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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,926 cc

L1 SBDMOT history

L1 SBD is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L1 SBD white 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,431 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 SBD was last recorded at 116,431 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,128 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,303 miles
Average per year
5,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,431 miles
  • 2025 – 112,128 miles
  • 2024 – 107,226 miles
  • 2023 – 102,590 miles
  • 2022 – 95,184 miles
  • 2021 – 88,328 miles
  • 2020 – 84,010 miles
  • 2019 – 83,579 miles
  • 2018 – 79,161 miles
  • 2017 – 72,647 miles
  • 2016 – 55,885 miles
  • 2014 – 44,996 miles
  • 2013 – 42,291 miles
  • 2012 – 40,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,431 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,431 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,431 miles
    Test number
    181982439014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,128 miles (+4,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,128 miles
    Test number
    343445369948
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield adrift but still secure

  3. Pass107,226 miles (+4,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,226 miles
    Test number
    513514828560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,590 miles (+7,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,590 miles
    Test number
    188011202993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,184 miles
    Test number
    866700045181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,184 miles (+6,856)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,184 miles
    Test number
    359635280456
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,328 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,328 miles
    Test number
    682491936035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,314 miles (+4,304)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    311862985667
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,010 miles (+431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    737726992044
    • AdvisoryHand brake low but locked

  10. Pass83,579 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    83,579 miles
    Test number
    724406246423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,578 miles (+4,417)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,578 miles
    Test number
    228040227548
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,161 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    605796092594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,647 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    420253537849
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm inner mounting bush

  14. Fail72,625 miles (+16,740)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,625 miles
    Test number
    880341734725
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting arm insecure (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,885 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    120329954209
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail55,881 miles (+10,885)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,881 miles
    Test number
    726533107239
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play collapsed (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both not working leds (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass44,996 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    485259004313
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly worn and split on inside edge, and cuts down to cords on inide edge but within limits.

  18. Fail44,996 miles (+2,705)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    655729904391
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly worn and split on inside edge, and cuts down to cords on inide edge but within limits.

  19. Pass42,291 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,291 miles
    Test number
    429627603252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,211 miles
    Test number
    727945172235
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L1 SBD

Does L1 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 SBD is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 SBD?
The MOT on L1 SBD is valid until 27 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 SBD done?
L1 SBD was recorded at 116,431 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,623 miles a year.
Has L1 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 SBD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 SBD 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 SBD find?
L1 SBD passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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