
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
L1 FOTMOT history
L1 FOT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 49,747 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 49,747 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,887 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 FOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 FOT was last recorded at 49,747 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 49,726 miles · 1 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 2,887 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 49,747 miles
- 2021 – 47,148 miles
- 2020 – 44,458 miles
- 2019 – 40,688 miles
- 2018 – 36,779 miles
- 2017 – 34,685 miles
- 2016 – 30,451 miles
- 2015 – 26,860 miles
- 2014 – 24,463 miles
- 2013 – 22,334 miles
- 2011 – 21,351 miles
- 2010 – 16,924 miles
- 2009 – 13,807 miles
- 2008 – 11,684 miles
- 2007 – 8,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,747 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 49,747 miles
- Test number
- 650312081154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail49,726 miles (+2,578)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,726 miles
- Test number
- 554807512580
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,148 miles (+2,690)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 47,148 miles
- Test number
- 119933609656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 44,458 miles
- Test number
- 795508506164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,458 miles (+3,770)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,458 miles
- Test number
- 878493451726
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass40,688 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 40,688 miles
- Test number
- 228902124635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,779 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 36,779 miles
- Test number
- 708276534398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,756 miles (+2,071)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,756 miles
- Test number
- 629103146352
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,685 miles (+4,234)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 34,685 miles
- Test number
- 351065033792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,451 miles (+3,591)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 30,451 miles
- Test number
- 997024925270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,860 miles (+2,397)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 26,860 miles
- Test number
- 498977555038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,463 miles (+2,129)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 24,463 miles
- Test number
- 378885244076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,334 miles (+983)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 22,334 miles
- Test number
- 896977503079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,351 miles (+4,427)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 21,351 miles
- Test number
- 597186571294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,924 miles (+3,117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 16,924 miles
- Test number
- 224609370272
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass13,807 miles (+2,123)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 13,807 miles
- Test number
- 590184269215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,684 miles (+3,644)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 11,684 miles
- Test number
- 112752288237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 8,040 miles
- Test number
- 144540777298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 FOT
- Does L1 FOT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L1 FOT expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L1 FOT?
- The MOT on L1 FOT expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L1 FOT done?
- L1 FOT was recorded at 49,747 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 2,887 miles a year.
- Has L1 FOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 FOT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on L1 FOT 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 FOT find?
- L1 FOT passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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