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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L100 SDSMOT history

L100 SDS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L100 SDS blue 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,067 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 SDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 SDS was last recorded at 72,067 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,849 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,218 miles
Average per year
3,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,067 miles
  • 2025 – 67,849 miles
  • 2024 – 63,382 miles
  • 2023 – 57,681 miles
  • 2022 – 53,357 miles
  • 2021 – 51,463 miles
  • 2020 – 49,797 miles
  • 2019 – 45,197 miles
  • 2018 – 40,933 miles
  • 2017 – 36,141 miles
  • 2016 – 31,339 miles
  • 2015 – 28,557 miles
  • 2014 – 25,139 miles
  • 2013 – 21,479 miles
  • 2012 – 17,930 miles
  • 2011 – 14,826 miles
  • 2010 – 14,109 miles
  • 2009 – 12,147 miles
  • 2008 – 10,628 miles
  • 2007 – 8,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,067 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,067 miles (+4,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    425326630243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,849 miles (+4,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,849 miles
    Test number
    126061866280
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Inner Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,382 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,382 miles
    Test number
    109554491945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,310 miles (+5,629)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    529180665534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass57,681 miles (+4,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,681 miles
    Test number
    801983953604
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking but still sealing

  6. Pass53,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,357 miles
    Test number
    989390153964
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail53,357 miles (+1,894)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,357 miles
    Test number
    680580307654
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    374086243915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,463 miles (+1,666)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    110236493247
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass49,797 miles (+4,600)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    623944589743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass45,197 miles (+4,264)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    45,197 miles
    Test number
    661936319679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  12. Pass40,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    377932918250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail40,933 miles (+4,792)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    901259507985
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass36,141 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    272075230644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,339 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,339 miles
    Test number
    669494289753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,557 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,557 miles
    Test number
    549850415197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,139 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,139 miles
    Test number
    438690894085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,479 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,479 miles
    Test number
    189628493062
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass17,930 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,930 miles
    Test number
    658762402114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,826 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,826 miles
    Test number
    256522801128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,109 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,109 miles
    Test number
    984001690001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,147 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,147 miles
    Test number
    221513919418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,628 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,628 miles
    Test number
    383372408147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,180 miles
    Test number
    600034877096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 SDS

Does L100 SDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 SDS is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 SDS?
The MOT on L100 SDS is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 SDS done?
L100 SDS was recorded at 72,067 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,358 miles a year.
Has L100 SDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 SDS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L100 SDS 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 SDS find?
L100 SDS passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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