BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L1 TROMOT history

L1 TRO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 45,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L1 TRO silver 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
45,042 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,543 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L1 TRO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TRO was last recorded at 45,042 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,037 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,042 miles
  • 2024 – 44,494 miles
  • 2023 – 43,687 miles
  • 2022 – 42,812 miles
  • 2021 – 41,712 miles
  • 2020 – 40,751 miles
  • 2019 – 39,266 miles
  • 2018 – 37,716 miles
  • 2017 – 35,162 miles
  • 2016 – 33,878 miles
  • 2015 – 31,747 miles
  • 2014 – 28,648 miles
  • 2013 – 26,078 miles
  • 2012 – 23,829 miles
  • 2009 – 20,379 miles
  • 2008 – 19,335 miles
  • 2007 – 16,806 miles
  • 2006 – 15,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,042 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,042 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    45,042 miles
    Test number
    956710213466
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail45,037 miles (+543)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,037 miles
    Test number
    311731616054
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass44,494 miles (+807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,494 miles
    Test number
    385082777939
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass43,687 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    756988092037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,812 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,812 miles
    Test number
    894016629366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,712 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    342165382284
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass40,751 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,751 miles
    Test number
    164564535465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,266 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,266 miles
    Test number
    412102177548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,716 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,716 miles
    Test number
    106279334500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,162 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    896650969055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass33,878 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,878 miles
    Test number
    519618542456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,747 miles (+3,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,747 miles
    Test number
    419802848888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass28,648 miles (+2,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,648 miles
    Test number
    157263024279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass26,078 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    248971223222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,829 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,829 miles
    Test number
    697975012220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,379 miles (+1,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,379 miles
    Test number
    733258439143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass19,335 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,335 miles
    Test number
    220923488280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,806 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,806 miles
    Test number
    231830437223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,323 miles
    Test number
    602389016285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 TRO

Does L1 TRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TRO is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 TRO?
The MOT on L1 TRO is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TRO done?
L1 TRO was recorded at 45,042 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,543 miles a year.
Has L1 TRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TRO has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 TRO 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 TRO find?
L1 TRO passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Browse all L1T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.