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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V8 LFGMOT history

V8 LFG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

V8 LFG 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 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,186 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LFG was last recorded at 145,186 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2022: 133,643 miles, lower than 133,946 miles on 11 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,161 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,186 miles
  • 2024 – 141,913 miles
  • 2023 – 134,782 miles
  • 2022 – 133,643 miles
  • 2021 – 130,254 miles
  • 2020 – 126,698 miles
  • 2019 – 120,179 miles
  • 2018 – 114,172 miles
  • 2017 – 109,862 miles
  • 2016 – 106,004 miles
  • 2015 – 98,752 miles
  • 2014 – 94,004 miles
  • 2013 – 75,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • BOTH HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY CLOUDY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,186 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,186 miles
    Test number
    119017425811
    • 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))

  2. Fail145,161 miles (+3,248)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,161 miles
    Test number
    454373649229
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass141,913 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,913 miles
    Test number
    795697719332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,782 miles
    Test number
    917975356561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,782 miles (+1,139)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,782 miles
    Test number
    460201773956
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,643 miles (-303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,643 miles
    Test number
    822596302300
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY CLOUDY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

  7. Fail133,946 miles (+3,692)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,946 miles
    Test number
    920644340606
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY CLOUDY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

  8. Pass130,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,254 miles
    Test number
    470649595430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail130,251 miles (+3,553)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,251 miles
    Test number
    584403129233
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass126,698 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,698 miles
    Test number
    254639660395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,179 miles (+6,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    329617369149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass114,172 miles (+4,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,172 miles
    Test number
    870119290195
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass109,862 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,862 miles
    Test number
    648727070177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,004 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,004 miles
    Test number
    898019056325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,752 miles (+4,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,752 miles
    Test number
    735255115125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass94,004 miles (+18,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    859012824153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,594 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,594 miles
    Test number
    706800083228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall
    • NoteRear brake pads apear to be low

Questions about V8 LFG

Does V8 LFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LFG is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 LFG?
The MOT on V8 LFG is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LFG done?
V8 LFG was recorded at 145,186 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,717 miles a year.
Has V8 LFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LFG has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 LFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 LFG find?
V8 LFG passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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