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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

V2 LCPMOT history

V2 LCP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

V2 LCP blue 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 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,674 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 LCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 LCP was last recorded at 140,674 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,674 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,674 miles
  • 2024 – 132,445 miles
  • 2023 – 124,215 miles
  • 2022 – 115,174 miles
  • 2021 – 107,683 miles
  • 2020 – 100,767 miles
  • 2019 – 84,834 miles
  • 2018 – 57,722 miles
  • 2017 – 38,884 miles
  • 2016 – 29,731 miles
  • 2015 – 18,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,674 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Body damage to Nearsdide front and roadwheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,674 miles
    Test number
    718249429251
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,674 miles (+8,229)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,674 miles
    Test number
    833665411397
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,445 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,445 miles
    Test number
    111616820163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail132,441 miles (+8,226)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,441 miles
    Test number
    620067675034
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,215 miles (+9,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,215 miles
    Test number
    472246523043
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,174 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,174 miles
    Test number
    649869650845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,683 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,683 miles
    Test number
    379868089204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,767 miles (+15,933)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,767 miles
    Test number
    851384842762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,834 miles (+410)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,834 miles
    Test number
    124101386657
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail84,424 miles (+26,702)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,424 miles
    Test number
    251378642686
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass57,722 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,722 miles
    Test number
    220123709011
    • AdvisoryBody damage to Nearsdide front and roadwheel

  12. Fail57,711 miles (+18,827)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    331357932947
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody damage to Nearsdide front and roadwheel

  13. Pass38,884 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,884 miles
    Test number
    732080730378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,662 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    854150892572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    692149937141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,731 miles (+10,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    426530500074
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass18,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,926 miles
    Test number
    392378159843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,926 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,926 miles
    Test number
    578275580353
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about V2 LCP

Does V2 LCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 LCP is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V2 LCP?
The MOT on V2 LCP is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 LCP done?
V2 LCP was recorded at 140,674 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 12,064 miles a year.
Has V2 LCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 LCP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V2 LCP 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 V2 LCP find?
V2 LCP passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded rear axle.

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