BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,991 cc
L102 UFWMOT history
L102 UFW is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,600 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 149,600 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L102 UFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L102 UFW was last recorded at 149,600 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Mar 2022: 134,222 miles, lower than 138,077 miles on 24 Feb 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,486 miles · 30 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,114 miles
- Average per year
- 4,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 149,600 miles
- 2024 – 148,486 miles
- 2023 – 145,515 miles
- 2022 – 134,222 miles
- 2021 – 138,077 miles
- 2020 – 134,214 miles
- 2018 – 128,909 miles
- 2017 – 126,251 miles
- 2016 – 119,430 miles
- 2015 – 112,797 miles
- 2013 – 99,882 miles
- 2012 – 80,524 miles
- 2011 – 77,503 miles
- 2010 – 75,500 miles
- 2009 – 73,260 miles
- 2008 – 70,861 miles
- 2007 – 68,891 miles
- 2005 – 65,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,600 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,600 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 149,600 miles
- Test number
- 481827244598
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail149,600 miles (+1,114)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,600 miles
- Test number
- 727002936598
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,486 miles (+2,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 148,486 miles
- Test number
- 674282535660
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass145,515 miles (+11,293)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 145,515 miles
- Test number
- 435038181542
- AdvisoryFront tyres very close to wheel arches on lock to lock
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear rear drive shafts run close to upper wishbones
- AdvisoryVarious parts of underside damaged but not affecting structal integaty
Pass134,222 miles (-3,855)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 134,222 miles
- Test number
- 751606159684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,077 miles (+3,863)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 138,077 miles
- Test number
- 847006800441
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryN/s o/s plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test
Pass134,214 miles (+5,305)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 134,214 miles
- Test number
- 660303388483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,909 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 128,909 miles
- Test number
- 128363080959
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail128,909 miles (+2,658)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,909 miles
- Test number
- 874600503351
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass126,251 miles (+6,821)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 126,251 miles
- Test number
- 887583388284
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 119,430 miles
- Test number
- 735627419303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,430 miles (+6,633)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,430 miles
- Test number
- 572894452952
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass112,797 miles (+4,035)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 112,797 miles
- Test number
- 203362295341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 108,762 miles
- Test number
- 529580425011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,762 miles (+8,880)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,762 miles
- Test number
- 678670425003
- Repaired at testInner Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Pass99,882 miles (+19,358)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 99,882 miles
- Test number
- 966680723315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,524 miles (+3,021)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 80,524 miles
- Test number
- 416495922309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,503 miles (+2,003)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 77,503 miles
- Test number
- 939335821355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteGear box slight oil leak
Pass75,500 miles (+2,240)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 75,500 miles
- Test number
- 723893830326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteO/s/f tyre side wall been run flat o/s/f wing rush on lower edge
Pass73,260 miles (+2,399)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 73,260 miles
- Test number
- 742569639393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,861 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,861 miles
- Test number
- 200244538307
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,861 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 70,861 miles
- Test number
- 520104438379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,891 miles (+2,030)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 68,891 miles
- Test number
- 414379847412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,861 miles (+1,449)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 66,861 miles
- Test number
- 430766707077
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass65,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 65,412 miles
- Test number
- 412230855303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L102 UFW
- Does L102 UFW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L102 UFW expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L102 UFW?
- The MOT on L102 UFW expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L102 UFW done?
- L102 UFW was recorded at 149,600 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 4,362 miles a year.
- Has L102 UFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L102 UFW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L102 UFW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L102 UFW find?
- L102 UFW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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