BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
L100 SYCMOT history
L100 SYC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 230,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 230,530 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,345 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L100 SYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L100 SYC was last recorded at 230,530 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 224,768 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,762 miles
- Average per year
- 12,345 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 230,530 miles
- 2025 – 224,768 miles
- 2024 – 217,512 miles
- 2023 – 207,606 miles
- 2022 – 198,503 miles
- 2021 – 192,228 miles
- 2020 – 185,315 miles
- 2019 – 168,744 miles
- 2018 – 145,225 miles
- 2017 – 122,726 miles
- 2016 – 113,196 miles
- 2015 – 105,327 miles
- 2014 – 92,016 miles
- 2013 – 68,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass230,530 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
No reading on smoke test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,530 miles (+5,762)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 230,530 miles
- Test number
- 732189128733
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass224,768 miles (+7,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 224,768 miles
- Test number
- 923460593418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass217,512 miles (+9,906)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 217,512 miles
- Test number
- 800586221556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,606 miles (+9,103)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 207,606 miles
- Test number
- 611636587540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,503 miles (+6,275)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 198,503 miles
- Test number
- 755994699694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,228 miles (+6,913)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 192,228 miles
- Test number
- 678041816935
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass185,315 miles (+16,571)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 185,315 miles
- Test number
- 822461793376
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass168,744 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 168,744 miles
- Test number
- 889716629846
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNo reading on smoke test
Fail168,738 miles (+23,513)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,738 miles
- Test number
- 832539965741
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNo reading on smoke test
Pass145,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 145,225 miles
- Test number
- 180195599940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,225 miles (+22,499)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,225 miles
- Test number
- 248165763969
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,726 miles (+9,530)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 122,726 miles
- Test number
- 245094724173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 113,196 miles
- Test number
- 957449418353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,196 miles (+7,869)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,196 miles
- Test number
- 256395683917
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass105,327 miles (+13,311)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 105,327 miles
- Test number
- 646068325066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,016 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 92,016 miles
- Test number
- 109814624069
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail92,016 miles (+23,452)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,016 miles
- Test number
- 557164924038
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass68,564 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 68,564 miles
- Test number
- 258591013064
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L100 SYC
- Does L100 SYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 SYC is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L100 SYC?
- The MOT on L100 SYC is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L100 SYC done?
- L100 SYC was recorded at 230,530 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 12,345 miles a year.
- Has L100 SYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L100 SYC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on L100 SYC 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 SYC find?
- L100 SYC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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