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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V48 LGPMOT history

V48 LGP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

V48 LGP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,042 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 LGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 LGP was last recorded at 72,042 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,646 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,396 miles
Average per year
2,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,042 miles
  • 2025 – 70,646 miles
  • 2024 – 69,053 miles
  • 2023 – 66,421 miles
  • 2022 – 64,703 miles
  • 2020 – 63,504 miles
  • 2019 – 60,966 miles
  • 2018 – 59,332 miles
  • 2017 – 58,170 miles
  • 2016 – 55,637 miles
  • 2015 – 53,065 miles
  • 2014 – 49,733 miles
  • 2013 – 45,900 miles
  • 2011 – 42,631 miles
  • 2010 – 36,438 miles
  • 2009 – 33,060 miles
  • 2008 – 29,218 miles
  • 2007 – 26,114 miles
  • 2006 – 22,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,042 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,042 miles (+1,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,042 miles
    Test number
    111766004727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Pass70,646 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,646 miles
    Test number
    745223270024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,053 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    474413708451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,421 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,421 miles
    Test number
    977050720830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,703 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    406259115917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,504 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,504 miles
    Test number
    180116553266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,483 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    772000645322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,966 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    717200618107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,332 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,332 miles
    Test number
    939418636250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,170 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    258043738536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,637 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,637 miles
    Test number
    839280236924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,065 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,065 miles
    Test number
    856013405035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,733 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    198541014447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,900 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,900 miles
    Test number
    945772913014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,631 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    998982341328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,627 miles (+3,003)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,627 miles
    Test number
    649270141309
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass39,624 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,624 miles
    Test number
    478685811095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,438 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,438 miles
    Test number
    973886510072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,060 miles (+3,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,060 miles
    Test number
    474070819086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass29,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,218 miles
    Test number
    473162218017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,218 miles (+3,104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,218 miles
    Test number
    750122718012
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass26,114 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,114 miles
    Test number
    644998807041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,103 miles
    Test number
    643274816098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V48 LGP

Does V48 LGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 LGP is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 LGP?
The MOT on V48 LGP is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 LGP done?
V48 LGP was recorded at 72,042 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,499 miles a year.
Has V48 LGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 LGP has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2011.
Has the mileage on V48 LGP 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 V48 LGP find?
V48 LGP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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