BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
L1 HULMOT history
L1 HUL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 133,179 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 HUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 HUL was last recorded at 133,179 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,066 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,113 miles
- Average per year
- 4,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,179 miles
- 2025 – 130,066 miles
- 2024 – 126,923 miles
- 2023 – 123,020 miles
- 2022 – 119,276 miles
- 2021 – 117,929 miles
- 2020 – 117,292 miles
- 2019 – 114,627 miles
- 2018 – 110,441 miles
- 2017 – 106,115 miles
- 2016 – 99,792 miles
- 2015 – 92,251 miles
- 2014 – 83,771 miles
- 2013 – 74,212 miles
- 2012 – 66,500 miles
- 2011 – 59,384 miles
- 2010 – 54,721 miles
- 2009 – 49,121 miles
- 2008 – 43,860 miles
- 2007 – 40,710 miles
- 2006 – 36,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,179 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 133,179 miles
- Test number
- 161170685148
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail133,175 miles (+3,109)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,175 miles
- Test number
- 489240615878
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass130,066 miles (+3,143)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 130,066 miles
- Test number
- 847811782884
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread area
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass126,923 miles (+3,903)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 126,923 miles
- Test number
- 324720828770
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass123,020 miles (+3,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 123,020 miles
- Test number
- 469451711721
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass119,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 119,276 miles
- Test number
- 610346115812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,276 miles (+1,347)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,276 miles
- Test number
- 408772473952
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,929 miles (+637)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 117,929 miles
- Test number
- 410058953193
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 117,292 miles
- Test number
- 108812515676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,291 miles (+2,664)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,291 miles
- Test number
- 430532884470
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass114,627 miles (+4,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,627 miles
- Test number
- 914018940440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass110,441 miles (+4,326)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 110,441 miles
- Test number
- 629503935255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,115 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 106,115 miles
- Test number
- 250920731344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,113 miles (+6,321)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,113 miles
- Test number
- 105608870414
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 99,792 miles
- Test number
- 183776818425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,791 miles (+7,540)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,791 miles
- Test number
- 628373567681
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass92,251 miles (+8,480)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 92,251 miles
- Test number
- 156390085186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 83,771 miles
- Test number
- 547818474101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,771 miles (+9,559)2 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,771 miles
- Test number
- 875637974118
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass74,212 miles (+7,712)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,212 miles
- Test number
- 675900373187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePetrol stains around fuel tank area
Pass66,500 miles (+7,116)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,500 miles
- Test number
- 707958872140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
- NoteSmell of fuel from rear of vehicle not leaking at time of test
Pass59,384 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 59,384 miles
- Test number
- 645019271104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs are worn & lipped
- NoteOffside front jacking point,block is missing
Fail59,384 miles (+4,663)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,384 miles
- Test number
- 138919671197
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs are worn & lipped
- NoteOffside front jacking point,block is missing
Pass54,721 miles (+5,600)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 54,721 miles
- Test number
- 394846780148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,121 miles (+5,261)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,121 miles
- Test number
- 492507949100
- NoteNumber plates stuck on top of original incorrectly spaced plates
Pass43,860 miles (+3,150)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2009
- Odometer
- 43,860 miles
- Test number
- 631988838110
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,710 miles (+4,343)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 40,710 miles
- Test number
- 903664837112
- NoteSpare number plates fitted over incorrectly spaced plates for Mot test
Pass36,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 36,367 miles
- Test number
- 492796346118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,367 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,367 miles
- Test number
- 630346146102
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Questions about L1 HUL
- Does L1 HUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 HUL is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 HUL?
- The MOT on L1 HUL is valid until 9 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 HUL done?
- L1 HUL was recorded at 133,179 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
- Has L1 HUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 HUL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 HUL 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 HUL find?
- L1 HUL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged wall; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.
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