BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
V24 LAFMOT history
V24 LAF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 153,315 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,640 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V24 LAF
- 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 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V24 LAF was last recorded at 153,315 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,309 miles · 17 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 7,640 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,315 miles
- 2024 – 145,082 miles
- 2023 – 135,544 miles
- 2022 – 125,086 miles
- 2021 – 121,793 miles
- 2020 – 116,162 miles
- 2019 – 111,218 miles
- 2018 – 105,828 miles
- 2017 – 99,582 miles
- 2016 – 92,962 miles
- 2015 – 86,312 miles
- 2014 – 78,425 miles
- 2013 – 66,359 miles
- 2012 – 51,527 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,315 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tpms light on indicating low pressure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,315 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 153,315 miles
- Test number
- 942296500579
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail153,309 miles (+8,227)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,309 miles
- Test number
- 640305547383
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass145,082 miles (+38)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 145,082 miles
- Test number
- 871919313347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light on indicating low pressure
Fail145,044 miles (+9,500)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,044 miles
- Test number
- 533235572612
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light on indicating low pressure
Pass135,544 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 135,544 miles
- Test number
- 650077587801
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail135,544 miles (+10,458)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,544 miles
- Test number
- 901188145467
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass125,086 miles (+3,293)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 125,086 miles
- Test number
- 739334139709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil DAMP WITH OIL (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,793 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 121,793 miles
- Test number
- 135236093017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage-inner wall
Fail121,782 miles (+5,620)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,782 miles
- Test number
- 108296825553
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass116,162 miles (+4,944)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 116,162 miles
- Test number
- 272354396021
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass111,218 miles (+5,390)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 111,218 miles
- Test number
- 509203516892
- AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt hasp not working possible jammed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass105,828 miles (+6,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 105,828 miles
- Test number
- 606362934012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle undertray broken
Pass99,582 miles (+6,620)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 99,582 miles
- Test number
- 637651516596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,962 miles (+6,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 92,962 miles
- Test number
- 465192424135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,312 miles (+7,887)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 86,312 miles
- Test number
- 159096593867
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,425 miles (+12,066)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 78,425 miles
- Test number
- 367191634239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass66,359 miles (+14,832)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 66,359 miles
- Test number
- 375503253298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,527 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 51,527 miles
- Test number
- 487327332209
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail51,527 miles1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,527 miles
- Test number
- 895067932272
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V24 LAF
- Does V24 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V24 LAF is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V24 LAF?
- The MOT on V24 LAF is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V24 LAF done?
- V24 LAF was recorded at 153,315 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 7,640 miles a year.
- Has V24 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V24 LAF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V24 LAF 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 V24 LAF find?
- V24 LAF passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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