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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L19 GCYMOT history

L19 GCY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 192,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L19 GCY white 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
192,720 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 GCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 GCY was last recorded at 192,720 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,707 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
9,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,720 miles
  • 2024 – 183,259 miles
  • 2023 – 183,228 miles
  • 2022 – 165,201 miles
  • 2018 – 124,852 miles
  • 2017 – 112,902 miles
  • 2016 – 102,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,720 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,720 miles (+13)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    192,720 miles
    Test number
    335253572973
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail192,707 miles (+9,448)3 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,707 miles
    Test number
    739947683206
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing o/side and n/side front and nsr (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass183,259 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,259 miles
    Test number
    996878864951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
  4. Pass183,228 miles (+18,027)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,228 miles
    Test number
    118203670895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass165,201 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,201 miles
    Test number
    969392216489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,196 miles (+38,344)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,196 miles
    Test number
    304226333574
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass124,852 miles (+11,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,852 miles
    Test number
    791974085833
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
  8. Pass112,902 miles (+10,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,902 miles
    Test number
    380154716980
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  9. Pass102,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,001 miles
    Test number
    103508726286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 GCY

Does L19 GCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 GCY is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L19 GCY?
The MOT on L19 GCY is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 GCY done?
L19 GCY was recorded at 192,720 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 9,475 miles a year.
Has L19 GCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 GCY has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 GCY 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 L19 GCY find?
L19 GCY passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 5 more.

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