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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V12 LVEMOT history

V12 LVE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

V12 LVE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,243 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 LVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 LVE was last recorded at 129,243 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,606 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,637 miles
Average per year
8,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,243 miles
  • 2025 – 126,606 miles
  • 2024 – 120,054 miles
  • 2023 – 115,511 miles
  • 2021 – 110,928 miles
  • 2020 – 102,289 miles
  • 2019 – 99,409 miles
  • 2018 – 95,156 miles
  • 2017 – 90,937 miles
  • 2016 – 81,070 miles
  • 2015 – 62,360 miles
  • 2014 – 43,032 miles
  • 2013 – 28,722 miles
  • 2012 – 21,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,243 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,243 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,243 miles
    Test number
    191356732807
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass126,606 miles (+6,552)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,606 miles
    Test number
    620558361518
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass120,054 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,054 miles
    Test number
    808444783118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,511 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,511 miles
    Test number
    649398630279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,928 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,928 miles
    Test number
    466580596702
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail110,928 miles (+8,639)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,928 miles
    Test number
    800874630170
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass102,289 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,289 miles
    Test number
    702911552800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,282 miles (+2,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,282 miles
    Test number
    429763841873
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass99,409 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    815015063159
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible coupling leaking
  10. Fail99,409 miles (+4,253)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    656502657451
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible coupling leaking
  11. Pass95,156 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    617623617012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,937 miles (+9,867)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    439567864752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,070 miles (+18,710)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,070 miles
    Test number
    426923972840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,360 miles (+19,328)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    780018602138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,032 miles (+14,310)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    777325294295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,722 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,722 miles
    Test number
    379060573257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    376918372268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 LVE

Does V12 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 LVE is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 LVE?
The MOT on V12 LVE is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 LVE done?
V12 LVE was recorded at 129,243 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 8,081 miles a year.
Has V12 LVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 LVE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V12 LVE 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 V12 LVE find?
V12 LVE passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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