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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L18 AHTMOT history

L18 AHT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2022.

L18 AHT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2023
Mileage
78,816 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2022
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AHT was last recorded at 78,816 miles on 7 Jun 2022, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,790 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,816 miles
  • 2018 – 78,650 miles
  • 2016 – 78,344 miles
  • 2015 – 77,575 miles
  • 2013 – 72,594 miles
  • 2011 – 67,312 miles
  • 2010 – 59,334 miles
  • 2009 – 52,813 miles
  • 2007 – 42,001 miles
  • 2006 – 31,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,816 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,816 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    511842915101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,790 miles (+140)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    343131948068
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAmber brake light on dash
  3. Pass78,650 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,650 miles
    Test number
    714596489012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,344 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,344 miles
    Test number
    427960953285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,575 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,575 miles
    Test number
    309781165088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,594 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,594 miles
    Test number
    826165803159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,494 miles (+5,182)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    705466363079
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  8. Pass67,312 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,312 miles
    Test number
    299490161454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,167 miles (+6,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,167 miles
    Test number
    127427681419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass59,334 miles (+6,521)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,334 miles
    Test number
    413655280004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges
  11. Pass52,813 miles (+10,812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,813 miles
    Test number
    860696789072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,001 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,001 miles
    Test number
    332479387293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,999 miles (+10,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    902015057267
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass31,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,630 miles
    Test number
    131672706201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 AHT

Does L18 AHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 AHT expired on 6 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 AHT?
The MOT on L18 AHT expired on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 AHT done?
L18 AHT was recorded at 78,816 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2022, an average of 2,971 miles a year.
Has L18 AHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AHT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 AHT 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 L18 AHT find?
L18 AHT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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