V5 PDF was recorded at 143,642 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 7,685 miles a year.
Has V5 PDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 PDF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on V5 PDF 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 PDF find?
V5 PDF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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