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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LR62 LWPMOT history

LR62 LWP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 179,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

LR62 LWP 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 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
179,765 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 LWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 LWP was last recorded at 179,765 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 14,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2023: 160,343 miles, lower than 160,843 miles on 27 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,089 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
14,676 miles
Average per year
11,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,765 miles
  • 2024 – 165,089 miles
  • 2023 – 160,343 miles
  • 2022 – 152,521 miles
  • 2021 – 146,320 miles
  • 2020 – 137,467 miles
  • 2019 – 129,598 miles
  • 2018 – 120,593 miles
  • 2017 – 112,042 miles
  • 2016 – 89,503 miles
  • 2015 – 66,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,765 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,765 miles (+14,676)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,765 miles
    Test number
    862782533109
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass165,089 miles (+4,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,089 miles
    Test number
    561072233052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass160,343 miles (-500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,343 miles
    Test number
    837968649875
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Fail160,843 miles (+8,322)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,843 miles
    Test number
    363675077769
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass152,521 miles (+6,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,521 miles
    Test number
    185521441825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass146,320 miles (+8,853)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,320 miles
    Test number
    959736348475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,467 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,467 miles
    Test number
    931619828302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,463 miles (+7,865)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,463 miles
    Test number
    226664036928
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass129,598 miles (+9,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,598 miles
    Test number
    793095273757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass120,593 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,593 miles
    Test number
    924958458169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,042 miles (+22,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,042 miles
    Test number
    173502435033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass89,503 miles (+22,648)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,503 miles
    Test number
    473884838650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,855 miles
    Test number
    911411772746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR62 LWP

Does LR62 LWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR62 LWP expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR62 LWP?
The MOT on LR62 LWP expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR62 LWP done?
LR62 LWP was recorded at 179,765 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 11,364 miles a year.
Has LR62 LWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 LWP has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR62 LWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR62 LWP find?
LR62 LWP passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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