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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2010 · 2,171 cc

495 LEWMOT history

495 LEW is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 63,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

495 LEW white 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 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,995 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
495 LEW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

495 LEW was last recorded at 63,995 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,234 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,761 miles
Average per year
4,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,995 miles
  • 2025 – 61,234 miles
  • 2024 – 58,278 miles
  • 2023 – 55,477 miles
  • 2022 – 50,445 miles
  • 2021 – 45,083 miles
  • 2020 – 40,386 miles
  • 2019 – 36,386 miles
  • 2018 – 31,567 miles
  • 2017 – 26,915 miles
  • 2016 – 22,402 miles
  • 2015 – 18,411 miles
  • 2014 – 16,866 miles
  • 2013 – 12,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,995 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,995 miles (+2,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    918907566803
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass61,234 miles (+2,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,234 miles
    Test number
    312464154909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,278 miles (+2,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,278 miles
    Test number
    112406958187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass55,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    170903036414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail55,477 miles (+5,032)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    836099512904
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,445 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,445 miles
    Test number
    267603514916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,083 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,083 miles
    Test number
    973812304638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,990 miles (+4,604)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    544771654531
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass40,386 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,386 miles
    Test number
    499778702609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,386 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,386 miles
    Test number
    359043844365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,567 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,567 miles
    Test number
    663289107707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail31,567 miles (+4,652)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,567 miles
    Test number
    537204175611
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass26,915 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,915 miles
    Test number
    244222191373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,402 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,402 miles
    Test number
    756104141474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,411 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,411 miles
    Test number
    979794985021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass16,866 miles (+4,011)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,866 miles
    Test number
    566414114354
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass12,855 miles (+482)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    12,855 miles
    Test number
    468865813319
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail12,373 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,373 miles
    Test number
    745702103311
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 495 LEW

What vehicle is registration 495 LEW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 495 LEW on a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 495 LEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 495 LEW is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 495 LEW?
The MOT on 495 LEW is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 495 LEW done?
495 LEW was recorded at 63,995 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
Has 495 LEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 495 LEW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 495 LEW 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 495 LEW find?
495 LEW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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