BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
LR14 VFUMOT history
LR14 VFU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 179,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 179,338 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR14 VFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 4 Apr 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR14 VFU was last recorded at 179,338 miles on 18 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 179,336 miles · 15 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 14,398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,338 miles
- 2025 – 164,499 miles
- 2023 – 143,005 miles
- 2022 – 126,686 miles
- 2021 – 97,517 miles
- 2020 – 88,011 miles
- 2019 – 66,227 miles
- 2018 – 57,953 miles
- 2017 – 47,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,338 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 20 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,338 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 179,338 miles
- Test number
- 873766898286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail179,336 miles (+14,837)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,336 miles
- Test number
- 241630816560
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass164,499 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 164,499 miles
- Test number
- 630579764797
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,499 miles (+21,494)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,499 miles
- Test number
- 117253906387
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,005 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 143,005 miles
- Test number
- 339296161475
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail143,005 miles (+16,319)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,005 miles
- Test number
- 921100849859
- Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass126,686 miles (+29,169)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 126,686 miles
- Test number
- 464818916964
- 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))
Pass97,517 miles (+3,422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 97,517 miles
- Test number
- 203540885511
- 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))
Pass94,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 94,095 miles
- Test number
- 820234530162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,095 miles (+6,084)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,095 miles
- Test number
- 835482601946
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Pass88,011 miles (+21,784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 88,011 miles
- Test number
- 470604546222
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass66,227 miles (+8,274)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 66,227 miles
- Test number
- 817891807476
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryBoth wipers will need replacing soon
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, grake pipes and engine bay under car
Pass57,953 miles (+10,513)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 57,953 miles
- Test number
- 432400989133
- AdvisoryFront tyres getting low
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has nail
Pass47,440 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 47,440 miles
- Test number
- 285023950240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryTray's fitted
Questions about LR14 VFU
- Does LR14 VFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR14 VFU is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR14 VFU?
- The MOT on LR14 VFU is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR14 VFU done?
- LR14 VFU was recorded at 179,338 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 14,398 miles a year.
- Has LR14 VFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR14 VFU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR14 VFU 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 LR14 VFU find?
- LR14 VFU passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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