BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
L1 TYOMOT history
L1 TYO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,263 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 182,263 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,608 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 TYO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 TYO was last recorded at 182,263 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 18,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,227 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,036 miles
- Average per year
- 6,608 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,263 miles
- 2025 – 164,227 miles
- 2024 – 152,262 miles
- 2023 – 139,472 miles
- 2021 – 130,605 miles
- 2019 – 127,306 miles
- 2018 – 121,009 miles
- 2017 – 115,574 miles
- 2016 – 114,165 miles
- 2015 – 100,926 miles
- 2013 – 91,190 miles
- 2012 – 85,192 miles
- 2011 – 82,586 miles
- 2010 – 78,220 miles
- 2008 – 70,521 miles
- 2007 – 59,791 miles
- 2005 – 46,295 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,263 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,263 miles (+18,036)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 182,263 miles
- Test number
- 905002952884
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,227 miles (+11,965)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 164,227 miles
- Test number
- 912359718696
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass152,262 miles (+12,790)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 152,262 miles
- Test number
- 358951764587
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass139,472 miles (+8,867)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 139,472 miles
- Test number
- 717515541253
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,605 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 130,605 miles
- Test number
- 579202069620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,306 miles (+6,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 127,306 miles
- Test number
- 650652681599
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,009 miles (+5,435)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 121,009 miles
- Test number
- 331605505633
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres treads worn lumpy and uneven
- AdvisoryBoth rear flasher bulbs fayed
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded slightly
Pass115,574 miles (+1,409)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 115,574 miles
- Test number
- 965396215640
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth sides undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Pass114,165 miles (+13,239)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 114,165 miles
- Test number
- 659768603547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,926 miles (+150)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 100,926 miles
- Test number
- 948000135075
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail100,776 miles (+9,586)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,776 miles
- Test number
- 155490625021
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass91,190 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 91,190 miles
- Test number
- 768977733311
- NotePAS res and pipe DAMP!
- NoteBoth rear indicators, pale.
- NoteFront bumper, both front inner wheel arch trims and front grill, poor fit-damaged.
Fail91,190 miles (+5,998)3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,190 miles
- Test number
- 897027433333
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NotePAS res and pipe DAMP!
- NoteBoth rear indicators, pale.
- NoteFront bumper, both front inner wheel arch trims and front grill, poor fit-damaged.
Pass85,192 miles (+2,606)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 85,192 miles
- Test number
- 908194212338
- NoteFront tyres worn heavily on edges
- NoteNearside front tyre worn to limits
- NoteNearside rear indicator faded
- NoteRear pads worn to limits recomend attention
- NoteSill covers and under trays fitted
- NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully
Pass82,586 miles (+74)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 82,586 miles
- Test number
- 865892291242
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteSlight movement in both inner rack joints
Fail82,512 miles (+1,074)3 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,512 miles
- Test number
- 908377881292
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteSlight movement in both inner rack joints
Fail81,438 miles (+3,218)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,438 miles
- Test number
- 526964301130
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteSlight movement in both inner rack joints
Pass78,220 miles (+7,699)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 78,220 miles
- Test number
- 950619490023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,521 miles (+2,616)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 70,521 miles
- Test number
- 450507118485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,905 miles (+8,114)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 67,905 miles
- Test number
- 612063428178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,791 miles (+13,496)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 59,791 miles
- Test number
- 380683137065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 46,295 miles
- Test number
- 723915615326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 TYO
- Does L1 TYO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TYO is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 TYO?
- The MOT on L1 TYO is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 TYO done?
- L1 TYO was recorded at 182,263 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 6,608 miles a year.
- Has L1 TYO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 TYO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2015.
- Has the mileage on L1 TYO 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 TYO find?
- L1 TYO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; oil leak, but not excessive.
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