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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

L14RBBMOT history

L14RBB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 114,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
114,248 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

L14RBB was last recorded at 114,248 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 5,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,069 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,179 miles
Average per year
5,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,248 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,248 miles (+5,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,248 miles
    Test number
    637701333160
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,069 miles (+5,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    653622549013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,553 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,553 miles
    Test number
    974264908009
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear bush in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm , both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail103,547 miles (+5,815)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,547 miles
    Test number
    655806033961
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail shock absorber strut has excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,732 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,732 miles
    Test number
    552714224970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail97,730 miles (+9,700)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,730 miles
    Test number
    303038743672
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass88,030 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    841719424196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    374126097304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail87,587 miles (+2,209)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    338891647670
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass85,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,378 miles
    Test number
    945106745715
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Fail85,378 miles (+1,680)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,378 miles
    Test number
    581097228815
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Pass83,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,698 miles
    Test number
    564891920677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,698 miles (+1,766)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,698 miles
    Test number
    888847315307
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexy (3.6.B.1)

  14. Pass81,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,932 miles
    Test number
    668167975180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail81,932 miles (+3,372)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,932 miles
    Test number
    708967275160
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass78,560 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    725447364110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,094 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    978463483132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,093 miles (+4,715)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,093 miles
    Test number
    437122683163
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    269178372454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,377 miles (+5,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    449068072105
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass64,157 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    959140781181
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail64,156 miles (+5,822)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    207048171181
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,334 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,334 miles
    Test number
    381073500490
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s steering rack ball end worn

  24. Fail58,332 miles (+8,815)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,332 miles
    Test number
    210602700275
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s steering rack ball end worn

  25. Pass49,517 miles (+7,409)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    313459219270
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking at tread and inner sidewall

  26. Pass42,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    664109218283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,108 miles (+8,677)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    610487918231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass33,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    680110627276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail33,431 miles (+4,336)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    882413417211
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass29,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,095 miles
    Test number
    203945336346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail29,095 miles (+8,453)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,095 miles
    Test number
    442075536383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Pass20,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,642 miles
    Test number
    274414865207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L14RBB

When is the MOT due on L14RBB?
The MOT on L14RBB expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L14RBB done?
L14RBB was recorded at 114,248 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 5,085 miles a year.
Has L14RBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L14RBB has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L14RBB 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 L14RBB find?
L14RBB passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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