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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L1 TAOMOT history

L1 TAO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L1 TAO grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,840 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TAO was last recorded at 100,840 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 6,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,971 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,869 miles
Average per year
7,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,840 miles
  • 2024 – 93,971 miles
  • 2023 – 86,652 miles
  • 2022 – 80,726 miles
  • 2021 – 73,957 miles
  • 2020 – 67,073 miles
  • 2019 – 56,046 miles
  • 2018 – 44,080 miles
  • 2017 – 36,742 miles
  • 2016 – 26,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,840 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,840 miles
    Test number
    566126301716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,840 miles (+6,869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,840 miles
    Test number
    683420958728
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    570637411725
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,971 miles (+7,319)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    652012634197
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn 0 mm both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,652 miles (+5,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    805513725255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass80,726 miles (+6,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    161134827591
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass73,957 miles (+6,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    372245037678
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass67,073 miles (+11,027)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,073 miles
    Test number
    781448399919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,046 miles (+11,966)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    517037779127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,080 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    565417913928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,742 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,742 miles
    Test number
    626844404439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,985 miles
    Test number
    731347371527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 TAO

Does L1 TAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TAO is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 TAO?
The MOT on L1 TAO is valid until 5 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 TAO done?
L1 TAO was recorded at 100,840 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,633 miles a year.
Has L1 TAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TAO has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 TAO 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 TAO find?
L1 TAO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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