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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y3 LVVMOT history

Y3 LVV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

Y3 LVV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,774 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 LVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 LVV was last recorded at 117,774 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 6,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,678 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,096 miles
Average per year
9,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,774 miles
  • 2025 – 111,678 miles
  • 2024 – 102,183 miles
  • 2023 – 94,785 miles
  • 2022 – 86,272 miles
  • 2021 – 75,518 miles
  • 2020 – 67,777 miles
  • 2019 – 56,726 miles
  • 2018 – 45,622 miles
  • 2017 – 33,538 miles
  • 2016 – 21,367 miles
  • 2015 – 14,868 miles
  • 2014 – 11,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,774 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 inner side light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,774 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,774 miles
    Test number
    188095283475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,678 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,678 miles
    Test number
    815039209067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,183 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,183 miles
    Test number
    369789108724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,785 miles
    Test number
    110457345905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,785 miles (+8,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,785 miles
    Test number
    181425745247
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  6. Pass86,272 miles (+10,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,272 miles
    Test number
    808805400421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,518 miles
    Test number
    301976281555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front on limit. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail75,517 miles (+7,740)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,517 miles
    Test number
    240019813826
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front on limit. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,777 miles (+11,051)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,777 miles
    Test number
    827622756540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,726 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,726 miles
    Test number
    316666065922
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner side light not working
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail56,611 miles (+10,989)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    517693610996
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner side light not working
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass45,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    584438274328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,622 miles (+12,084)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    925257229090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    263029665630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,538 miles (+12,171)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    872465488389
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass21,367 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,367 miles
    Test number
    682275176909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,868 miles (+3,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,868 miles
    Test number
    618492325277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass11,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,335 miles
    Test number
    319681544205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 LVV

Does Y3 LVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 LVV is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 LVV?
The MOT on Y3 LVV is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 LVV done?
Y3 LVV was recorded at 117,774 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 9,128 miles a year.
Has Y3 LVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 LVV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y3 LVV 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 Y3 LVV find?
Y3 LVV passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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