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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,171 cc

4 LVMOT history

4 LV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 37,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

4 LV black 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
37,018 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 LV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 LV was last recorded at 37,018 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 1,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,206 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,812 miles
Average per year
2,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,018 miles
  • 2025 – 35,206 miles
  • 2024 – 33,686 miles
  • 2023 – 31,678 miles
  • 2022 – 30,130 miles
  • 2021 – 27,821 miles
  • 2020 – 25,874 miles
  • 2019 – 22,801 miles
  • 2018 – 18,672 miles
  • 2017 – 15,513 miles
  • 2016 – 11,059 miles
  • 2015 – 8,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,018 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner light lens loose but not likely to fall off
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,018 miles (+1,812)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    413519446742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner light lens loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass35,206 miles (+1,520)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,206 miles
    Test number
    141259411635
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Lens slightly defective not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass33,686 miles (+2,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,686 miles
    Test number
    112799575743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack arm to track rod end has some play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass31,678 miles (+1,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    31,678 miles
    Test number
    417707921529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass30,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,130 miles
    Test number
    933402041125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail30,130 miles (+2,309)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,130 miles
    Test number
    690153616229
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

  7. Pass27,821 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,821 miles
    Test number
    462126823828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,874 miles (+3,073)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,874 miles
    Test number
    863308855844
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass22,801 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,801 miles
    Test number
    931272107082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,672 miles
    Test number
    854999805960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,672 miles (+3,159)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,672 miles
    Test number
    497927701565
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass15,513 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    15,513 miles
    Test number
    367869487853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,059 miles
    Test number
    712539079441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,059 miles (+2,103)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,059 miles
    Test number
    195451932946
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass8,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    8,956 miles
    Test number
    167377045189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4 LV

What vehicle is registration 4 LV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 LV on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2012. 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 4 LV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 LV is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 LV?
The MOT on 4 LV is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 LV done?
4 LV was recorded at 37,018 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,528 miles a year.
Has 4 LV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 LV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on 4 LV 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 4 LV find?
4 LV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 7 more.

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