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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LP65 MKVMOT history

LP65 MKV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 125,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

LP65 MKV 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 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,401 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 MKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 MKV was last recorded at 125,401 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 16,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,455 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,946 miles
Average per year
13,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,401 miles
  • 2024 – 108,455 miles
  • 2023 – 93,930 miles
  • 2022 – 86,194 miles
  • 2021 – 71,494 miles
  • 2020 – 58,966 miles
  • 2019 – 42,461 miles
  • 2018 – 25,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,401 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear cracked welded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,401 miles (+16,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    127905325101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass108,455 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,455 miles
    Test number
    304553627696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,454 miles (+14,524)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    786128172716
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass93,930 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    680356176750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cracked welded
  5. Fail93,929 miles (+7,735)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,929 miles
    Test number
    518219247151
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cracked welded
  6. Pass86,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,194 miles
    Test number
    368747401846
    • AdvisoryChip in n/s of front windscreen
  7. Fail86,194 miles (+14,700)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,194 miles
    Test number
    702135810270
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in n/s of front windscreen
  8. Pass71,494 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,494 miles
    Test number
    108834435673
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail71,494 miles (+12,528)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,494 miles
    Test number
    243304432298
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass58,966 miles (+16,505)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    753868889141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,461 miles (+16,737)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,461 miles
    Test number
    421197664075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    970545822787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP65 MKV

Does LP65 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 MKV is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP65 MKV?
The MOT on LP65 MKV is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 MKV done?
LP65 MKV was recorded at 125,401 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 13,124 miles a year.
Has LP65 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 MKV has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LP65 MKV 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 LP65 MKV find?
LP65 MKV passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm.

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