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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

L100 DOBMOT history

L100 DOB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L100 DOB silver 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,429 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 DOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 DOB was last recorded at 68,429 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,649 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
780 miles
Average per year
1,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,429 miles
  • 2025 – 67,649 miles
  • 2023 – 67,642 miles
  • 2022 – 67,520 miles
  • 2021 – 67,385 miles
  • 2016 – 67,378 miles
  • 2014 – 67,253 miles
  • 2013 – 64,861 miles
  • 2012 – 63,909 miles
  • 2011 – 60,095 miles
  • 2010 – 54,405 miles
  • 2009 – 51,046 miles
  • 2008 – 48,333 miles
  • 2007 – 48,251 miles
  • 2006 – 36,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,429 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,429 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    738537523429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,649 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,649 miles
    Test number
    918333072279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,642 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    597241245632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass67,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    486762076626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under body and surrounding part

  5. Fail67,520 miles (+135)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    509959379530
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under body and surrounding part

  6. Pass67,385 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,385 miles
    Test number
    384351440385
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the under body and surrounding parts

  7. Pass67,378 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,378 miles
    Test number
    351008028663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    306896344427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,253 miles (+2,392)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    915862244298
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass64,861 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    508551553036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,909 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,909 miles
    Test number
    208471262077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,095 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,095 miles
    Test number
    819762961096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,405 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,405 miles
    Test number
    543155160002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,399 miles (+3,353)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,399 miles
    Test number
    711137850010
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

  15. Fail51,046 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    151098659473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,046 miles (+2,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    801868559040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass48,333 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,333 miles
    Test number
    512085518047
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail48,333 miles (+82)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,333 miles
    Test number
    953002818084
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail48,251 miles (+4,327)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,251 miles
    Test number
    882732367338
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass43,924 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,924 miles
    Test number
    163749027425
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail43,924 miles (+7,547)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,924 miles
    Test number
    112337727098
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass36,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,377 miles
    Test number
    870351326052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 DOB

Does L100 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 DOB is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 DOB?
The MOT on L100 DOB is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 DOB done?
L100 DOB was recorded at 68,429 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,593 miles a year.
Has L100 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 DOB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L100 DOB 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 DOB find?
L100 DOB passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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