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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V5 LJVMOT history

V5 LJV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V5 LJV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,353 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
11 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LJV was last recorded at 78,353 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 8,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,923 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,430 miles
Average per year
7,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,353 miles
  • 2025 – 69,923 miles
  • 2024 – 61,696 miles
  • 2023 – 53,483 miles
  • 2022 – 46,891 miles
  • 2021 – 37,289 miles
  • 2020 – 30,938 miles
  • 2019 – 25,921 miles
  • 2018 – 18,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,353 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,353 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,353 miles
    Test number
    221480111749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,923 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,923 miles
    Test number
    361328936793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,696 miles (+8,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,696 miles
    Test number
    386198301326
    • 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))
  4. Pass53,483 miles (+6,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,483 miles
    Test number
    461492686864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass46,891 miles (+9,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,891 miles
    Test number
    655170310215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass37,289 miles (+6,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    426300980798
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass30,938 miles (+5,017)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,938 miles
    Test number
    979941291872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  8. Pass25,921 miles (+7,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,921 miles
    Test number
    968092805537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass18,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,464 miles
    Test number
    670096206819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LJV

Does V5 LJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LJV is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LJV?
The MOT on V5 LJV is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LJV done?
V5 LJV was recorded at 78,353 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,466 miles a year.
Has V5 LJV ever failed its MOT?
No. V5 LJV has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V5 LJV 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 V5 LJV find?
V5 LJV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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