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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

L100 RDVMOT history

L100 RDV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2023.

L100 RDV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
118,324 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 RDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 RDV was last recorded at 118,324 miles on 1 Apr 2023, 6,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,063 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,261 miles
Average per year
3,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,324 miles
  • 2021 – 112,063 miles
  • 2019 – 109,219 miles
  • 2014 – 107,101 miles
  • 2013 – 106,834 miles
  • 2012 – 97,862 miles
  • 2011 – 88,363 miles
  • 2010 – 80,182 miles
  • 2009 – 79,746 miles
  • 2008 – 71,190 miles
  • 2007 – 62,211 miles
  • 2006 – 54,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,324 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,324 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,324 miles
    Test number
    944688440764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,063 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,063 miles
    Test number
    525402615725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,219 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,219 miles
    Test number
    756039507651
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered
  4. Pass107,101 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    668854294228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,834 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,834 miles
    Test number
    175982153311
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSuspension lowered
  6. Fail106,832 miles (+8,970)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,832 miles
    Test number
    787702353372
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSuspension lowered
  7. Pass97,862 miles (+9,499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    129238712366
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose is perrished
  8. Pass88,363 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    305325901329
    • NoteOsr brake disc rusty=rear exhaust very rusty
  9. Fail88,363 miles (+8,181)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    339594301353
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOsr brake disc rusty=rear exhaust very rusty
  10. Pass80,182 miles (+436)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,182 miles
    Test number
    492717600451
    • NoteNs/osr brake pipes rusty--exhaust rusty
  11. Fail79,746 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    524584859202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass79,746 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    702394659261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,190 miles (+8,979)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,190 miles
    Test number
    583332368292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perishing
  14. Pass62,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,211 miles
    Test number
    441303427268
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail62,211 miles (+7,764)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,211 miles
    Test number
    582273427288
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass54,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,447 miles
    Test number
    350966226287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 RDV

Does L100 RDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 RDV expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 RDV?
The MOT on L100 RDV expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 RDV done?
L100 RDV was recorded at 118,324 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2023, an average of 3,841 miles a year.
Has L100 RDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 RDV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on L100 RDV 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 RDV find?
L100 RDV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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