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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.

L1 FOT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass49,747 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass47,148 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    119933609656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    795508506164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass36,779 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,779 miles
    Test number
    708276534398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. Pass34,685 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,685 miles
    Test number
    351065033792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,451 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,451 miles
    Test number
    997024925270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,860 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,860 miles
    Test number
    498977555038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,463 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    378885244076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,334 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,334 miles
    Test number
    896977503079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,351 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,351 miles
    Test number
    597186571294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass13,807 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,807 miles
    Test number
    590184269215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,684 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,684 miles
    Test number
    112752288237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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