BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V6 MALMOT history
V6 MAL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 71,281 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 MAL
- 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
- 30 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 MAL was last recorded at 71,281 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 4,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,285 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,996 miles
- Average per year
- 5,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,281 miles
- 2025 – 66,285 miles
- 2024 – 59,561 miles
- 2023 – 55,608 miles
- 2022 – 52,463 miles
- 2021 – 48,851 miles
- 2020 – 46,710 miles
- 2019 – 41,583 miles
- 2018 – 32,525 miles
- 2017 – 23,601 miles
- 2016 – 18,667 miles
- 2015 – 12,728 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,281 miles (+4,996)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 71,281 miles
- Test number
- 104127874116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,285 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,285 miles
- Test number
- 323446094506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,215 miles (+6,654)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,215 miles
- Test number
- 706445161453
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNail in tyre Both rear tyres
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn badly on inside edges and worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,561 miles (+3,953)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 59,561 miles
- Test number
- 116413745424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,608 miles (+3,145)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 55,608 miles
- Test number
- 385702143175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,463 miles (+3,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 52,463 miles
- Test number
- 610849845504
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 48,851 miles
- Test number
- 116379051939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,851 miles (+2,141)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,851 miles
- Test number
- 905858859988
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass46,710 miles (+5,127)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 46,710 miles
- Test number
- 488868652856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,583 miles (+9,058)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 41,583 miles
- Test number
- 976580204111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,525 miles (+8,924)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 32,525 miles
- Test number
- 191393463122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,601 miles (+4,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 23,601 miles
- Test number
- 794230491838
- AdvisoryFRONT PADS GETTING LOW
- AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN TREAD
Pass18,667 miles (+5,939)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 18,667 miles
- Test number
- 615620972244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 12,728 miles
- Test number
- 283274073710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 MAL
- Does V6 MAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 MAL is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 MAL?
- The MOT on V6 MAL is valid until 25 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 MAL done?
- V6 MAL was recorded at 71,281 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,379 miles a year.
- Has V6 MAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 MAL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V6 MAL 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 MAL find?
- V6 MAL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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