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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L15 ANFMOT history

L15 ANF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2023.

L15 ANF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
117,422 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 ANF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 ANF was last recorded at 117,422 miles on 27 Oct 2023, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,376 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,422 miles
  • 2022 – 117,376 miles
  • 2019 – 114,506 miles
  • 2018 – 112,729 miles
  • 2017 – 104,730 miles
  • 2016 – 93,387 miles
  • 2015 – 83,154 miles
  • 2014 – 74,605 miles
  • 2013 – 69,492 miles
  • 2012 – 65,148 miles
  • 2011 – 62,093 miles
  • 2010 – 51,234 miles
  • 2009 – 40,538 miles
  • 2008 – 34,613 miles
  • 2007 – 30,707 miles
  • 2006 – 24,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,422 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySlight handbrake free travel

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,422 miles (+46)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    852963410374
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake free travel
  2. Pass117,376 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,376 miles
    Test number
    345026888811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,506 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,506 miles
    Test number
    698438831196
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail114,505 miles (+1,776)2 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,505 miles
    Test number
    260828684433
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,729 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,729 miles
    Test number
    722925152782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,695 miles (+7,965)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,695 miles
    Test number
    142365235722
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower arm inner front ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower arm inner front ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Wrong colour (1.1.C.1e)
  7. Pass104,730 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    918048957948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,505 miles (+11,118)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,505 miles
    Test number
    211385471769
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush compliance bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush compliance bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass93,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    711278858494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts to inner side wall not quite deep enough to reach the cords
  10. Fail93,387 miles (+10,233)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    230080775750
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts to inner side wall not quite deep enough to reach the cords
  11. Pass83,154 miles (+8,549)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    319815405097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,605 miles (+5,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    409689004093
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass69,492 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,492 miles
    Test number
    789607323205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,148 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    805341032200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    899226501253
    • NoteNearside rear driveshaft gaiter perishing
  16. Fail62,092 miles (+10,858)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    347366601231
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteNearside rear driveshaft gaiter perishing
  17. Fail51,234 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,234 miles
    Test number
    624682530224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake discs worn
  18. Pass51,234 miles (+10,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,234 miles
    Test number
    770522230284
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake discs worn
  19. Pass40,538 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,538 miles
    Test number
    820435009294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,613 miles
    Test number
    212504088437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,605 miles (+3,898)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,605 miles
    Test number
    651314288109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass30,707 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,707 miles
    Test number
    252393657446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,083 miles
    Test number
    161501556192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 ANF

Does L15 ANF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 ANF expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 ANF?
The MOT on L15 ANF expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 ANF done?
L15 ANF was recorded at 117,422 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2023, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has L15 ANF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 ANF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L15 ANF 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 L15 ANF find?
L15 ANF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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