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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V6 DSNMOT history

V6 DSN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

V6 DSN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
62,686 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 DSN
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 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 DSN was last recorded at 62,686 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,272 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2,414 miles
Average per year
3,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,686 miles
  • 2025 – 60,272 miles
  • 2024 – 56,220 miles
  • 2023 – 53,851 miles
  • 2022 – 50,911 miles
  • 2021 – 49,404 miles
  • 2020 – 47,761 miles
  • 2019 – 44,086 miles
  • 2018 – 41,262 miles
  • 2017 – 36,922 miles
  • 2016 – 33,883 miles
  • 2015 – 20,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,686 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,686 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    336699134451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,272 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,272 miles
    Test number
    234923022564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,220 miles (+2,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    769964547449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass53,851 miles (+2,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    902916340774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass50,911 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    128403844493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,404 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,404 miles
    Test number
    385113204393
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass47,761 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,761 miles
    Test number
    454797145574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,086 miles
    Test number
    241108316501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail44,086 miles (+2,824)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,086 miles
    Test number
    982293616532
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass41,262 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,262 miles
    Test number
    986840175024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,922 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,922 miles
    Test number
    693016450998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    498877105126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,883 miles (+13,721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    152931994678
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass20,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,162 miles
    Test number
    575516875120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 DSN

Does V6 DSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 DSN is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 DSN?
The MOT on V6 DSN is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 DSN done?
V6 DSN was recorded at 62,686 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,815 miles a year.
Has V6 DSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 DSN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V6 DSN 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 DSN find?
V6 DSN passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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