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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L18 SNBMOT history

L18 SNB is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2023.

L18 SNB red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2024
Mileage
108,229 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2024
Latest MOT test
6 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SNB was last recorded at 108,229 miles on 6 May 2023, 9,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,083 miles · 6 May 2022
Between the last two tests
9,146 miles
Average per year
5,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,229 miles
  • 2022 – 99,083 miles
  • 2021 – 98,425 miles
  • 2019 – 94,767 miles
  • 2018 – 90,409 miles
  • 2017 – 71,477 miles
  • 2016 – 69,000 miles
  • 2015 – 57,523 miles
  • 2014 – 52,911 miles
  • 2013 – 47,862 miles
  • 2012 – 45,955 miles
  • 2011 – 41,816 miles
  • 2010 – 36,141 miles
  • 2009 – 31,157 miles
  • 2008 – 28,290 miles
  • 2007 – 24,801 miles
  • 2006 – 17,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,229 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet conditions.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,229 miles (+9,146)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,229 miles
    Test number
    101072809657
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet conditions.

  2. Pass99,083 miles (+658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,083 miles
    Test number
    902053913501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,425 miles (+3,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,425 miles
    Test number
    690043921590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass94,767 miles (+4,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,767 miles
    Test number
    770783498524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,409 miles (+18,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,409 miles
    Test number
    318424214212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass71,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    629187254112
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail71,477 miles (+2,477)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    531629170457
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass69,000 miles (+11,477)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,000 miles
    Test number
    417591700444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,523 miles (+4,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    146725485044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass52,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,911 miles
    Test number
    255289294035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,911 miles (+5,049)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,911 miles
    Test number
    169538194004
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass47,862 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,862 miles
    Test number
    596435813196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,804 miles (+1,849)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    269061403108
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass45,955 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,955 miles
    Test number
    216184182085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,816 miles (+5,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,816 miles
    Test number
    297868531115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  16. Pass36,141 miles (+4,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    502345120163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass31,157 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,157 miles
    Test number
    820801649196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,290 miles (+3,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,290 miles
    Test number
    954787738121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,801 miles (+7,530)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,801 miles
    Test number
    753344937126
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r indicator fading to white

  20. Pass17,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,271 miles
    Test number
    931302546106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SNB

Does L18 SNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 SNB expired on 5 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 SNB?
The MOT on L18 SNB expired on 5 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 SNB done?
L18 SNB was recorded at 108,229 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2023, an average of 5,365 miles a year.
Has L18 SNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SNB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L18 SNB 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 SNB find?
L18 SNB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2023 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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