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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LD62 VAEMOT history

LD62 VAE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LD62 VAE 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,445 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 VAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 VAE was last recorded at 106,445 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 8,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,992 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,453 miles
Average per year
7,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,445 miles
  • 2025 – 97,992 miles
  • 2024 – 86,293 miles
  • 2023 – 76,246 miles
  • 2022 – 68,784 miles
  • 2021 – 64,643 miles
  • 2020 – 60,680 miles
  • 2019 – 55,369 miles
  • 2018 – 46,828 miles
  • 2017 – 38,655 miles
  • 2016 – 29,470 miles
  • 2015 – 20,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,445 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    113190041240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail106,445 miles (+8,453)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    962488216916
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,992 miles (+11,699)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    290863962610
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,293 miles (+10,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,293 miles
    Test number
    661490880107
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen water hose loose both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass76,246 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    987496041617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,784 miles (+4,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    215980256943
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,643 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,643 miles
    Test number
    683260478345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,680 miles (+5,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    504501655399
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,369 miles (+8,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,369 miles
    Test number
    949185755760
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass46,828 miles (+8,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    685058227665
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass38,655 miles (+9,185)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,655 miles
    Test number
    461968679439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,470 miles (+9,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    905225878471
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryVery small stone chips to front wind sreen

  13. Pass20,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,347 miles
    Test number
    859785337957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,347 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,347 miles
    Test number
    793299837461
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Questions about LD62 VAE

Does LD62 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 VAE is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 VAE?
The MOT on LD62 VAE is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 VAE done?
LD62 VAE was recorded at 106,445 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,856 miles a year.
Has LD62 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 VAE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 VAE 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 VAE find?
LD62 VAE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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