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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V2 LGRMOT history

V2 LGR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

V2 LGR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
122,806 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 LGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 LGR was last recorded at 122,806 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 8,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,749 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,057 miles
Average per year
6,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,806 miles
  • 2022 – 114,749 miles
  • 2021 – 101,085 miles
  • 2020 – 88,313 miles
  • 2019 – 76,490 miles
  • 2018 – 67,667 miles
  • 2017 – 57,860 miles
  • 2016 – 52,125 miles
  • 2015 – 44,831 miles
  • 2014 – 34,635 miles
  • 2013 – 23,461 miles
  • 2012 – 20,797 miles
  • 2011 – 20,151 miles
  • 2010 – 19,564 miles
  • 2009 – 18,584 miles
  • 2008 – 17,694 miles
  • 2007 – 16,406 miles
  • 2006 – 15,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,806 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Engine managment light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine warning light is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,806 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    877693654881
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,806 miles (+8,057)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    419023505278
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,749 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,749 miles
    Test number
    823625187738
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre possibly been run flat at some point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  4. Fail114,749 miles (+13,664)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,749 miles
    Test number
    129222587305
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre possibly been run flat at some point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  5. Pass101,085 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    346221009100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,081 miles (+12,768)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,081 miles
    Test number
    312658346389
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,313 miles
    Test number
    146993064981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,313 miles (+11,823)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,313 miles
    Test number
    875435186665
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,490 miles (+8,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,490 miles
    Test number
    208236871003
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    616712144727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,667 miles (+9,807)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    772397621330
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass57,860 miles (+5,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,860 miles
    Test number
    859985554628
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  13. Pass52,125 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    768599014793
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light is on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail52,113 miles (+7,282)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,113 miles
    Test number
    472904700506
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light is on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass44,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    234503939893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,831 miles (+10,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    319923489628
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass34,635 miles (+11,174)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,635 miles
    Test number
    725041944222
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes slight movement
    • NoteFront inner brake pads

  18. Pass23,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,461 miles
    Test number
    477021743243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail23,461 miles (+2,664)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,461 miles
    Test number
    389760143236
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass20,797 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,797 miles
    Test number
    397940832256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,151 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,151 miles
    Test number
    307012321292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,564 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,564 miles
    Test number
    633171930209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,584 miles (+890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,584 miles
    Test number
    751858839286
    • NoteAirbag lamp on

  24. Pass17,694 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,694 miles
    Test number
    983342048254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,406 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,406 miles
    Test number
    533342237264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,114 miles
    Test number
    142180826220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 LGR

Does V2 LGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 LGR expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 LGR?
The MOT on V2 LGR expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 LGR done?
V2 LGR was recorded at 122,806 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 6,236 miles a year.
Has V2 LGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 LGR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V2 LGR 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 LGR find?
V2 LGR passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; engine management light on; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp, and 5 more.

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