BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
LP65 VBBMOT history
LP65 VBB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 102,824 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 102,824 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,390 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP65 VBB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 15 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP65 VBB was last recorded at 102,824 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 10,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,349 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,475 miles
- Average per year
- 9,390 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,824 miles
- 2025 – 92,349 miles
- 2024 – 83,058 miles
- 2023 – 70,962 miles
- 2022 – 61,626 miles
- 2021 – 51,394 miles
- 2020 – 45,502 miles
- 2019 – 34,982 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Undertrays and engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 7 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,824 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 102,824 miles
- Test number
- 215385875671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail102,824 miles (+10,475)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,824 miles
- Test number
- 517449133382
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,349 miles (+9,291)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 92,349 miles
- Test number
- 435814070356
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,058 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 83,058 miles
- Test number
- 273546138559
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Fail83,055 miles (+12,093)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,055 miles
- Test number
- 714278197266
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Pass70,962 miles (+9,336)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 70,962 miles
- Test number
- 835655486237
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass61,626 miles (+10,232)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 61,626 miles
- Test number
- 377926035141
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass51,394 miles (+5,892)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 51,394 miles
- Test number
- 151445937917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,502 miles (+10,520)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 45,502 miles
- Test number
- 313690456698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 34,982 miles
- Test number
- 939305096169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP65 VBB
- Does LP65 VBB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 VBB is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP65 VBB?
- The MOT on LP65 VBB is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP65 VBB done?
- LP65 VBB was recorded at 102,824 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 9,390 miles a year.
- Has LP65 VBB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP65 VBB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP65 VBB 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 VBB find?
- LP65 VBB passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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