BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L1 VREMOT history
L1 VRE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,771 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 114,771 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,309 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 VRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 VRE was last recorded at 114,771 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,767 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,309 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,771 miles
- 2025 – 112,957 miles
- 2024 – 111,176 miles
- 2022 – 107,597 miles
- 2021 – 103,947 miles
- 2020 – 101,447 miles
- 2019 – 87,737 miles
- 2018 – 72,224 miles
- 2016 – 54,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,771 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 17 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,771 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 114,771 miles
- Test number
- 538265491164
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail114,767 miles (+1,810)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,767 miles
- Test number
- 254753223531
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,957 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 112,957 miles
- Test number
- 265226788176
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,949 miles (+1,773)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,949 miles
- Test number
- 895570474713
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,176 miles (+3,579)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 111,176 miles
- Test number
- 255858710494
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,597 miles (+3,650)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 107,597 miles
- Test number
- 320291450491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,947 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,947 miles
- Test number
- 118745293138
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail103,946 miles (+2,499)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,946 miles
- Test number
- 796574490467
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,447 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 101,447 miles
- Test number
- 817227371482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,855 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,855 miles
- Test number
- 119663309349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail97,855 miles (+10,118)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,855 miles
- Test number
- 415185239286
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass87,737 miles (+15,513)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 87,737 miles
- Test number
- 752601450789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,224 miles (+17,753)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 72,224 miles
- Test number
- 387470480719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 54,471 miles
- Test number
- 394094185100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 VRE
- Does L1 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 VRE is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 VRE?
- The MOT on L1 VRE is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 VRE done?
- L1 VRE was recorded at 114,771 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,309 miles a year.
- Has L1 VRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 VRE has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 VRE 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 VRE find?
- L1 VRE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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