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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L19 PYKMOT history

L19 PYK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L19 PYK black 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,245 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 PYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 PYK was last recorded at 141,245 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,413 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,832 miles
Average per year
6,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,245 miles
  • 2025 – 137,413 miles
  • 2022 – 134,925 miles
  • 2021 – 114,737 miles
  • 2020 – 111,743 miles
  • 2018 – 110,173 miles
  • 2017 – 106,317 miles
  • 2016 – 101,357 miles
  • 2015 – 99,216 miles
  • 2014 – 97,191 miles
  • 2013 – 88,876 miles
  • 2012 – 76,664 miles
  • 2011 – 63,055 miles
  • 2010 – 54,839 miles
  • 2009 – 36,127 miles
  • 2008 – 23,805 miles
  • 2007 – 17,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,245 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,245 miles (+3,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,245 miles
    Test number
    208724455744
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass137,413 miles (+2,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,413 miles
    Test number
    277752052368
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass134,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,925 miles
    Test number
    228515261464
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,925 miles (+20,188)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,925 miles
    Test number
    728303638521
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,737 miles
    Test number
    930725983569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,737 miles (+2,994)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,737 miles
    Test number
    551308480048
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass111,743 miles (+1,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    204612020335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass110,173 miles (+3,856)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,173 miles
    Test number
    370689255254
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks are damp
    • AdvisoryNSF track rod end and inner rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNSR trailing arm is starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOSF track rod end and inner rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre wearing on edges

  9. Pass106,317 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,317 miles
    Test number
    282139933693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,311 miles (+4,954)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,311 miles
    Test number
    192781461030
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass101,357 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,357 miles
    Test number
    493548141803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,216 miles (+2,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    928430715111
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass97,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,191 miles
    Test number
    958180024243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,191 miles (+8,315)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,191 miles
    Test number
    355828314245
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass88,876 miles (+12,212)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    746330023365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass76,664 miles (+13,609)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    785731822386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,055 miles (+8,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,055 miles
    Test number
    318347291460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,839 miles (+18,712)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,839 miles
    Test number
    672138900332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the outter edge

  19. Pass36,127 miles (+12,322)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    921175099245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,805 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,805 miles
    Test number
    313127698295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,791 miles (+6,626)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,791 miles
    Test number
    310926998447
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass17,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,165 miles
    Test number
    101901277295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L19 PYK

Does L19 PYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 PYK is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 PYK?
The MOT on L19 PYK is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 PYK done?
L19 PYK was recorded at 141,245 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,562 miles a year.
Has L19 PYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 PYK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L19 PYK 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 PYK find?
L19 PYK passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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