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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L1 PKAMOT history

L1 PKA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 43,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L1 PKA grey 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,969 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 PKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 PKA was last recorded at 43,969 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,035 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
3,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,969 miles
  • 2025 – 43,035 miles
  • 2024 – 41,472 miles
  • 2023 – 38,608 miles
  • 2022 – 36,304 miles
  • 2021 – 33,669 miles
  • 2019 – 28,653 miles
  • 2018 – 23,325 miles
  • 2017 – 17,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,969 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body damaged

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,969 miles (+934)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    43,969 miles
    Test number
    963169760290
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body damaged
  2. Pass43,035 miles (+1,563)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,035 miles
    Test number
    981536080022
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass41,472 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    587335249589
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail41,471 miles (+2,863)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    320170222810
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass38,608 miles (+2,304)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    38,608 miles
    Test number
    633884097695
    • MinorRear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass36,304 miles (+2,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    319797467773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass33,669 miles (+5,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    33,669 miles
    Test number
    440954045126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass28,653 miles (+5,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    177080994748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass23,325 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,325 miles
    Test number
    522987075133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    17,893 miles
    Test number
    982565794755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 PKA

Does L1 PKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 PKA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 PKA?
The MOT on L1 PKA is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 PKA done?
L1 PKA was recorded at 43,969 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,001 miles a year.
Has L1 PKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 PKA has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 PKA 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 PKA find?
L1 PKA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute; nearside rear body damaged.

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