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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LP62 BKAMOT history

LP62 BKA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jan 2013. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 182,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

LP62 BKA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
182,200 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP62 BKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP62 BKA was last recorded at 182,200 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,005 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
8,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,200 miles
  • 2024 – 178,176 miles
  • 2023 – 175,318 miles
  • 2022 – 166,143 miles
  • 2021 – 158,436 miles
  • 2020 – 150,265 miles
  • 2019 – 139,960 miles
  • 2018 – 128,354 miles
  • 2017 – 111,361 miles
  • 2016 – 102,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,200 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,200 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    182,200 miles
    Test number
    301804312073
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail182,005 miles (+3,829)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,005 miles
    Test number
    507419774068
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass178,176 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    178,176 miles
    Test number
    717439046492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,318 miles (+9,175)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    175,318 miles
    Test number
    618332568026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,143 miles (+7,707)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,143 miles
    Test number
    509112078504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,436 miles (+8,171)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,436 miles
    Test number
    504258378097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,265 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,265 miles
    Test number
    358570149785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail150,261 miles (+10,301)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,261 miles
    Test number
    668563887607
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass139,960 miles (+11,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,960 miles
    Test number
    303805399954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass128,354 miles (+16,993)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,354 miles
    Test number
    766629789271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,361 miles (+8,461)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,361 miles
    Test number
    977351711979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    332146908811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP62 BKA

Does LP62 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP62 BKA expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP62 BKA?
The MOT on LP62 BKA expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP62 BKA done?
LP62 BKA was recorded at 182,200 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 8,654 miles a year.
Has LP62 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP62 BKA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP62 BKA 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 LP62 BKA find?
LP62 BKA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side.

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