BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
V38 ELNMOT history
V38 ELN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,169 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 135,169 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V38 ELN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 11 Feb 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V38 ELN was last recorded at 135,169 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 13,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,630 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,539 miles
- Average per year
- 10,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,169 miles
- 2025 – 121,630 miles
- 2024 – 108,870 miles
- 2023 – 98,195 miles
- 2021 – 87,128 miles
- 2020 – 81,320 miles
- 2019 – 77,602 miles
- 2018 – 63,598 miles
- 2017 – 47,262 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,169 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 30 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 135,169 miles
- Test number
- 668578264581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,169 miles (+13,539)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,169 miles
- Test number
- 621751632991
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative also leaking from nearside front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass121,630 miles (+12,760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 121,630 miles
- Test number
- 797917530790
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,870 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 108,870 miles
- Test number
- 361519287776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,865 miles (+10,670)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,865 miles
- Test number
- 444309180449
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousBrake warning light on advise remedial repair
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pad warning wire broken
Pass98,195 miles (+11,067)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 98,195 miles
- Test number
- 795656139294
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,128 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 87,128 miles
- Test number
- 161351021347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,126 miles (+5,806)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,126 miles
- Test number
- 541875675565
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass81,320 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 81,320 miles
- Test number
- 987453903181
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt buckle obscured by isofix system
Pass77,602 miles (+14,004)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 77,602 miles
- Test number
- 367819217316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,598 miles (+16,336)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,598 miles
- Test number
- 115656340225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,262 miles (+10,276)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 47,262 miles
- Test number
- 197272608060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 36,986 miles
- Test number
- 854065485737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V38 ELN
- Does V38 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V38 ELN is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V38 ELN?
- The MOT on V38 ELN is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V38 ELN done?
- V38 ELN was recorded at 135,169 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 10,913 miles a year.
- Has V38 ELN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V38 ELN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V38 ELN 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 V38 ELN find?
- V38 ELN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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