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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

V1 LOSMOT history

V1 LOS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

V1 LOS 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,109 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 LOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 LOS was last recorded at 52,109 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,923 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
1,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,109 miles
  • 2025 – 51,923 miles
  • 2023 – 51,313 miles
  • 2022 – 49,220 miles
  • 2021 – 47,410 miles
  • 2020 – 45,300 miles
  • 2019 – 42,765 miles
  • 2018 – 40,394 miles
  • 2017 – 38,803 miles
  • 2016 – 36,720 miles
  • 2015 – 36,655 miles
  • 2014 – 35,254 miles
  • 2013 – 32,759 miles
  • 2012 – 29,493 miles
  • 2010 – 27,958 miles
  • 2009 – 26,468 miles
  • 2008 – 25,221 miles
  • 2006 – 17,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,109 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    242425746095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail52,109 miles (+186)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    548184381505
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass51,923 miles (+610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,923 miles
    Test number
    202723038115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass51,313 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,313 miles
    Test number
    698547029864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,220 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    841238792235
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,410 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    204156672665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,300 miles (+2,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,300 miles
    Test number
    359986997326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,765 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,765 miles
    Test number
    802572833370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,394 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,394 miles
    Test number
    436474020954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    470670578055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,803 miles (+2,083)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    794123837497
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass36,720 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,720 miles
    Test number
    152667187058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,655 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    578615995119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,254 miles (+2,495)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,254 miles
    Test number
    786424044142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,759 miles (+3,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,759 miles
    Test number
    497309943136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    985564842151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,493 miles (+1,535)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    446400742175
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass27,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    101243290147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,958 miles (+1,490)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    730573490125
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass26,468 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,468 miles
    Test number
    224211099105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,221 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,221 miles
    Test number
    972796488118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,973 miles
    Test number
    542535086192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 LOS

Does V1 LOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 LOS is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 LOS?
The MOT on V1 LOS is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 LOS done?
V1 LOS was recorded at 52,109 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 1,712 miles a year.
Has V1 LOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 LOS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 LOS 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 V1 LOS find?
V1 LOS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 2 more.

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