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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V5 UEVMOT history

V5 UEV is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

V5 UEV white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,173 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 UEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 UEV was last recorded at 78,173 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,165 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,008 miles
Average per year
4,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,173 miles
  • 2025 – 74,165 miles
  • 2024 – 70,363 miles
  • 2023 – 66,315 miles
  • 2022 – 62,503 miles
  • 2021 – 57,700 miles
  • 2020 – 53,712 miles
  • 2019 – 49,540 miles
  • 2018 – 44,179 miles
  • 2017 – 38,412 miles
  • 2016 – 32,472 miles
  • 2015 – 27,901 miles
  • 2014 – 22,731 miles
  • 2013 – 18,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,173 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront and rear level links seized
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front exhaust clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,173 miles (+4,008)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    293400463225
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear level links seized
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass74,165 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,165 miles
    Test number
    813982257878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail74,162 miles (+3,799)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,162 miles
    Test number
    613843407859
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass70,363 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    418483091417
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail70,359 miles (+4,044)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,359 miles
    Test number
    329222944726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass66,315 miles (+3,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,315 miles
    Test number
    930379124826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear (plastic coated ) brake pipes, plastic coating has swollen.
  7. Pass62,503 miles (+126)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,503 miles
    Test number
    638858643779
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Fail62,377 miles (+4,677)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,377 miles
    Test number
    383181022675
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass57,700 miles (+3,988)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    599088016682
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel been welded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass53,712 miles (+4,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,712 miles
    Test number
    640443450457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull length undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection
  11. Pass49,540 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,540 miles
    Test number
    194440929673
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail49,540 miles (+5,361)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,540 miles
    Test number
    161079093835
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass44,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,179 miles
    Test number
    401497049624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,179 miles (+5,767)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,179 miles
    Test number
    323788664672
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass38,412 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,412 miles
    Test number
    897960697658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,472 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,472 miles
    Test number
    709564611429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass27,901 miles (+5,170)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,901 miles
    Test number
    538233925264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass22,731 miles (+4,068)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,731 miles
    Test number
    366644824287
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner shoulders.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass18,663 miles (+32)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    18,663 miles
    Test number
    968911323284
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail18,631 miles1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,631 miles
    Test number
    347008213286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S/R tyre has deep cut and is worn on inner shoulder.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V5 UEV

Does V5 UEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 UEV is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 UEV?
The MOT on V5 UEV is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 UEV done?
V5 UEV was recorded at 78,173 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,560 miles a year.
Has V5 UEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 UEV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 UEV 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 UEV find?
V5 UEV passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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