BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,990 cc
L1 AFNMOT history
L1 AFN is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,082 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 87,082 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 AFN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 7 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 AFN was last recorded at 87,082 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Aug 2008: 21,825 miles, lower than 68,268 miles on 13 Sept 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 86,899 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 183 miles
- Average per year
- 1,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,082 miles
- 2024 – 86,899 miles
- 2023 – 86,796 miles
- 2022 – 86,496 miles
- 2021 – 86,054 miles
- 2020 – 85,731 miles
- 2019 – 85,490 miles
- 2018 – 84,932 miles
- 2017 – 84,188 miles
- 2016 – 82,609 miles
- 2015 – 81,195 miles
- 2014 – 79,640 miles
- 2013 – 77,586 miles
- 2012 – 75,526 miles
- 2011 – 73,087 miles
- 2010 – 71,938 miles
- 2009 – 70,905 miles
- 2008 – 21,825 miles
- 2007 – 68,268 miles
- 2006 – 65,751 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and offside rear starting to perish
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Centre and rear exhaust silencer clam shell/heatsheild deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front jacking points corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside front anti-roll bar mounting starting to corrode (by earth strap)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,082 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 87,082 miles
- Test number
- 118506415203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail87,080 miles (+181)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,080 miles
- Test number
- 250973511232
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass86,899 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 86,899 miles
- Test number
- 384562110040
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and offside rear starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer clam shell/heatsheild deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront jacking points corroding
- AdvisoryOffside front anti-roll bar mounting starting to corrode (by earth strap)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering arm
Fail86,891 miles (+95)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,891 miles
- Test number
- 765377035672
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and offside rear starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer clam shell/heatsheild deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront jacking points corroding
- AdvisoryOffside front anti-roll bar mounting starting to corrode (by earth strap)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering arm
Pass86,796 miles (+300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 86,796 miles
- Test number
- 324491428171
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front floor jacking point corroded
Pass86,496 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 86,496 miles
- Test number
- 188757638087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside front floor/jacking point corroded
Fail86,494 miles (+440)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,494 miles
- Test number
- 566637198197
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside front floor/jacking point corroded
Pass86,054 miles (+22)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,054 miles
- Test number
- 278737916884
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,032 miles (+301)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,032 miles
- Test number
- 809909603064
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,731 miles (+241)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,731 miles
- Test number
- 343510348698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,490 miles (+558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 85,490 miles
- Test number
- 255376615268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,932 miles (+744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 84,932 miles
- Test number
- 624434023543
- AdvisoryExhaust center box rusty
- AdvisoryWasher jets partly blocked
Pass84,188 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 84,188 miles
- Test number
- 866572444297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,174 miles (+1,565)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,174 miles
- Test number
- 231640415383
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
Pass82,609 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 82,609 miles
- Test number
- 557261976224
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
Fail82,609 miles (+1,414)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,609 miles
- Test number
- 355761787375
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
Pass81,195 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 81,195 miles
- Test number
- 810543642342
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail81,195 miles (+1,555)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,195 miles
- Test number
- 997548412148
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass79,640 miles (+2,054)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 79,640 miles
- Test number
- 638757914301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,586 miles (+2,060)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,586 miles
- Test number
- 378666343206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,526 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,526 miles
- Test number
- 147569242213
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,526 miles (+2,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 75,526 miles
- Test number
- 988409842235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,087 miles (+1,149)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 73,087 miles
- Test number
- 946362051273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,938 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 71,938 miles
- Test number
- 610810850238
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail71,938 miles (+1,033)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,938 miles
- Test number
- 733869640257
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,905 miles (+49,080)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 70,905 miles
- Test number
- 334201239289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,825 miles (-46,443)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 21,825 miles
- Test number
- 222461248207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,268 miles (+2,517)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 68,268 miles
- Test number
- 873336157270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 65,751 miles
- Test number
- 551374546275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,751 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,751 miles
- Test number
- 634353346236
- FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Questions about L1 AFN
- Does L1 AFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 AFN is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L1 AFN?
- The MOT on L1 AFN is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 AFN done?
- L1 AFN was recorded at 87,082 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 1,112 miles a year.
- Has L1 AFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 AFN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L1 AFN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L1 AFN find?
- L1 AFN passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front jacking point corroded; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.
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