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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LD62 BKEMOT history

LD62 BKE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 204,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LD62 BKE blue 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 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
204,115 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 BKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 BKE was last recorded at 204,115 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 6,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,714 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,401 miles
Average per year
11,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,115 miles
  • 2024 – 197,714 miles
  • 2023 – 188,185 miles
  • 2022 – 177,755 miles
  • 2021 – 167,329 miles
  • 2020 – 158,998 miles
  • 2019 – 149,796 miles
  • 2018 – 137,940 miles
  • 2017 – 124,591 miles
  • 2016 – 112,332 miles
  • 2015 – 93,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,115 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,115 miles (+6,401)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    204,115 miles
    Test number
    618087966623
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Pass197,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,714 miles
    Test number
    525284927642
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail197,714 miles (+9,529)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,714 miles
    Test number
    571777144140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge == worn low on the inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge == worn low on the inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass188,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    188,185 miles
    Test number
    271184393433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail188,184 miles (+10,429)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,184 miles
    Test number
    436510852121
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass177,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,755 miles
    Test number
    667686364873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail177,755 miles (+10,426)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,755 miles
    Test number
    713773501312
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass167,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,329 miles
    Test number
    186558340688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail167,329 miles (+8,331)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,329 miles
    Test number
    725393040175
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass158,998 miles (+9,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,998 miles
    Test number
    586674330666
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stop is deteriorated and shock dirt shield partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass149,796 miles (+11,856)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,796 miles
    Test number
    276969760154
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop is deteriorated and shock dirt shield partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber bump stop is deteriorated and shock dirt shield partially insecure

  12. Pass137,940 miles (+13,349)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,940 miles
    Test number
    519692148889
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop is deteriorated

  13. Pass124,591 miles (+12,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,591 miles
    Test number
    180634583361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass112,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,332 miles
    Test number
    245679283558
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's worn on inner edge

  15. Fail112,331 miles (+18,815)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,331 miles
    Test number
    365721046196
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front, inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's worn on inner edge

  16. Pass93,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,516 miles
    Test number
    156307401274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 BKE

Does LD62 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 BKE is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD62 BKE?
The MOT on LD62 BKE is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 BKE done?
LD62 BKE was recorded at 204,115 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 11,043 miles a year.
Has LD62 BKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 BKE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD62 BKE 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 LD62 BKE find?
LD62 BKE passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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