BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,993 cc
L1 BWEMOT history
L1 BWE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,394 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 171,394 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,505 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 BWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 18 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 BWE was last recorded at 171,394 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 3,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,816 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,578 miles
- Average per year
- 4,505 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,394 miles
- 2025 – 167,816 miles
- 2024 – 163,825 miles
- 2023 – 158,811 miles
- 2022 – 155,067 miles
- 2021 – 152,242 miles
- 2020 – 150,480 miles
- 2019 – 148,475 miles
- 2018 – 143,667 miles
- 2017 – 140,288 miles
- 2016 – 136,944 miles
- 2015 – 134,535 miles
- 2014 – 131,216 miles
- 2013 – 126,131 miles
- 2012 – 120,971 miles
- 2011 – 115,635 miles
- 2010 – 109,441 miles
- 2009 – 103,556 miles
- 2008 – 96,779 miles
- 2007 – 89,421 miles
- 2006 – 80,907 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,394 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,394 miles (+3,578)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 171,394 miles
- Test number
- 581297728283
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,816 miles (+3,991)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 167,816 miles
- Test number
- 312351673650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 163,825 miles
- Test number
- 246567182795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,825 miles (+5,014)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,825 miles
- Test number
- 502350367265
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass158,811 miles (+3,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 158,811 miles
- Test number
- 654325399169
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass155,067 miles (+2,825)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 155,067 miles
- Test number
- 689639251449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,242 miles (+1,762)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 152,242 miles
- Test number
- 942646539295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,480 miles (+2,005)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 150,480 miles
- Test number
- 391026202593
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,475 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 148,475 miles
- Test number
- 576448044039
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,474 miles (+4,807)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,474 miles
- Test number
- 377464517901
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,667 miles (+3,379)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 143,667 miles
- Test number
- 789920206607
- AdvisoryChip in drivers view on windscreen
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,288 miles (+3,344)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 140,288 miles
- Test number
- 371595285748
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass136,944 miles (+2,409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 136,944 miles
- Test number
- 167753977318
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the inner edges
Pass134,535 miles (+3,319)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 134,535 miles
- Test number
- 479936461696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,216 miles (+5,085)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 131,216 miles
- Test number
- 647756754245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,131 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 126,131 miles
- Test number
- 218924853235
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail126,131 miles (+5,160)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,131 miles
- Test number
- 366012953292
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass120,971 miles (+5,336)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 120,971 miles
- Test number
- 296435732229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass115,635 miles (+6,194)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 115,635 miles
- Test number
- 467953141266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass109,441 miles (+5,885)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 109,441 miles
- Test number
- 130890450277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front bonnet grille loose
Pass103,556 miles (+6,777)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 103,556 miles
- Test number
- 361745649410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteDiff leaking
Pass96,779 miles (+7,358)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 96,779 miles
- Test number
- 964365358249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass89,421 miles (+8,514)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 89,421 miles
- Test number
- 314827257498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 80,907 miles
- Test number
- 384585556452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 BWE
- Does L1 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BWE is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 BWE?
- The MOT on L1 BWE is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 BWE done?
- L1 BWE was recorded at 171,394 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,505 miles a year.
- Has L1 BWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 BWE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L1 BWE 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 BWE find?
- L1 BWE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.
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