BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc
V10 VLNMOT history
V10 VLN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 61,500 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 61,500 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,075 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V10 VLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 27 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V10 VLN was last recorded at 61,500 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,498 miles · 31 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,075 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 61,500 miles
- 2024 – 56,782 miles
- 2023 – 53,052 miles
- 2022 – 49,220 miles
- 2021 – 46,447 miles
- 2020 – 43,854 miles
- 2019 – 38,917 miles
- 2018 – 34,023 miles
- 2017 – 29,511 miles
- 2016 – 22,162 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,500 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 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.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides under arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 10 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,500 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 61,500 miles
- Test number
- 917863475503
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail61,498 miles (+4,716)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,498 miles
- Test number
- 422086223207
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,782 miles (+3,730)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 56,782 miles
- Test number
- 260528366628
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides under arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass53,052 miles (+3,832)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 53,052 miles
- Test number
- 498544236094
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides under arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,220 miles (+2,773)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 49,220 miles
- Test number
- 385613704173
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides under arch - swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,447 miles (+2,593)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 46,447 miles
- Test number
- 124285126922
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect various components
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides under arch swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,854 miles (+4,937)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 43,854 miles
- Test number
- 713974447169
- AdvisoryEngine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass38,917 miles (+4,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 38,917 miles
- Test number
- 114741092546
- AdvisoryEngine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass34,023 miles (+4,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 34,023 miles
- Test number
- 954899308447
- AdvisoryEngine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass29,511 miles (+7,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 29,511 miles
- Test number
- 508081723314
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres worn between 3-4mm ok at present (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 22,162 miles
- Test number
- 202692700709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V10 VLN
- Does V10 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 VLN is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V10 VLN?
- The MOT on V10 VLN is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V10 VLN done?
- V10 VLN was recorded at 61,500 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
- Has V10 VLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V10 VLN has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V10 VLN 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 V10 VLN find?
- V10 VLN passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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