BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L1 DFHMOT history
L1 DFH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,640 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 90,640 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 DFH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 25 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 DFH was last recorded at 90,640 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,614 miles · 16 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 26 miles
- Average per year
- 5,315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,640 miles
- 2025 – 89,073 miles
- 2024 – 86,620 miles
- 2023 – 83,375 miles
- 2022 – 80,097 miles
- 2021 – 77,064 miles
- 2020 – 74,871 miles
- 2019 – 72,487 miles
- 2018 – 68,381 miles
- 2017 – 62,120 miles
- 2016 – 52,718 miles
- 2015 – 40,522 miles
- 2014 – 26,841 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,640 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,640 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 90,640 miles
- Test number
- 641043698470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,614 miles (+1,541)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,614 miles
- Test number
- 865176670550
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,073 miles (+2,453)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 89,073 miles
- Test number
- 486925252722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,620 miles (+3,245)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 86,620 miles
- Test number
- 476006334106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass83,375 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 83,375 miles
- Test number
- 897601721919
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,097 miles (+3,033)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 80,097 miles
- Test number
- 291461216129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 77,064 miles
- Test number
- 999330593053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,064 miles (+2,193)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,064 miles
- Test number
- 458440692297
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,871 miles (+2,384)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 74,871 miles
- Test number
- 210300895592
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,487 miles (+4,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 72,487 miles
- Test number
- 774783171715
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,381 miles (+6,261)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 68,381 miles
- Test number
- 585151809938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,120 miles (+9,402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 62,120 miles
- Test number
- 373182637819
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,718 miles (+12,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 52,718 miles
- Test number
- 611893599654
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,522 miles (+13,681)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 40,522 miles
- Test number
- 328127421444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 26,841 miles
- Test number
- 898303564222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 DFH
- Does L1 DFH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DFH is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 DFH?
- The MOT on L1 DFH is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 DFH done?
- L1 DFH was recorded at 90,640 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,315 miles a year.
- Has L1 DFH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 DFH has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 DFH 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 DFH find?
- L1 DFH passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust.
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