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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

L19 KWHMOT history

L19 KWH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

L19 KWH black 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 11 Dec 2023
Mileage
156,048 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 KWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 KWH was last recorded at 156,048 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 6,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,444 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,604 miles
Average per year
8,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,048 miles
  • 2021 – 149,444 miles
  • 2020 – 139,573 miles
  • 2019 – 132,240 miles
  • 2018 – 121,141 miles
  • 2017 – 108,922 miles
  • 2016 – 97,177 miles
  • 2015 – 92,154 miles
  • 2014 – 81,444 miles
  • 2013 – 73,858 miles
  • 2012 – 65,935 miles
  • 2011 – 60,469 miles
  • 2010 – 50,786 miles
  • 2009 – 41,362 miles
  • 2008 – 33,798 miles
  • 2007 – 26,357 miles
  • 2006 – 18,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,048 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, wearing very smooth on inner edge (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,048 miles (+6,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,048 miles
    Test number
    566129944842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, wearing very smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass149,444 miles (+9,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,444 miles
    Test number
    953465827678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass139,573 miles (+7,333)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    913530575943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass132,240 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,240 miles
    Test number
    233871374651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,142 miles (+11,001)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,142 miles
    Test number
    111493987829
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass121,141 miles (+12,219)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,141 miles
    Test number
    201962203986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,922 miles (+11,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,922 miles
    Test number
    761988990706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass97,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,177 miles
    Test number
    574211133810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,177 miles (+4,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,177 miles
    Test number
    664846397311
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass92,300 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,300 miles
    Test number
    192331578678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,154 miles (+707)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,154 miles
    Test number
    332382383878
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been greased, preventing a thorough inspection.
    • AdvisoryAuxillary drive belt worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber piston rod corroded at top mount.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine, dripping onto catalytic converter.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential (severe).
    • AdvisoryWiperblades smear
  12. Pass91,447 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,447 miles
    Test number
    532721705806
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
  13. Fail91,446 miles (+10,002)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,446 miles
    Test number
    353619692354
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
  14. Pass81,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,444 miles
    Test number
    815925094229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,444 miles (+7,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,444 miles
    Test number
    388474594413
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass73,858 miles (+7,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    976968783209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass65,935 miles (+5,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    407195582296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass60,469 miles (+9,683)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,469 miles
    Test number
    378236381212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,786 miles
    Test number
    754115780271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail50,784 miles (+9,422)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,784 miles
    Test number
    721975780202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass41,362 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    592056989263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,798 miles (+7,441)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    533457488230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,357 miles (+7,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,357 miles
    Test number
    740092667256
    • 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)
  24. Pass18,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,916 miles
    Test number
    203703996267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L19 KWH

Does L19 KWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 KWH expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 KWH?
The MOT on L19 KWH expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 KWH done?
L19 KWH was recorded at 156,048 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 8,494 miles a year.
Has L19 KWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 KWH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on L19 KWH 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 KWH find?
L19 KWH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly; offside front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, wearing very smooth on inner edge.

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