
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 2,996 cc
V2 VLLMOT history
V2 VLL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 171,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 171,545 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,651 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V2 VLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 20 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V2 VLL was last recorded at 171,545 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 171,543 miles · 5 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 8,651 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 171,545 miles
- 2022 – 168,933 miles
- 2020 – 163,329 miles
- 2019 – 155,332 miles
- 2018 – 146,197 miles
- 2017 – 138,440 miles
- 2016 – 122,876 miles
- 2015 – 115,983 miles
- 2014 – 87,913 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 19 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,545 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 171,545 miles
- Test number
- 563830019968
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail171,543 miles (+2,610)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,543 miles
- Test number
- 414136400559
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass168,933 miles (+5,604)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 168,933 miles
- Test number
- 994765106799
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass163,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 163,329 miles
- Test number
- 382931692076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,329 miles (+7,997)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,329 miles
- Test number
- 565362797213
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass155,332 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 155,332 miles
- Test number
- 956649013997
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Fail155,332 miles (+9,135)3 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,332 miles
- Test number
- 706808674343
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Pass146,197 miles (+7,757)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 146,197 miles
- Test number
- 761899633406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,440 miles (+15,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 138,440 miles
- Test number
- 946805776345
- AdvisoryTyres in poor condition wearing on o/s/f also n/s/f side wall damage n/s/r has sidewall repair on inner
Pass122,876 miles (+6,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 122,876 miles
- Test number
- 239891180124
- AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber has a slight leak
Pass115,983 miles (+376)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 115,983 miles
- Test number
- 408578845168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,607 miles (+27,694)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,607 miles
- Test number
- 708129735112
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,913 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 87,913 miles
- Test number
- 555009834139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V2 VLL
- Does V2 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V2 VLL expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V2 VLL?
- The MOT on V2 VLL expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V2 VLL done?
- V2 VLL was recorded at 171,545 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 8,651 miles a year.
- Has V2 VLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V2 VLL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V2 VLL 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 VLL find?
- V2 VLL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.
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