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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L1 UTLMOT history

L1 UTL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L1 UTL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,472 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 UTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 UTL was last recorded at 69,472 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,670 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
802 miles
Average per year
3,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,472 miles
  • 2025 – 68,670 miles
  • 2024 – 66,605 miles
  • 2023 – 65,071 miles
  • 2022 – 63,188 miles
  • 2021 – 61,016 miles
  • 2020 – 60,167 miles
  • 2019 – 59,255 miles
  • 2018 – 57,658 miles
  • 2017 – 55,776 miles
  • 2016 – 54,012 miles
  • 2015 – 52,653 miles
  • 2014 – 50,795 miles
  • 2013 – 48,927 miles
  • 2012 – 47,325 miles
  • 2011 – 45,901 miles
  • 2010 – 44,063 miles
  • 2009 – 42,638 miles
  • 2008 – 41,890 miles
  • 2007 – 40,490 miles
  • 2006 – 34,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,472 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,472 miles (+802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,472 miles
    Test number
    156511992391
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    375265062338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,670 miles (+2,065)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    530441354494
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass66,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    693040930576
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail66,605 miles (+1,534)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    753263863537
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass65,071 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,071 miles
    Test number
    954407837621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,188 miles (+2,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    166789899038
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass61,016 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    815803944666
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail61,016 miles (+849)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    576429725122
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass60,167 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,167 miles
    Test number
    519241168797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,255 miles (+1,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,255 miles
    Test number
    116854820722
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass57,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    587342006412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,658 miles (+1,882)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    170679880392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass55,776 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,776 miles
    Test number
    722490943761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    744933948751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,012 miles (+1,359)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    573073389713
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass52,653 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,653 miles
    Test number
    280626715786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,795 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    709340134234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,927 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,927 miles
    Test number
    199104823287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,325 miles (+1,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    655619022253
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass45,901 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,901 miles
    Test number
    558195531277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass44,063 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,063 miles
    Test number
    193486930256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,638 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    263368839271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,634 miles (+744)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    520377839211
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteFront n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner edges close to limit.
  25. Pass41,890 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    451926928284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,490 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    823949427217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,076 miles (+25,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    262387536200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail8,475 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,475 miles
    Test number
    881316736212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L1 UTL

Does L1 UTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 UTL is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 UTL?
The MOT on L1 UTL is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 UTL done?
L1 UTL was recorded at 69,472 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,049 miles a year.
Has L1 UTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 UTL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 UTL 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 UTL find?
L1 UTL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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