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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

L1 AAKMOT history

L1 AAK is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

L1 AAK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
81,604 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 AAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 AAK was last recorded at 81,604 miles on 23 May 2026, 941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,663 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
941 miles
Average per year
2,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,604 miles
  • 2025 – 80,663 miles
  • 2024 – 80,655 miles
  • 2023 – 79,721 miles
  • 2022 – 79,629 miles
  • 2020 – 79,159 miles
  • 2019 – 77,994 miles
  • 2018 – 75,586 miles
  • 2017 – 73,091 miles
  • 2016 – 70,223 miles
  • 2015 – 66,615 miles
  • 2014 – 61,989 miles
  • 2013 – 59,450 miles
  • 2012 – 54,971 miles
  • 2011 – 51,487 miles
  • 2009 – 47,181 miles
  • 2008 – 31,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,604 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked/perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,604 miles (+941)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,604 miles
    Test number
    171740969059
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked/perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,663 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,663 miles
    Test number
    665233688339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass80,655 miles (+934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,655 miles
    Test number
    935765718809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,721 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,721 miles
    Test number
    522260618811
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential leaking, but not excessive

  5. Pass79,629 miles (+470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,629 miles
    Test number
    270866957444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,159 miles (+1,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    992075848024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,994 miles (+2,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    859094778760
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass75,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    168433651160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,586 miles (+2,495)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    164678904661
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass73,091 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,091 miles
    Test number
    223591957487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,223 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,223 miles
    Test number
    392303292234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,222 miles (+64)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,222 miles
    Test number
    774429613070
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Fail70,158 miles (+3,543)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,158 miles
    Test number
    205306752828
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing buckle (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    725138825153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,615 miles (+4,626)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    917807825184
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass61,989 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    916112464004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,988 miles (+2,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    876720464082
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Fail59,450 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    679212313095
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,450 miles (+4,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    776232513002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,971 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    797870322012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,487 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    595077111022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,485 miles (+4,304)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,485 miles
    Test number
    177074911023
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,181 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    941702559381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,826 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,826 miles
    Test number
    480753129072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,378 miles
    Test number
    833612838053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 AAK

Does L1 AAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 AAK is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 AAK?
The MOT on L1 AAK is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 AAK done?
L1 AAK was recorded at 81,604 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 2,744 miles a year.
Has L1 AAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 AAK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L1 AAK 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 L1 AAK find?
L1 AAK passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 11 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; fuel cap seal cracked/perishing; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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