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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS62 JWVMOT history

LS62 JWV is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 159,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LS62 JWV red 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 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,496 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 JWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS62 JWV was last recorded at 159,496 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 7,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,150 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,346 miles
Average per year
10,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,496 miles
  • 2025 – 152,150 miles
  • 2024 – 145,350 miles
  • 2023 – 136,604 miles
  • 2022 – 127,794 miles
  • 2021 – 118,366 miles
  • 2019 – 96,276 miles
  • 2018 – 81,850 miles
  • 2017 – 71,852 miles
  • 2016 – 58,751 miles
  • 2015 – 44,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,496 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,496 miles (+7,346)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,496 miles
    Test number
    675450058008
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass152,150 miles (+6,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,150 miles
    Test number
    168868904064
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass145,350 miles (+8,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,350 miles
    Test number
    560616579252
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass136,604 miles (+8,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,604 miles
    Test number
    307017162229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass127,794 miles (+9,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,794 miles
    Test number
    213303053556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass118,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,366 miles
    Test number
    752324119301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,366 miles (+3,815)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,366 miles
    Test number
    923055698074
    • MajorNearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap wont close tight
  8. Pass114,551 miles (+18,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    296663824686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass96,276 miles (+14,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,276 miles
    Test number
    845531151458
    • 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))
  10. Pass81,850 miles (+9,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,850 miles
    Test number
    742349922534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,852 miles (+13,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,852 miles
    Test number
    966361917871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,751 miles (+13,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    554416393802
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbing slightly on edges
  13. Pass44,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    313066194207
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Questions about LS62 JWV

Does LS62 JWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS62 JWV expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS62 JWV?
The MOT on LS62 JWV expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS62 JWV done?
LS62 JWV was recorded at 159,496 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 10,351 miles a year.
Has LS62 JWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 JWV has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS62 JWV 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 LS62 JWV find?
LS62 JWV failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak.

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