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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

L1 UHCMOT history

L1 UHC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L1 UHC grey 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
83,725 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 UHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 UHC was last recorded at 83,725 miles on 15 May 2026, 7,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,945 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,780 miles
Average per year
3,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,725 miles
  • 2025 – 75,945 miles
  • 2024 – 68,856 miles
  • 2023 – 59,567 miles
  • 2022 – 50,799 miles
  • 2021 – 50,390 miles
  • 2020 – 49,523 miles
  • 2019 – 47,482 miles
  • 2018 – 45,307 miles
  • 2017 – 44,123 miles
  • 2016 – 43,012 miles
  • 2015 – 42,027 miles
  • 2014 – 39,826 miles
  • 2013 – 38,319 miles
  • 2012 – 34,817 miles
  • 2011 – 33,706 miles
  • 2010 – 31,803 miles
  • 2009 – 29,145 miles
  • 2008 – 22,789 miles
  • 2007 – 17,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,725 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,725 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,725 miles
    Test number
    428630583795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,945 miles (+7,089)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,945 miles
    Test number
    583164085347
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass68,856 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    612324982551
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail68,853 miles (+9,286)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    656286203639
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass59,567 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,567 miles
    Test number
    677025244746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,799 miles (+409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,799 miles
    Test number
    315759507723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass50,390 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,390 miles
    Test number
    494528741910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,523 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    270539746928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail49,521 miles (+2,039)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,521 miles
    Test number
    108333027607
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass47,482 miles (+2,175)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    242381137027
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass45,307 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    487263584645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass44,123 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,123 miles
    Test number
    353191772275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,012 miles (+985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    240982154429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass42,027 miles (+2,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    716092835117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass39,826 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,826 miles
    Test number
    915354014163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,319 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    227930123115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,817 miles (+1,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,817 miles
    Test number
    548942322111
    • NoteRear brake getting low
  18. Pass33,706 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,706 miles
    Test number
    658489121181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,803 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,803 miles
    Test number
    843612430199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,145 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,145 miles
    Test number
    462604839105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,187 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,187 miles
    Test number
    323107759049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,789 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,789 miles
    Test number
    544436058078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,887 miles
    Test number
    150776947055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 UHC

Does L1 UHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 UHC is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 UHC?
The MOT on L1 UHC is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 UHC done?
L1 UHC was recorded at 83,725 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,421 miles a year.
Has L1 UHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 UHC has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 UHC 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 UHC find?
L1 UHC passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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