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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc

L100 DRHMOT history

L100 DRH is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L100 DRH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
137,962 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 DRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L100 DRH was last recorded at 137,962 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2015: 59,822 miles, lower than 67,956 miles on 19 Oct 2015.

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
132,522 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,440 miles
Average per year
7,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,962 miles
  • 2025 – 132,522 miles
  • 2024 – 124,458 miles
  • 2023 – 110,966 miles
  • 2022 – 102,279 miles
  • 2020 – 93,750 miles
  • 2019 – 83,263 miles
  • 2018 – 76,575 miles
  • 2017 – 74,982 miles
  • 2016 – 72,235 miles
  • 2015 – 59,822 miles
  • 2014 – 59,814 miles
  • 2013 – 47,931 miles
  • 2012 – 30,061 miles
  • 2011 – 20,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,962 miles
  • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,962 miles (+5,440)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,962 miles
    Test number
    136019821056
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,522 miles (+8,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,522 miles
    Test number
    258992162848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,458 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,458 miles
    Test number
    215609973758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,298 miles (+13,332)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,298 miles
    Test number
    440041457146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,966 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,966 miles
    Test number
    440259057208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,279 miles (+8,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    444572805036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    459760941368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail93,750 miles (+10,487)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    168748633233
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    861164669696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,263 miles (+6,688)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    205535758787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass76,575 miles (+1,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    383326709760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,982 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,982 miles
    Test number
    182775456894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,235 miles (+12,413)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,235 miles
    Test number
    519436616306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,822 miles (-8,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    938899617480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail67,956 miles (+8,142)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    344610313621
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail59,814 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,814 miles
    Test number
    186684454240
    • Repaired at testNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,814 miles (+11,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,814 miles
    Test number
    925404754266
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass47,931 miles (+17,870)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,931 miles
    Test number
    235412973451
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass30,061 miles (+9,821)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,061 miles
    Test number
    169798412166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,240 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    219216421486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,396 miles
    Test number
    615319341081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 DRH

Does L100 DRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 DRH expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 DRH?
The MOT on L100 DRH expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 DRH done?
L100 DRH was recorded at 137,962 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,592 miles a year.
Has L100 DRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 DRH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L100 DRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L100 DRH find?
L100 DRH failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; offside rear lower suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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