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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L1 TYEMOT history

L1 TYE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

L1 TYE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,225 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TYE was last recorded at 130,225 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 3,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,616 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,609 miles
Average per year
5,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,225 miles
  • 2025 – 126,616 miles
  • 2024 – 124,473 miles
  • 2023 – 123,846 miles
  • 2022 – 122,112 miles
  • 2021 – 121,370 miles
  • 2019 – 114,084 miles
  • 2018 – 107,479 miles
  • 2017 – 99,740 miles
  • 2016 – 98,747 miles
  • 2015 – 85,039 miles
  • 2014 – 83,175 miles
  • 2013 – 60,969 miles
  • 2012 – 59,873 miles
  • 2010 – 46,501 miles
  • 2009 – 34,378 miles
  • 2008 – 20,840 miles
  • 2007 – 15,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,225 miles (+3,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,225 miles
    Test number
    386293756371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass126,616 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,616 miles
    Test number
    802606034812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass124,473 miles (+627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    300720248305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass123,846 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,846 miles
    Test number
    139351276735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass122,112 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,112 miles
    Test number
    739213493423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,370 miles (+7,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,370 miles
    Test number
    267152636923
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak underneath
  7. Pass114,084 miles (+6,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,084 miles
    Test number
    871109739898
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front wishbone bushes
  8. Pass107,479 miles (+7,739)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,479 miles
    Test number
    920767824294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,740 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,740 miles
    Test number
    550691615457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,747 miles (+13,708)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,747 miles
    Test number
    213414791048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,039 miles (+1,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    625252475040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass83,175 miles (+22,206)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    726268184006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,969 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    126304663036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,873 miles (+13,372)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    935720162009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,501 miles (+12,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,501 miles
    Test number
    293993230327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass34,378 miles (+13,538)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    352686639327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,840 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,840 miles
    Test number
    401319938387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,768 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,768 miles
    Test number
    794831608187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass15,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,739 miles
    Test number
    741813207199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 TYE

Does L1 TYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TYE is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TYE?
The MOT on L1 TYE is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TYE done?
L1 TYE was recorded at 130,225 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 5,937 miles a year.
Has L1 TYE ever failed its MOT?
No. L1 TYE has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L1 TYE 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 TYE find?
L1 TYE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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