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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

L18 UUPMOT history

L18 UUP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2024.

L18 UUP blue 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 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
155,288 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 UUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 UUP was last recorded at 155,288 miles on 22 Jun 2024, 6,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,062 miles · 1 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,226 miles
Average per year
6,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,288 miles
  • 2023 – 149,062 miles
  • 2019 – 147,128 miles
  • 2018 – 140,105 miles
  • 2017 – 125,455 miles
  • 2016 – 110,433 miles
  • 2015 – 95,590 miles
  • 2014 – 90,936 miles
  • 2012 – 82,988 miles
  • 2011 – 75,029 miles
  • 2010 – 61,950 miles
  • 2009 – 55,988 miles
  • 2008 – 50,390 miles
  • 2007 – 41,676 miles
  • 2006 – 41,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,288 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,288 miles (+6,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,288 miles
    Test number
    643155870283
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,062 miles (+1,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    149,062 miles
    Test number
    797885380780
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass147,128 miles (+7,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,128 miles
    Test number
    958429875827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,105 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,105 miles
    Test number
    882707425496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,104 miles (+14,649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,104 miles
    Test number
    246793031160
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  6. Pass125,455 miles (+15,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,455 miles
    Test number
    334173720677
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass110,433 miles (+14,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,433 miles
    Test number
    852743850617
    • 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)

  8. Pass95,590 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,590 miles
    Test number
    796525205104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,936 miles (+302)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,936 miles
    Test number
    819306794199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Fail90,634 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    515865904119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Pass90,634 miles (+2,226)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    647765004133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass88,408 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,408 miles
    Test number
    547706804041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,988 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,988 miles
    Test number
    307282842383
    • NoteO/s/f indicator lens cracked

  14. Fail82,988 miles (+7,959)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,988 miles
    Test number
    236385432338
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f indicator lens cracked

  15. Fail75,029 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    456331091273
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass75,029 miles (+13,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    737311291235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,950 miles (+5,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    132777260188
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,988 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    390525139164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,390 miles (+8,714)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,390 miles
    Test number
    793007838180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass41,676 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,676 miles
    Test number
    540580787019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,391 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,391 miles
    Test number
    360764986294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,202 miles
    Test number
    140228146471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 UUP

Does L18 UUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 UUP expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 UUP?
The MOT on L18 UUP expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 UUP done?
L18 UUP was recorded at 155,288 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2024, an average of 6,656 miles a year.
Has L18 UUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 UUP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L18 UUP 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 UUP find?
L18 UUP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; oil leak, but not excessive.

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