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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L17 TLAMOT history

L17 TLA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L17 TLA grey 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 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,588 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L17 TLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L17 TLA was last recorded at 90,588 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2018: 57,728 miles, lower than 57,841 miles on 20 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,722 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,866 miles
Average per year
4,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,588 miles
  • 2025 – 87,722 miles
  • 2024 – 86,085 miles
  • 2023 – 81,950 miles
  • 2022 – 76,634 miles
  • 2021 – 71,715 miles
  • 2020 – 70,529 miles
  • 2019 – 65,691 miles
  • 2018 – 57,728 miles
  • 2017 – 52,278 miles
  • 2016 – 46,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,588 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,588 miles (+2,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    343857965389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass87,722 miles (+1,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,722 miles
    Test number
    381803393835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass86,085 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    421396019733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,950 miles (+5,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,950 miles
    Test number
    523505583819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,634 miles (+4,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    110267654910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,715 miles (+1,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    445850670977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,529 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    975523517866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,691 miles
    Test number
    345114980566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,691 miles (+7,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,691 miles
    Test number
    469066375291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,728 miles (-113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,728 miles
    Test number
    943010115822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail57,841 miles (+5,563)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,841 miles
    Test number
    738303243171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass52,278 miles (+5,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    497022475341
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass46,912 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    830926146669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,829 miles
    Test number
    228466446864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,829 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,829 miles
    Test number
    962176576773
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L17 TLA

Does L17 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L17 TLA is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L17 TLA?
The MOT on L17 TLA is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L17 TLA done?
L17 TLA was recorded at 90,588 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,261 miles a year.
Has L17 TLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L17 TLA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L17 TLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L17 TLA find?
L17 TLA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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