BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc
L1 MOFMOT history
L1 MOF is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 27 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,365 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 96,365 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 11 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,333 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 MOF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L1 MOF was last recorded at 96,365 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,200 miles · 5 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 165 miles
- Average per year
- 1,333 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,365 miles
- 2025 – 96,200 miles
- 2024 – 96,128 miles
- 2023 – 95,976 miles
- 2021 – 95,616 miles
- 2017 – 94,274 miles
- 2015 – 93,930 miles
- 2012 – 93,634 miles
- 2011 – 91,074 miles
- 2010 – 88,676 miles
- 2008 – 81,079 miles
- 2007 – 75,023 miles
- 2006 – 74,973 miles
- 2005 – 69,119 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail96,365 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail96,365 miles (+165)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,365 miles
- Test number
- 297689641455
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass96,200 miles (+72)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 96,200 miles
- Test number
- 373373188126
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass96,128 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 96,128 miles
- Test number
- 417580261305
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,126 miles (+150)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,126 miles
- Test number
- 980813417739
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,976 miles (+360)1 dangerous15 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,976 miles
- Test number
- 660302049150
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass95,616 miles (+1,342)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 95,616 miles
- Test number
- 316243506237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,274 miles (+344)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 94,274 miles
- Test number
- 286941956273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion near front inner seal (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear fuel pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail93,930 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,930 miles
- Test number
- 188506185459
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass93,930 miles (+296)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 93,930 miles
- Test number
- 447366785068
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass93,634 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 93,634 miles
- Test number
- 268323652465
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail93,620 miles (+2,546)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,620 miles
- Test number
- 155227542184
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,074 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 91,074 miles
- Test number
- 546987881079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,073 miles (+2,397)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,073 miles
- Test number
- 555317971056
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass88,676 miles (+7,597)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 88,676 miles
- Test number
- 174369420402
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass81,079 miles (+7)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 81,079 miles
- Test number
- 790458258114
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteFuel pipes rusty
Fail81,072 miles (+6,049)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,072 miles
- Test number
- 222047838402
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass75,023 miles (+50)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 75,023 miles
- Test number
- 804412917077
- NoteClutch not clearing
- NoteRadiator damaged
- NoteRubber boots on front antiroll bar kinks split
- NoteTips of fan blades damaged
Fail74,973 miles (+5,854)1 dangerous6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,973 miles
- Test number
- 550097046390
- DangerousWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteN/s/f & o/s/f lower antiroll link gaiters split
- NoteWindscreen cracked lower o/s
Pass69,119 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 69,119 miles
- Test number
- 231622835376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,116 miles (+9)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,116 miles
- Test number
- 250432835325
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail69,107 miles3 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,107 miles
- Test number
- 231133225383
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L1 MOF
- Does L1 MOF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L1 MOF expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L1 MOF?
- The MOT on L1 MOF expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L1 MOF done?
- L1 MOF was recorded at 96,365 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,333 miles a year.
- Has L1 MOF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 MOF has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 MOF 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 MOF find?
- L1 MOF failed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.
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