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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

L11 BMLMOT history

L11 BML is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L11 BML green 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,173 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 BML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 BML was last recorded at 82,173 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,197 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
976 miles
Average per year
701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,173 miles
  • 2025 – 81,197 miles
  • 2024 – 79,906 miles
  • 2023 – 79,203 miles
  • 2022 – 78,668 miles
  • 2021 – 78,269 miles
  • 2020 – 78,035 miles
  • 2019 – 77,638 miles
  • 2018 – 77,370 miles
  • 2017 – 76,998 miles
  • 2016 – 76,498 miles
  • 2015 – 76,288 miles
  • 2014 – 75,827 miles
  • 2013 – 75,696 miles
  • 2012 – 75,524 miles
  • 2011 – 75,018 miles
  • 2010 – 74,000 miles
  • 2009 – 72,948 miles
  • 2008 – 72,190 miles
  • 2007 – 71,117 miles
  • 2006 – 67,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,173 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,173 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    249407507158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,197 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,197 miles
    Test number
    387276983421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,906 miles (+703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,906 miles
    Test number
    142110525768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass79,203 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,203 miles
    Test number
    255276188639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail79,187 miles (+519)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,187 miles
    Test number
    652254204800
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass78,668 miles (+399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    619289299649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass78,269 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    969213870755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,035 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,035 miles
    Test number
    170056076149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,638 miles (+268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,638 miles
    Test number
    447345260289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass77,370 miles (+372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    606962655081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass76,998 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,998 miles
    Test number
    569772769651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,498 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,498 miles
    Test number
    480892466838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,288 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    498700315182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,827 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,827 miles
    Test number
    646512614164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,696 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,696 miles
    Test number
    409811703119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,524 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,524 miles
    Test number
    627809802150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,018 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    446211001115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,000 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,000 miles
    Test number
    101939300165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,948 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,948 miles
    Test number
    754084309190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,190 miles (+1,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    741225918108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass71,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    194467617168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,117 miles (+3,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    831195117138
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  23. Pass67,949 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,949 miles
    Test number
    941610486054
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front and offside front wishbone bushes and balljoints.

Questions about L11 BML

Does L11 BML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 BML is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 BML?
The MOT on L11 BML is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 BML done?
L11 BML was recorded at 82,173 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 701 miles a year.
Has L11 BML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 BML has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L11 BML 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 L11 BML find?
L11 BML passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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