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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LB14 FJVMOT history

LB14 FJV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,277 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 FJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 FJV was last recorded at 113,277 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,272 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
11,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,277 miles
  • 2025 – 101,808 miles
  • 2024 – 85,057 miles
  • 2023 – 64,947 miles
  • 2022 – 44,545 miles
  • 2021 – 32,177 miles
  • 2020 – 28,076 miles
  • 2019 – 21,883 miles
  • 2018 – 15,956 miles
  • 2017 – 10,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,277 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,277 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,277 miles
    Test number
    890801200723
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail113,272 miles (+11,464)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,272 miles
    Test number
    823639243105
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,808 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,808 miles
    Test number
    919600818079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail101,804 miles (+16,747)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,804 miles
    Test number
    114306224054
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,057 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    252298554451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail85,052 miles (+20,105)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    720394202337
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass64,947 miles (+20,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    216368275347
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres worn to approx 3mm

  8. Pass44,545 miles (+12,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    680875431974
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass32,177 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    729450184145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail32,177 miles (+4,101)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    600325065072
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass28,076 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,076 miles
    Test number
    620143148739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,883 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    21,883 miles
    Test number
    559887370549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,956 miles (+5,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    15,956 miles
    Test number
    628465587900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass10,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    10,587 miles
    Test number
    133881478564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB14 FJV

Does LB14 FJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB14 FJV is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB14 FJV?
The MOT on LB14 FJV is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB14 FJV done?
LB14 FJV was recorded at 113,277 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 11,926 miles a year.
Has LB14 FJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 FJV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB14 FJV 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 LB14 FJV find?
LB14 FJV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both (strong advise); front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward most bushes, and 3 more.

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