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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V7 LGCMOT history

V7 LGC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 137,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

V7 LGC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
137,332 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LGC was last recorded at 137,332 miles on 8 May 2026, 13,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,267 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,065 miles
Average per year
10,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,332 miles
  • 2025 – 124,267 miles
  • 2024 – 110,372 miles
  • 2023 – 104,910 miles
  • 2022 – 94,429 miles
  • 2021 – 80,654 miles
  • 2020 – 73,574 miles
  • 2019 – 65,233 miles
  • 2018 – 55,421 miles
  • 2017 – 41,230 miles
  • 2016 – 38,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,332 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,332 miles (+13,065)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    137,332 miles
    Test number
    465985061721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,267 miles (+13,895)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,267 miles
    Test number
    504061177832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,372 miles (+5,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,372 miles
    Test number
    312075218137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass104,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    740710219074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,910 miles (+10,481)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    507524889110
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  6. Pass94,429 miles (+13,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    322931606101
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass80,654 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,654 miles
    Test number
    204694635933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,653 miles (+7,079)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    121398450450
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre very close to reach its cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass73,574 miles (+8,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    439734941105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering rack ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass65,233 miles (+9,812)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    831505313625
    • MinorHorn not working properly Intermittently inoperative (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass55,421 miles (+14,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,421 miles
    Test number
    259188320451
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHorn intermittent, needs to be pressed hard but working
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass41,230 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    586061261991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,922 miles
    Test number
    227916278394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm & outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm & outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V7 LGC

Does V7 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LGC is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 LGC?
The MOT on V7 LGC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 LGC done?
V7 LGC was recorded at 137,332 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 10,431 miles a year.
Has V7 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LGC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 LGC 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 V7 LGC find?
V7 LGC passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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