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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

L19 BNKMOT history

L19 BNK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L19 BNK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,874 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 BNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 BNK was last recorded at 97,874 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2014: 65,206 miles, lower than 69,964 miles on 23 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,652 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,222 miles
Average per year
3,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,874 miles
  • 2024 – 96,652 miles
  • 2023 – 94,168 miles
  • 2022 – 86,341 miles
  • 2021 – 79,871 miles
  • 2020 – 73,994 miles
  • 2019 – 73,109 miles
  • 2018 – 72,054 miles
  • 2017 – 70,735 miles
  • 2016 – 69,883 miles
  • 2015 – 67,585 miles
  • 2014 – 65,206 miles
  • 2013 – 69,964 miles
  • 2012 – 60,677 miles
  • 2011 – 58,941 miles
  • 2010 – 57,660 miles
  • 2009 – 56,574 miles
  • 2008 – 55,135 miles
  • 2007 – 52,582 miles
  • 2006 – 38,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,874 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,874 miles (+1,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,874 miles
    Test number
    589499840693
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,652 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    175453527564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail96,650 miles (+2,482)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,650 miles
    Test number
    986228973675
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,168 miles (+7,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,168 miles
    Test number
    133035961821
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,341 miles (+270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,341 miles
    Test number
    438661080758
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,071 miles (+6,200)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,071 miles
    Test number
    398062232296
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,871 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    830132318863
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail79,870 miles (+5,876)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    596199761951
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose cracking and splitting excessively (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose cracking and splitting excessively (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass73,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,994 miles
    Test number
    937587166495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,994 miles (+885)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,994 miles
    Test number
    653746709818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    626468337070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,109 miles (+1,055)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    439616227671
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  13. Pass72,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    604585743257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,054 miles (+1,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    954644092731
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass70,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    629152193264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,735 miles (+852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    135098636816
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass69,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    165821689811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,883 miles (+2,298)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    134760875618
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass67,585 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    679734322104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,206 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    255426864277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  21. Fail65,206 miles (-4,758)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    339686164408
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  22. Pass69,964 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,964 miles
    Test number
    528906563266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,677 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,677 miles
    Test number
    587193662267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,941 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,941 miles
    Test number
    516522661260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,660 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    213033560267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,574 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,574 miles
    Test number
    824044769215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,135 miles (+2,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,135 miles
    Test number
    912456268214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  28. Pass52,582 miles (+13,702)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,582 miles
    Test number
    644122097230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,880 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    333636746308
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass37,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,565 miles
    Test number
    472368046242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L19 BNK

Does L19 BNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 BNK is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 BNK?
The MOT on L19 BNK is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 BNK done?
L19 BNK was recorded at 97,874 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,007 miles a year.
Has L19 BNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 BNK has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L19 BNK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L19 BNK find?
L19 BNK passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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