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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LO65 VEFMOT history

LO65 VEF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 96,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LO65 VEF black 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,938 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO65 VEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO65 VEF was last recorded at 96,938 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 12,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,905 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,033 miles
Average per year
9,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,938 miles
  • 2025 – 84,905 miles
  • 2023 – 72,348 miles
  • 2022 – 62,284 miles
  • 2021 – 52,592 miles
  • 2020 – 45,962 miles
  • 2019 – 32,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,938 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,938 miles (+12,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,938 miles
    Test number
    578320357448
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,905 miles (+12,557)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    391704395740
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,348 miles
    Test number
    179348187330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail72,348 miles (+10,064)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,348 miles
    Test number
    910154418393
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,284 miles (+9,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    776437848291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass52,592 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    100239064351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,962 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    945003132801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,300 miles (+8,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,300 miles
    Test number
    959549682898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,344 miles
    Test number
    112516169172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LO65 VEF

Does LO65 VEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO65 VEF is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO65 VEF?
The MOT on LO65 VEF is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO65 VEF done?
LO65 VEF was recorded at 96,938 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,202 miles a year.
Has LO65 VEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO65 VEF has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LO65 VEF 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 LO65 VEF find?
LO65 VEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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