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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L122 NSAMOT history

L122 NSA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 80,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
80,107 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L122 NSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
14 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L122 NSA was last recorded at 80,107 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,449 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,658 miles
Average per year
1,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,107 miles
  • 2024 – 76,449 miles
  • 2023 – 76,346 miles
  • 2022 – 76,176 miles
  • 2021 – 75,856 miles
  • 2019 – 75,470 miles
  • 2018 – 74,438 miles
  • 2017 – 73,314 miles
  • 2016 – 71,828 miles
  • 2015 – 70,240 miles
  • 2014 – 68,587 miles
  • 2013 – 66,962 miles
  • 2012 – 65,508 miles
  • 2011 – 63,789 miles
  • 2010 – 60,097 miles
  • 2009 – 58,249 miles
  • 2008 – 54,481 miles
  • 2007 – 51,192 miles
  • 2006 – 49,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,107 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,107 miles (+3,658)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,107 miles
    Test number
    328203177315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass76,449 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    469739458230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail76,448 miles (+102)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    732078792496
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,346 miles
    Test number
    733512590858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail76,346 miles (+170)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,346 miles
    Test number
    299476326701
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass76,176 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,176 miles
    Test number
    618889643689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,172 miles (+316)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,172 miles
    Test number
    214543164758
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill beside jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass75,856 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,856 miles
    Test number
    486027746769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill excessively corroded out with specified area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail75,855 miles (+385)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    163136802727
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill excessively corroded out with specified area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass75,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,470 miles
    Test number
    325281605523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,468 miles (+1,030)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,468 miles
    Test number
    839937354175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass74,438 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,438 miles
    Test number
    262611445902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel brng poss rough when rotated

  13. Fail74,436 miles (+1,122)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    809088417986
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor beside jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel brng poss rough when rotated

  14. Pass73,314 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,314 miles
    Test number
    901856731198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,828 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    905040994817
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  16. Fail71,827 miles (+1,587)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,827 miles
    Test number
    404893046958
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  17. Pass70,240 miles (+1,653)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    985059215189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass68,587 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    996003434178
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeatshield insecure

  19. Fail68,587 miles (+1,625)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    215962534126
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeatshield insecure

  20. Pass66,962 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,962 miles
    Test number
    986824843178
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/r upper shock absorber mount corroded

  21. Fail66,956 miles (+1,448)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,956 miles
    Test number
    586775833121
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/f jacking point corroded
    • NoteO/s/f jacking point corroded
    • NoteO/s/r upper shock absorber mount corroded

  22. Pass65,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,508 miles
    Test number
    639406532123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,508 miles (+1,719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,508 miles
    Test number
    805025032184
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass63,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,789 miles
    Test number
    787123431169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,789 miles (+3,692)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,789 miles
    Test number
    897892731114
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass60,097 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,097 miles
    Test number
    991193610113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play at offside track rod

  27. Fail60,097 miles (+1,848)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,097 miles
    Test number
    221292310147
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play at offside track rod

  28. Pass58,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,249 miles
    Test number
    930599939185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail58,249 miles (+3,768)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,249 miles
    Test number
    610268539105
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass54,481 miles (+3,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    483654318118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass51,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    413244317173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail51,192 miles (+2,185)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    664403817108
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass49,007 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,007 miles
    Test number
    630088236138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail48,057 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    281881716493
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight lift in steering rack end o,s

Questions about L122 NSA

Does L122 NSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L122 NSA is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L122 NSA?
The MOT on L122 NSA is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L122 NSA done?
L122 NSA was recorded at 80,107 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,597 miles a year.
Has L122 NSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L122 NSA has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L122 NSA 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 L122 NSA find?
L122 NSA passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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