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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V6 VJPMOT history

V6 VJP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

V6 VJP grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,473 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VJP was last recorded at 87,473 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,009 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,464 miles
Average per year
5,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,473 miles
  • 2025 – 86,009 miles
  • 2024 – 84,835 miles
  • 2023 – 81,298 miles
  • 2022 – 77,224 miles
  • 2021 – 69,665 miles
  • 2020 – 61,112 miles
  • 2019 – 54,956 miles
  • 2018 – 52,178 miles
  • 2017 – 45,974 miles
  • 2016 – 41,798 miles
  • 2015 – 33,732 miles
  • 2014 – 24,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,473 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,473 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,473 miles
    Test number
    505818045794
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass86,009 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,009 miles
    Test number
    768008824155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,835 miles (+3,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    169515497731
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass81,298 miles (+4,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    997362163042
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges slightly
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass77,224 miles (+7,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    231570882611
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak possibly from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear low arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass69,665 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    889031741306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,112 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,112 miles
    Test number
    984016670120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,956 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,956 miles
    Test number
    321793119107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,178 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,178 miles
    Test number
    236111632463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    624392687685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,974 miles (+4,176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    119832189851
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass41,798 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    605794286814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,732 miles (+9,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,732 miles
    Test number
    187177226485
    • AdvisoryNail in nsf tyre
  14. Pass24,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,567 miles
    Test number
    519350364200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 VJP

Does V6 VJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VJP is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 VJP?
The MOT on V6 VJP is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 VJP done?
V6 VJP was recorded at 87,473 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,233 miles a year.
Has V6 VJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VJP has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on V6 VJP 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 VJP find?
V6 VJP passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge slightly.

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