BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LN63 VJZMOT history
LN63 VJZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 251,699 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 251,699 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 10 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 19,330 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LN63 VJZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 10 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LN63 VJZ was last recorded at 251,699 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 251,699 miles · 21 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 19,330 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 251,699 miles
- 2025 – 230,426 miles
- 2024 – 209,697 miles
- 2023 – 185,740 miles
- 2022 – 165,266 miles
- 2020 – 144,748 miles
- 2019 – 121,708 miles
- 2018 – 98,308 miles
- 2017 – 83,799 miles
- 2016 – 71,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass251,699 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHead lamp patterns poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear differential leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 5 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass251,699 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 251,699 miles
- Test number
- 912554490438
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHead lamp patterns poor
- AdvisoryRear differential leaking
Fail251,699 miles (+21,273)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,699 miles
- Test number
- 410560373595
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHead lamp patterns poor
- AdvisoryRear differential leaking
Pass230,426 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 230,426 miles
- Test number
- 989931274840
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail230,425 miles (+20,728)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,425 miles
- Test number
- 798868163723
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint cover [drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass209,697 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 209,697 miles
- Test number
- 289202471285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail209,697 miles (+23,957)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,697 miles
- Test number
- 931979219569
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass185,740 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 185,740 miles
- Test number
- 248486295675
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail185,739 miles (+20,473)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,739 miles
- Test number
- 219017773634
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass165,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 165,266 miles
- Test number
- 681280949634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,266 miles (+20,518)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,266 miles
- Test number
- 334587554590
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass144,748 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 144,748 miles
- Test number
- 294582620176
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,748 miles (+23,040)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,748 miles
- Test number
- 697841009930
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 121,708 miles
- Test number
- 450806083174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,708 miles (+23,400)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,708 miles
- Test number
- 766516000852
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 98,308 miles
- Test number
- 709465763139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,308 miles (+14,509)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,308 miles
- Test number
- 489443483922
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,799 miles (+11,826)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 83,799 miles
- Test number
- 671431323828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,973 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 71,973 miles
- Test number
- 638314082117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LN63 VJZ
- Does LN63 VJZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN63 VJZ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LN63 VJZ?
- The MOT on LN63 VJZ is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LN63 VJZ done?
- LN63 VJZ was recorded at 251,699 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 19,330 miles a year.
- Has LN63 VJZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LN63 VJZ has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LN63 VJZ 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 LN63 VJZ find?
- LN63 VJZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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