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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V6 LTOMOT history

V6 LTO is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

V6 LTO bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
162,084 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 LTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 LTO was last recorded at 162,084 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 2,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
160,032 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,052 miles
Average per year
5,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,084 miles
  • 2024 – 160,032 miles
  • 2023 – 153,120 miles
  • 2022 – 149,343 miles
  • 2021 – 144,883 miles
  • 2020 – 142,734 miles
  • 2019 – 138,745 miles
  • 2018 – 136,963 miles
  • 2017 – 131,031 miles
  • 2016 – 127,215 miles
  • 2015 – 119,014 miles
  • 2013 – 110,324 miles
  • 2012 – 92,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,084 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,084 miles (+2,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,084 miles
    Test number
    198224162243
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass160,032 miles (+6,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,032 miles
    Test number
    931913139823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass153,120 miles (+3,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    548781273221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass149,343 miles (+4,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,343 miles
    Test number
    405153907028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass144,883 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,883 miles
    Test number
    572208936882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,734 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,734 miles
    Test number
    471643728237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,745 miles (+1,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,745 miles
    Test number
    986749123401
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass136,963 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,963 miles
    Test number
    761031384357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,031 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    406180406566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,215 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,215 miles
    Test number
    216114379853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,698 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    125,698 miles
    Test number
    347518805506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,014 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,014 miles
    Test number
    986120145097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,324 miles (+17,844)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,324 miles
    Test number
    999935523372
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOff side rear top suspension arm inner bush has slight play
  14. Pass92,480 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,480 miles
    Test number
    726827542384
    • NoteN/s/f foglamp insecure.

Questions about V6 LTO

Does V6 LTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 LTO expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 LTO?
The MOT on V6 LTO expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 LTO done?
V6 LTO was recorded at 162,084 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 5,512 miles a year.
Has V6 LTO ever failed its MOT?
No. V6 LTO has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V6 LTO 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 LTO find?
V6 LTO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lack of use; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both.

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