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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

L18 PALMOT history

L18 PAL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
121,582 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 PAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
24 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 PAL was last recorded at 121,582 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,366 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,216 miles
Average per year
1,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,582 miles
  • 2025 – 120,366 miles
  • 2024 – 118,903 miles
  • 2019 – 117,561 miles
  • 2018 – 116,264 miles
  • 2015 – 115,106 miles
  • 2014 – 112,880 miles
  • 2013 – 109,529 miles
  • 2012 – 106,892 miles
  • 2011 – 102,889 miles
  • 2010 – 97,915 miles
  • 2009 – 91,561 miles
  • 2007 – 85,916 miles
  • 2006 – 84,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,582 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,582 miles (+1,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,582 miles
    Test number
    129004136853
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,366 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    897081155488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,903 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,903 miles
    Test number
    386076595782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,902 miles (+1,341)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,902 miles
    Test number
    659569162928
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass117,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,561 miles
    Test number
    406948948826
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front floors corroded

  6. Fail117,561 miles (+1,297)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,561 miles
    Test number
    494811455603
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front floors corroded

  7. Pass116,264 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    607146784225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,106 miles (+2,226)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,106 miles
    Test number
    967606275080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades are becoming worn

  9. Pass112,880 miles (+3,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,880 miles
    Test number
    396013674065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass109,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    655345563006
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail109,529 miles (+2,637)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    745141263043
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass106,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,892 miles
    Test number
    407953362078
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail106,892 miles (+4,003)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,892 miles
    Test number
    618893762053
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass102,889 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,889 miles
    Test number
    959308671013
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r and n/s/f wheel rims

  15. Fail102,884 miles (+59)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,884 miles
    Test number
    515517971003
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r and n/s/f wheel rims

  16. Fail102,825 miles (+4,910)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,825 miles
    Test number
    519141171019
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass97,915 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,915 miles
    Test number
    544279970038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,637 miles (+642)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,637 miles
    Test number
    621571460015
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail96,995 miles (+5,434)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,995 miles
    Test number
    990845000029
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass91,561 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    624232109087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,916 miles
    Test number
    111239757127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,916 miles (+1,119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,916 miles
    Test number
    894459657100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass84,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    412821436119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 PAL

Does L18 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PAL is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 PAL?
The MOT on L18 PAL is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 PAL done?
L18 PAL was recorded at 121,582 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,844 miles a year.
Has L18 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 PAL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 PAL 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 PAL find?
L18 PAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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