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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

L18 CYNMOT history

L18 CYN is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 33,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L18 CYN bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
33,134 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CYN was last recorded at 33,134 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,281 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
853 miles
Average per year
1,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,134 miles
  • 2024 – 32,281 miles
  • 2023 – 31,384 miles
  • 2022 – 29,715 miles
  • 2021 – 27,468 miles
  • 2020 – 27,455 miles
  • 2019 – 26,444 miles
  • 2018 – 22,084 miles
  • 2017 – 20,591 miles
  • 2016 – 20,406 miles
  • 2015 – 19,852 miles
  • 2014 – 17,829 miles
  • 2013 – 15,858 miles
  • 2012 – 13,805 miles
  • 2011 – 11,272 miles
  • 2010 – 9,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,134 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,134 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    477968097977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,281 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    940384313526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,384 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    589164481224
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass29,715 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    706472148984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,468 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,468 miles
    Test number
    333962630577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,455 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    979417254561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,444 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,444 miles
    Test number
    704177926476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,084 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,084 miles
    Test number
    379757040448
    • AdvisoryEngine under covers fitted
  9. Pass20,591 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,591 miles
    Test number
    149705652351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,590 miles (+184)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,590 miles
    Test number
    276404888416
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  11. Pass20,406 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,406 miles
    Test number
    623754504455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,852 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,852 miles
    Test number
    257866225289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,829 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,829 miles
    Test number
    479947014243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
  14. Pass17,829 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,829 miles
    Test number
    877777614246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,858 miles (+2,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,858 miles
    Test number
    756334133210
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing heavily on shoulders
  16. Pass13,805 miles (+2,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,805 miles
    Test number
    566739922298
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly wearing low from outer edge
  17. Pass11,272 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,272 miles
    Test number
    105993721263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    9,055 miles
    Test number
    864768520240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CYN

Does L18 CYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CYN is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CYN?
The MOT on L18 CYN is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 CYN done?
L18 CYN was recorded at 33,134 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 1,556 miles a year.
Has L18 CYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CYN has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L18 CYN 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 CYN find?
L18 CYN passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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