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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V50 LDHMOT history

V50 LDH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

V50 LDH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,227 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 LDH
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 LDH was last recorded at 137,227 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,147 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,080 miles
Average per year
5,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,227 miles
  • 2025 – 131,147 miles
  • 2024 – 123,947 miles
  • 2023 – 113,552 miles
  • 2022 – 104,089 miles
  • 2021 – 98,306 miles
  • 2020 – 95,788 miles
  • 2019 – 94,015 miles
  • 2018 – 89,961 miles
  • 2017 – 84,332 miles
  • 2016 – 79,387 miles
  • 2015 – 76,032 miles
  • 2014 – 72,943 miles
  • 2013 – 67,847 miles
  • 2012 – 63,911 miles
  • 2011 – 58,089 miles
  • 2010 – 53,311 miles
  • 2009 – 41,755 miles
  • 2007 – 37,922 miles
  • 2006 – 32,499 miles
  • 2005 – 26,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,227 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,227 miles (+6,080)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,227 miles
    Test number
    376299851693
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,147 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,147 miles
    Test number
    220708997529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,947 miles (+10,395)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,947 miles
    Test number
    619318649896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,552 miles (+102)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,552 miles
    Test number
    504058406518
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail113,450 miles (+9,361)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,450 miles
    Test number
    188328197054
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,089 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,089 miles
    Test number
    905494290947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,306 miles (+2,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,306 miles
    Test number
    502116139332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cv boot ha a pin hole but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass95,788 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,788 miles
    Test number
    140496182463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,015 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,015 miles
    Test number
    231080233639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  10. Fail93,919 miles (+64)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    597751529477
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  11. Fail93,855 miles (+3,894)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,855 miles
    Test number
    778395542185
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  12. Pass89,961 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,961 miles
    Test number
    975993840554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    306624742103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryManagement light on

  14. Fail84,332 miles (+4,945)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    853085377048
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall chalk mark (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryManagement light on

  15. Pass79,387 miles (+3,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,387 miles
    Test number
    782729853379
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt And offside front (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass76,032 miles (+3,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    339759725099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass72,943 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,943 miles
    Test number
    297129524076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail72,929 miles (+5,082)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    989307724045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,847 miles (+3,936)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    948705223026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has small cut inner wall

  20. Pass63,911 miles (+5,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    998487422074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass58,089 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,089 miles
    Test number
    908198621060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,311 miles (+11,556)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,311 miles
    Test number
    250842620036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    711927529083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,755 miles (+3,833)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    733137329055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass37,922 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    184863117355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,499 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,499 miles
    Test number
    894204116357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,357 miles
    Test number
    903268005328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,357 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,357 miles
    Test number
    534258405325
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about V50 LDH

Does V50 LDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 LDH is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 LDH?
The MOT on V50 LDH 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 V50 LDH done?
V50 LDH was recorded at 137,227 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,486 miles a year.
Has V50 LDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 LDH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V50 LDH 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 V50 LDH find?
V50 LDH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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