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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V6 AEGMOT history

V6 AEG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

V6 AEG blue 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,956 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 AEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 AEG was last recorded at 121,956 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,955 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,956 miles
  • 2024 – 113,203 miles
  • 2023 – 103,189 miles
  • 2022 – 88,980 miles
  • 2021 – 75,933 miles
  • 2020 – 63,014 miles
  • 2019 – 57,075 miles
  • 2018 – 52,362 miles
  • 2017 – 47,360 miles
  • 2016 – 41,376 miles
  • 2015 – 31,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,956 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,956 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,956 miles
    Test number
    827264956087
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,955 miles (+64)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,955 miles
    Test number
    278574953008
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,891 miles (+8,688)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    448206957913
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,203 miles (+10,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,203 miles
    Test number
    150134587905
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass103,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    120461776246
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail103,189 miles (+14,209)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    797952866366
    • MajorFront Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass88,980 miles (+13,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    118566353589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,933 miles (+12,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,933 miles
    Test number
    861080474006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass63,014 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,014 miles
    Test number
    637422248743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,075 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    334899405883
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Fail57,064 miles (+4,702)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    661681921109
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Abs/traction faults (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass52,362 miles (+5,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    316543190969
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass47,360 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,360 miles
    Test number
    625149970012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,376 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,376 miles
    Test number
    703939147582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,836 miles
    Test number
    267322125132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 AEG

Does V6 AEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 AEG is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 AEG?
The MOT on V6 AEG is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 AEG done?
V6 AEG was recorded at 121,956 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 8,559 miles a year.
Has V6 AEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 AEG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 AEG 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 V6 AEG find?
V6 AEG passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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