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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

L1 BCMMOT history

L1 BCM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 177,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

L1 BCM 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 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
177,499 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BCM was last recorded at 177,499 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,417 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
5,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,499 miles
  • 2021 – 177,417 miles
  • 2020 – 169,968 miles
  • 2019 – 166,213 miles
  • 2018 – 164,785 miles
  • 2015 – 160,296 miles
  • 2014 – 159,274 miles
  • 2012 – 154,517 miles
  • 2010 – 146,325 miles
  • 2009 – 136,119 miles
  • 2008 – 117,480 miles
  • 2007 – 103,177 miles
  • 2006 – 89,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,499 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes worn have movement in
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner sidewall 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer sidewall 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has a small clip in zone a less then 10mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,499 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    177,499 miles
    Test number
    583716715962
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes worn have movement in
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner sidewall 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer sidewall 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass177,417 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    177,417 miles
    Test number
    886177293096
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail177,417 miles (+7,449)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,417 miles
    Test number
    540654253211
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass169,968 miles (+3,755)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,968 miles
    Test number
    702686430596
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,213 miles
    Test number
    913542052177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a small clip in zone a less then 10mm

  6. Fail166,213 miles (+1,428)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,213 miles
    Test number
    239648582096
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a small clip in zone a less then 10mm

  7. Pass164,785 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,785 miles
    Test number
    505367045816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,296 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,296 miles
    Test number
    235778345431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,274 miles (+4,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    159,274 miles
    Test number
    939436904098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass154,517 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    154,517 miles
    Test number
    778126752058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,516 miles (+8,191)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,516 miles
    Test number
    649472052085
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass146,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    146,325 miles
    Test number
    990831020361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail146,325 miles (+10,206)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,325 miles
    Test number
    450404110322
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass136,119 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    136,119 miles
    Test number
    532694319361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,784 miles (+18,304)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,784 miles
    Test number
    413641419342
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass117,480 miles (+14,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    117,480 miles
    Test number
    882148628267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass103,177 miles (+13,180)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    103,177 miles
    Test number
    240321737465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,997 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    910239526144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,995 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,995 miles
    Test number
    251508826483
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • 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)

Questions about L1 BCM

Does L1 BCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 BCM expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 BCM?
The MOT on L1 BCM expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 BCM done?
L1 BCM was recorded at 177,499 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 5,044 miles a year.
Has L1 BCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BCM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L1 BCM 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 BCM find?
L1 BCM passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front anti roll bar d bushes worn have movement in; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner sidewall 235.35.19, and 1 more.

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