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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L18 PONMOT history

L18 PON is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 88,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L18 PON black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,103 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 PON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 PON was last recorded at 88,103 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 6,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,817 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,286 miles
Average per year
6,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,103 miles
  • 2024 – 81,817 miles
  • 2023 – 76,429 miles
  • 2022 – 73,111 miles
  • 2021 – 68,282 miles
  • 2020 – 62,990 miles
  • 2019 – 57,138 miles
  • 2018 – 40,037 miles
  • 2017 – 34,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,103 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/2.5mm /worn on edge side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,103 miles (+6,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,103 miles
    Test number
    808160854150
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/2.5mm /worn on edge side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass81,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,817 miles
    Test number
    360857782255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,817 miles (+5,388)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,817 miles
    Test number
    936508328466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass76,429 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    249657786361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,111 miles (+4,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,111 miles
    Test number
    646270254882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass68,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    174033542816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail68,282 miles (+5,292)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    815708918148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass62,990 miles (+5,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    736020442271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge

  9. Pass57,138 miles (+17,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    176466664240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,037 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,037 miles
    Test number
    827372069800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    34,966 miles
    Test number
    518156447827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 PON

Does L18 PON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PON is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 PON?
The MOT on L18 PON is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 PON done?
L18 PON was recorded at 88,103 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,613 miles a year.
Has L18 PON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 PON has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 PON 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 PON find?
L18 PON passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/2.5mm /worn on edge side wall.

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