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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

V15 ALCMOT history

V15 ALC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

V15 ALC black 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,958 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V15 ALC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V15 ALC was last recorded at 94,958 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,856 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
4,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,958 miles
  • 2024 – 89,920 miles
  • 2023 – 84,061 miles
  • 2022 – 81,814 miles
  • 2021 – 79,711 miles
  • 2020 – 74,328 miles
  • 2019 – 69,588 miles
  • 2018 – 65,123 miles
  • 2017 – 62,651 miles
  • 2016 – 60,036 miles
  • 2015 – 55,212 miles
  • 2014 – 51,941 miles
  • 2013 – 45,487 miles
  • 2012 – 40,750 miles
  • 2011 – 35,327 miles
  • 2010 – 29,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,958 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,958 miles (+102)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    402185011208
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail94,856 miles (+4,936)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    422664590637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass89,920 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    499161085333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail89,920 miles (+5,859)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    854242920491
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,061 miles (+2,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,061 miles
    Test number
    967429037548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,814 miles (+2,103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    690003754622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,711 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    609874840664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,710 miles (+5,382)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,710 miles
    Test number
    249420736382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,328 miles (+4,740)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    188851506653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass69,588 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    110685169300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail69,587 miles (+4,464)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,587 miles
    Test number
    938571819410
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass65,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    199304071570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail65,123 miles (+2,472)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    704428471038
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass62,651 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,651 miles
    Test number
    704379842273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,648 miles (+2,612)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,648 miles
    Test number
    149351130131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass60,036 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,036 miles
    Test number
    362317161769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,212 miles (+3,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,212 miles
    Test number
    486535105258
    • NoteNote: rear tyres wearing to inner edges pass at time of test.

  18. Pass51,941 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,941 miles
    Test number
    107041314270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,487 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    288783013286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,750 miles (+5,423)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    966396322204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front track control arm, fluid filled bush leaking.

  21. Pass35,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,327 miles
    Test number
    877596911290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,327 miles (+5,854)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,327 miles
    Test number
    446125411271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,473 miles
    Test number
    110515790151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V15 ALC

Does V15 ALC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V15 ALC is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V15 ALC?
The MOT on V15 ALC is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V15 ALC done?
V15 ALC was recorded at 94,958 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,240 miles a year.
Has V15 ALC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V15 ALC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V15 ALC 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 V15 ALC find?
V15 ALC passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lense; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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