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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L1 UGUMOT history

L1 UGU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L1 UGU blue 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 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,143 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 UGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 UGU was last recorded at 95,143 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,143 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,143 miles
  • 2025 – 94,537 miles
  • 2023 – 94,251 miles
  • 2022 – 93,369 miles
  • 2021 – 91,109 miles
  • 2019 – 88,129 miles
  • 2018 – 86,219 miles
  • 2017 – 81,092 miles
  • 2016 – 71,014 miles
  • 2015 – 67,620 miles
  • 2014 – 63,455 miles
  • 2013 – 59,678 miles
  • 2012 – 56,377 miles
  • 2011 – 54,458 miles
  • 2010 – 51,781 miles
  • 2009 – 49,385 miles
  • 2008 – 46,763 miles
  • 2007 – 44,573 miles
  • 2006 – 36,146 miles
  • 2005 – 30,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,143 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.

  • Both front arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front reg damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    530122627338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,143 miles (+606)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    536356670355
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass94,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,537 miles
    Test number
    274620882731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,537 miles (+286)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,537 miles
    Test number
    536761222729
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,251 miles (+882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,251 miles
    Test number
    825411492372
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes above rear subframe and around tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,369 miles
    Test number
    284222343923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,369 miles (+2,260)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,369 miles
    Test number
    781275490045
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,109 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,109 miles
    Test number
    294731366346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,129 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,129 miles
    Test number
    546615314911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,219 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    480047736711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,092 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,092 miles
    Test number
    777712211210
    • AdvisoryBoth front arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront reg damaged

  12. Fail81,090 miles (+10,076)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,090 miles
    Test number
    104626202704
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront reg damaged

  13. Pass71,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    399343372166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,014 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    642517719569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    458516435188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,620 miles (+4,165)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    855736435125
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass63,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    528489734109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,455 miles (+3,777)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    947797334164
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Fail59,678 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    699041433179
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass59,678 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    756051133131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,377 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    226440342441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,458 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    496767221161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    210896410489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,781 miles (+2,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    682716210126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass49,385 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,385 miles
    Test number
    480838319118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,763 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,763 miles
    Test number
    303373438185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,573 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    240029397268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,146 miles (+151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    353459596423
    • NoteSLIGHT B/IMBALANCE AT REAR F/DISCS IN POOR CONDITION INNER FACE SLIGHT PITTING TO O/FACE UNABLE TO VIEW PADS FULLY

  29. Pass35,995 miles (+5,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,995 miles
    Test number
    352403176207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,201 miles
    Test number
    760436355234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 UGU

Does L1 UGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 UGU is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 UGU?
The MOT on L1 UGU is valid until 18 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 UGU done?
L1 UGU was recorded at 95,143 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,128 miles a year.
Has L1 UGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 UGU has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 UGU 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 UGU find?
L1 UGU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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