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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L100 ALVMOT history

L100 ALV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

L100 ALV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
158,659 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 ALV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 ALV was last recorded at 158,659 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,638 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
7,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,659 miles
  • 2025 – 150,636 miles
  • 2024 – 139,078 miles
  • 2022 – 119,955 miles
  • 2021 – 117,778 miles
  • 2020 – 113,164 miles
  • 2019 – 102,620 miles
  • 2018 – 87,586 miles
  • 2017 – 82,366 miles
  • 2016 – 71,386 miles
  • 2015 – 60,549 miles
  • 2014 – 56,190 miles
  • 2013 – 51,661 miles
  • 2012 – 45,684 miles
  • 2011 – 38,619 miles
  • 2010 – 32,127 miles
  • 2009 – 24,889 miles
  • 2008 – 18,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,659 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Inner Wheel arch liner loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,659 miles (+21)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    158,659 miles
    Test number
    869381923665
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,638 miles (+8,002)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,638 miles
    Test number
    445563219027
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,636 miles (+11,558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,636 miles
    Test number
    710335855049
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,078 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,078 miles
    Test number
    692552167232
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,010 miles (+19,055)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,010 miles
    Test number
    708165078013
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,955 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,955 miles
    Test number
    257045594605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,949 miles (+2,171)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,949 miles
    Test number
    760445198969
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (Nearby jacking point excessive corrosion) (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass117,778 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,778 miles
    Test number
    584766204008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,164 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    293471884947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working

  10. Fail113,147 miles (+10,527)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,147 miles
    Test number
    371072267326
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Bulb assy not fitted in lamp (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Bulb assy not fitted in lamp (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working

  11. Pass102,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,620 miles
    Test number
    191900510437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,620 miles (+15,034)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,620 miles
    Test number
    224951175893
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass87,586 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    755578051061
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail87,586 miles (+5,220)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    999554270248
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone- back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass82,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    989526011360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail82,366 miles (+10,980)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    896224196832
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass71,386 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    284426876847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,375 miles (+10,826)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    137970973671
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  19. Pass60,549 miles (+13)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,549 miles
    Test number
    527388725108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail60,536 miles (+4,346)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    237162325494
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTraction control light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass56,190 miles (+4,529)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    628741124131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass51,661 miles (+5,977)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,661 miles
    Test number
    995800103182
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass45,684 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    248507912415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,619 miles (+6,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    888121411143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,127 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,127 miles
    Test number
    723867610101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail32,049 miles (+7,160)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    274152610147
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass24,889 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,889 miles
    Test number
    983011919180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,099 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    860626218100
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm and wearing on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

  29. Fail18,099 miles2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    951436318156
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm and wearing on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

Questions about L100 ALV

Does L100 ALV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 ALV is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 ALV?
The MOT on L100 ALV is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 ALV done?
L100 ALV was recorded at 158,659 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 7,737 miles a year.
Has L100 ALV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 ALV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L100 ALV 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 L100 ALV find?
L100 ALV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 3 more.

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