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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V6 LJAMOT history

V6 LJA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

V6 LJA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
161,603 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 LJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 LJA was last recorded at 161,603 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 2,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,640 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,963 miles
Average per year
8,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,603 miles
  • 2024 – 158,640 miles
  • 2023 – 152,394 miles
  • 2022 – 141,052 miles
  • 2021 – 125,513 miles
  • 2020 – 121,963 miles
  • 2019 – 112,606 miles
  • 2018 – 106,202 miles
  • 2017 – 87,166 miles
  • 2016 – 81,507 miles
  • 2015 – 74,391 miles
  • 2014 – 68,765 miles
  • 2013 – 55,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,603 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

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.

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,603 miles (+2,963)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,603 miles
    Test number
    163639150525
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Pass158,640 miles (+6,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,640 miles
    Test number
    989102031588
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass152,394 miles (+42)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,394 miles
    Test number
    152852064281
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail152,352 miles (+11,300)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,352 miles
    Test number
    211883711655
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass141,052 miles (+15,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,052 miles
    Test number
    733152595776
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Pass125,513 miles (+3,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    721838708372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,963 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,963 miles
    Test number
    373094279363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,053 miles
    Test number
    302619448245
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre & n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail121,053 miles (+8,447)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,053 miles
    Test number
    836358917484
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board leak from engine compartment (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield at fuel tank insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre & n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass112,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,606 miles
    Test number
    267627056041
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail112,606 miles (+6,404)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,606 miles
    Test number
    276917683803
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass106,202 miles (+19,036)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    374185305581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,166 miles (+5,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    182976513257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,507 miles (+7,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    697886151009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass74,391 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,391 miles
    Test number
    773334353534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,765 miles (+13,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    779245144207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    638845343286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,729 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    348245543413
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V6 LJA

Does V6 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 LJA expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 LJA?
The MOT on V6 LJA expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 LJA done?
V6 LJA was recorded at 161,603 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 8,803 miles a year.
Has V6 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 LJA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 LJA 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 V6 LJA find?
V6 LJA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded both front; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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