BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
L1 VDEMOT history
L1 VDE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 85,242 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,426 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 VDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 VDE was last recorded at 85,242 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 5,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 79,280 miles · 14 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,962 miles
- Average per year
- 3,426 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,242 miles
- 2024 – 79,280 miles
- 2023 – 74,072 miles
- 2022 – 67,747 miles
- 2021 – 66,232 miles
- 2020 – 64,492 miles
- 2019 – 59,859 miles
- 2018 – 57,563 miles
- 2017 – 56,756 miles
- 2016 – 55,098 miles
- 2015 – 52,765 miles
- 2014 – 50,403 miles
- 2013 – 47,332 miles
- 2012 – 44,672 miles
- 2011 – 41,429 miles
- 2009 – 36,666 miles
- 2008 – 32,265 miles
- 2007 – 26,012 miles
- 2006 – 17,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,242 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,242 miles (+5,962)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 85,242 miles
- Test number
- 221488633520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,280 miles (+5,208)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 79,280 miles
- Test number
- 618098577128
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre has slight wear.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre has slight wear.
Pass74,072 miles (+6,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 74,072 miles
- Test number
- 278112670471
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,747 miles (+1,515)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 67,747 miles
- Test number
- 475053984777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,232 miles (+1,740)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 66,232 miles
- Test number
- 848776820914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,492 miles (+4,633)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 64,492 miles
- Test number
- 201986037257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,859 miles (+2,296)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 59,859 miles
- Test number
- 436544759959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,563 miles (+807)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 57,563 miles
- Test number
- 833544522190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryUnder cover tray fitted
Pass56,756 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 56,756 miles
- Test number
- 271740732483
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass55,098 miles (+2,333)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 55,098 miles
- Test number
- 771748456456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,765 miles (+2,362)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 52,765 miles
- Test number
- 417455685010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass50,403 miles (+3,071)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,403 miles
- Test number
- 387426484024
- 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)
- NoteAnti rattle clip on offside rear brake caliper is missing
Pass47,332 miles (+2,660)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 47,332 miles
- Test number
- 826634183081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,672 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 44,672 miles
- Test number
- 568100192020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,652 miles (+3,223)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,652 miles
- Test number
- 167089082496
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass41,429 miles (+4,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 41,429 miles
- Test number
- 125667101058
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,666 miles (+4,401)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 36,666 miles
- Test number
- 732387729394
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,265 miles (+6,253)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 32,265 miles
- Test number
- 144482728356
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,012 miles (+2,262)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 26,012 miles
- Test number
- 184560927334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,750 miles (+5,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 23,750 miles
- Test number
- 973663097075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass17,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 17,952 miles
- Test number
- 254371666057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 VDE
- Does L1 VDE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L1 VDE expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L1 VDE?
- The MOT on L1 VDE expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L1 VDE done?
- L1 VDE was recorded at 85,242 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,426 miles a year.
- Has L1 VDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 VDE has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2012.
- Has the mileage on L1 VDE 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 VDE find?
- L1 VDE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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