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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LR62 PYVMOT history

LR62 PYV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 176,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LR62 PYV 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
176,522 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 PYV
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
4 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 PYV was last recorded at 176,522 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,522 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,522 miles
  • 2025 – 171,228 miles
  • 2024 – 166,590 miles
  • 2023 – 166,339 miles
  • 2022 – 159,806 miles
  • 2021 – 145,458 miles
  • 2020 – 106,374 miles
  • 2019 – 106,274 miles
  • 2018 – 73,411 miles
  • 2016 – 47,483 miles
  • 2015 – 34,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,522 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,522 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    176,522 miles
    Test number
    630215653450
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,522 miles (+5,294)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,522 miles
    Test number
    987757373350
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  3. Pass171,228 miles (+4,638)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,228 miles
    Test number
    778887795547
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chip

  4. Pass166,590 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,590 miles
    Test number
    715325609619
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail166,551 miles (+212)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,551 miles
    Test number
    116286198598
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail166,339 miles (+6,533)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,339 miles
    Test number
    877712878654
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass159,806 miles (+14,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,806 miles
    Test number
    956726189436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F AND N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass145,458 miles (+39,084)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    491665929786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,374 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,374 miles
    Test number
    699940757671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,274 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,274 miles
    Test number
    637911404218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail106,273 miles (+14,775)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    677198773630
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,498 miles (+18,087)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,498 miles
    Test number
    376103434168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,411 miles (+25,928)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,411 miles
    Test number
    224687119916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,483 miles (+13,398)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,483 miles
    Test number
    926633282391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,085 miles
    Test number
    369791805987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail34,085 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,085 miles
    Test number
    532877834731
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LR62 PYV

Does LR62 PYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 PYV is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 PYV?
The MOT on LR62 PYV is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 PYV done?
LR62 PYV was recorded at 176,522 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 13,844 miles a year.
Has LR62 PYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 PYV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR62 PYV 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 LR62 PYV find?
LR62 PYV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/18; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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