BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,997 cc

V15 ALXMOT history

V15 ALX is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V15 ALX silver 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,847 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,541 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V15 ALX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V15 ALX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V15 ALX was last recorded at 135,847 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 11,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,599 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,248 miles
Average per year
8,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,847 miles
  • 2025 – 124,599 miles
  • 2024 – 114,942 miles
  • 2023 – 109,788 miles
  • 2022 – 103,492 miles
  • 2021 – 95,551 miles
  • 2020 – 89,030 miles
  • 2019 – 81,739 miles
  • 2018 – 70,686 miles
  • 2017 – 62,345 miles
  • 2016 – 51,719 miles
  • 2015 – 45,097 miles
  • 2014 – 33,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,847 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,847 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,847 miles
    Test number
    263150244522
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail135,845 miles (+11,246)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,845 miles
    Test number
    305426913889
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,599 miles (+9,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,599 miles
    Test number
    677319036604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,942 miles
    Test number
    834689046611
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail114,942 miles (+5,154)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,942 miles
    Test number
    713688971532
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,788 miles (+6,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    463760523813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf foglamp not working

  7. Pass103,492 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,492 miles
    Test number
    640181437347
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,480 miles (+7,929)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,480 miles
    Test number
    122252860130
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,551 miles (+6,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    310350031596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smear

  10. Pass89,030 miles (+7,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,030 miles
    Test number
    356612632048
    • AdvisoryHazard warning lamps modified
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre worn down to 2 mm also badly worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,739 miles (+11,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    893368042506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass70,686 miles (+8,341)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    266103784481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,345 miles (+10,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,345 miles
    Test number
    690329314719
    • AdvisoryHazard warning lights flashing quicker than that of a similar type of vehicle .

  14. Pass51,719 miles (+6,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    531185466777
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass45,097 miles (+12,024)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,097 miles
    Test number
    890423579397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,073 miles
    Test number
    917121764202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V15 ALX

Does V15 ALX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V15 ALX is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V15 ALX?
The MOT on V15 ALX is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V15 ALX done?
V15 ALX was recorded at 135,847 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 8,541 miles a year.
Has V15 ALX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V15 ALX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V15 ALX 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 ALX find?
V15 ALX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: central front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all V15A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.