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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L1 MXLMOT history

L1 MXL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 319,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L1 MXL black 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
319,243 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 MXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 MXL was last recorded at 319,243 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 5,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
313,373 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,870 miles
Average per year
13,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 319,243 miles
  • 2025 – 313,373 miles
  • 2024 – 312,042 miles
  • 2023 – 302,241 miles
  • 2022 – 282,334 miles
  • 2020 – 255,454 miles
  • 2019 – 240,758 miles
  • 2018 – 225,951 miles
  • 2017 – 221,409 miles
  • 2016 – 215,026 miles
  • 2015 – 206,020 miles
  • 2014 – 197,839 miles
  • 2013 – 179,122 miles
  • 2012 – 159,436 miles
  • 2011 – 117,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass319,243 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass319,243 miles (+5,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    319,243 miles
    Test number
    974322445789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass313,373 miles (+1,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    313,373 miles
    Test number
    622513428625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass312,042 miles (+9,801)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    312,042 miles
    Test number
    308074243191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass302,241 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    302,241 miles
    Test number
    174598436520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail302,241 miles (+19,907)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,241 miles
    Test number
    209187625082
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass282,334 miles (+26,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    282,334 miles
    Test number
    807386680088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass255,454 miles (+14,696)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    255,454 miles
    Test number
    356391149553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass240,758 miles (+14,807)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    240,758 miles
    Test number
    521891558943
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass225,951 miles (+4,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    225,951 miles
    Test number
    586973622912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush from suspension arm (spring carrying arm) to hub carrier, bush has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush from suspension arm (spring carrying arm) to hub carrier, bush has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass221,409 miles (+6,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    221,409 miles
    Test number
    620907472498
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass215,026 miles (+9,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    215,026 miles
    Test number
    221485023331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

  12. Pass206,020 miles (+8,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    206,020 miles
    Test number
    656453425286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass197,839 miles (+18,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    197,839 miles
    Test number
    716676824281
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass179,122 miles (+19,686)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    179,122 miles
    Test number
    607017213245
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  15. Pass159,436 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    159,436 miles
    Test number
    588139292173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail159,436 miles (+41,777)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,436 miles
    Test number
    846349392145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass117,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,659 miles
    Test number
    728746001250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L1 MXL

Does L1 MXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 MXL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 MXL?
The MOT on L1 MXL is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 MXL done?
L1 MXL was recorded at 319,243 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 13,691 miles a year.
Has L1 MXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 MXL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 MXL 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 MXL find?
L1 MXL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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