BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L25 VELMOT history
L25 VEL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 138,215 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 138,215 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 VEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 9 Aug 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 VEL was last recorded at 138,215 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,164 miles · 1 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 5,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,215 miles
- 2025 – 134,947 miles
- 2024 – 131,077 miles
- 2023 – 127,093 miles
- 2022 – 123,502 miles
- 2021 – 119,207 miles
- 2020 – 115,009 miles
- 2019 – 110,044 miles
- 2018 – 105,021 miles
- 2017 – 96,120 miles
- 2016 – 84,299 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 11 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,215 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 138,215 miles
- Test number
- 620411499008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,164 miles (+3,217)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,164 miles
- Test number
- 622971303883
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Pin loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor
Pass134,947 miles (+3,870)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 134,947 miles
- Test number
- 529015846378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,077 miles (+3,984)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 131,077 miles
- Test number
- 755219539073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 127,093 miles
- Test number
- 704214239259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,093 miles (+3,591)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,093 miles
- Test number
- 511720692795
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Pass123,502 miles (+4,295)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 123,502 miles
- Test number
- 898751342539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,207 miles (+4,198)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 119,207 miles
- Test number
- 584477774023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,009 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 115,009 miles
- Test number
- 131286366628
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail115,009 miles (+4,965)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,009 miles
- Test number
- 423720231385
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass110,044 miles (+5,023)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 110,044 miles
- Test number
- 622695349851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,021 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 105,021 miles
- Test number
- 966142570943
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail105,021 miles (+8,901)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,021 miles
- Test number
- 579242928680
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass96,120 miles (+11,821)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 96,120 miles
- Test number
- 410479103113
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass84,299 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 84,299 miles
- Test number
- 803813930984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Note; Outer edge of tyre wearing.
Questions about L25 VEL
- Does L25 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 VEL is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 VEL?
- The MOT on L25 VEL is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 VEL done?
- L25 VEL was recorded at 138,215 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
- Has L25 VEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 VEL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L25 VEL 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 L25 VEL find?
- L25 VEL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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