BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V6 BRFMOT history
V6 BRF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,568 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 136,568 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,749 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 BRF
- 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
- 30 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 BRF was last recorded at 136,568 miles on 6 May 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 136,534 miles · 1 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 9,749 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,568 miles
- 2025 – 133,208 miles
- 2024 – 128,111 miles
- 2023 – 117,260 miles
- 2022 – 105,348 miles
- 2021 – 89,348 miles
- 2020 – 79,176 miles
- 2019 – 70,126 miles
- 2018 – 57,449 miles
- 2017 – 47,029 miles
- 2016 – 38,081 miles
- 2015 – 29,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,568 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,568 miles (+34)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 136,568 miles
- Test number
- 347099728346
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,534 miles (+3,326)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,534 miles
- Test number
- 997532734452
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,208 miles (+5,097)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 133,208 miles
- Test number
- 486838832604
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,111 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 128,111 miles
- Test number
- 195812245652
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,111 miles (+10,851)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,111 miles
- Test number
- 302940320481
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,260 miles (+11,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 117,260 miles
- Test number
- 770693002778
- 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))
Pass105,348 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 105,348 miles
- Test number
- 383768917013
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine misfiring??
Fail105,347 miles (+15,999)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,347 miles
- Test number
- 406942990830
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine misfiring??
Pass89,348 miles (+10,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 89,348 miles
- Test number
- 250431642492
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass79,176 miles (+9,050)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 79,176 miles
- Test number
- 769677657813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,126 miles (+12,677)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,126 miles
- Test number
- 845480101722
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,449 miles (+10,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 57,449 miles
- Test number
- 377203534891
- AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves ----- rubber cracking (4.1.D.1e)
Pass47,029 miles (+8,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 47,029 miles
- Test number
- 965103561156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear and score mark (3.5.1i)
Pass38,081 miles (+8,762)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 38,081 miles
- Test number
- 150169119371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,319 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 29,319 miles
- Test number
- 668576625142
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V6 BRF
- Does V6 BRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BRF is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 BRF?
- The MOT on V6 BRF is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 BRF done?
- V6 BRF was recorded at 136,568 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 9,749 miles a year.
- Has V6 BRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 BRF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V6 BRF 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 BRF find?
- V6 BRF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.
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