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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,991 cc

L1 KGBMOT history

L1 KGB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L1 KGB green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,375 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 KGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 KGB was last recorded at 68,375 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,318 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
1,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,375 miles
  • 2024 – 68,318 miles
  • 2023 – 65,565 miles
  • 2022 – 59,088 miles
  • 2021 – 51,589 miles
  • 2020 – 47,679 miles
  • 2018 – 47,677 miles
  • 2017 – 46,103 miles
  • 2016 – 44,553 miles
  • 2015 – 44,195 miles
  • 2014 – 42,972 miles
  • 2013 – 42,443 miles
  • 2012 – 38,428 miles
  • 2011 – 37,941 miles
  • 2009 – 37,015 miles
  • 2008 – 35,397 miles
  • 2007 – 34,942 miles
  • 2006 – 32,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,375 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    621602926701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,318 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    646054138793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,310 miles7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,310 miles
    Test number
    631206460073
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    579328524258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail65,565 miles (+6,477)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,565 miles
    Test number
    166921537035
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,088 miles (+7,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    123922863875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass51,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,589 miles
    Test number
    156897354840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail51,589 miles (+3,910)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,589 miles
    Test number
    637373699885
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,679 miles
    Test number
    543763365930
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail47,679 miles (+2)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,679 miles
    Test number
    893493724764
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper retaining outer clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread but meets dvsa regs (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass47,677 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    518485904224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,673 miles (+1,570)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    683540785590
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass46,103 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    888348111606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,553 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,553 miles
    Test number
    104712642681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,195 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    746445155135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,972 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    988389434123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,443 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,443 miles
    Test number
    278794733130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,428 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,428 miles
    Test number
    636942242167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,941 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,941 miles
    Test number
    189040841166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,015 miles (+1,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,015 miles
    Test number
    343416659313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,397 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    522768388292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,942 miles
    Test number
    311835537297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,942 miles (+2,078)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,942 miles
    Test number
    202792237237
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass32,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,864 miles
    Test number
    311281226440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 KGB

Does L1 KGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 KGB is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 KGB?
The MOT on L1 KGB is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 KGB done?
L1 KGB was recorded at 68,375 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,835 miles a year.
Has L1 KGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 KGB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 KGB 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 KGB find?
L1 KGB passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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