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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L1 XXXMOT history

L1 XXX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L1 XXX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,122 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 XXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 XXX was last recorded at 114,122 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,627 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
495 miles
Average per year
9,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,122 miles
  • 2025 – 100,959 miles
  • 2024 – 87,691 miles
  • 2023 – 78,678 miles
  • 2022 – 68,623 miles
  • 2021 – 58,007 miles
  • 2020 – 47,108 miles
  • 2019 – 40,888 miles
  • 2018 – 34,670 miles
  • 2017 – 29,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,122 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,122 miles (+495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,122 miles
    Test number
    178576437679
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail113,627 miles (+12,668)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,627 miles
    Test number
    613925453015
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass100,959 miles (+13,268)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    451201852815
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass87,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,691 miles
    Test number
    924883570886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,691 miles (+9,013)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,691 miles
    Test number
    170625319215
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass78,678 miles (+10,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,678 miles
    Test number
    597717080815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass68,623 miles (+10,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,623 miles
    Test number
    342976253276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet poor but clears screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted as standard
  8. Pass58,007 miles (+10,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,007 miles
    Test number
    343538593803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,108 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,108 miles
    Test number
    839000461225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,888 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,888 miles
    Test number
    653685830026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,670 miles (+5,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,670 miles
    Test number
    660398318549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  12. Pass29,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,275 miles
    Test number
    591850438090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 XXX

Does L1 XXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 XXX is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 XXX?
The MOT on L1 XXX is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 XXX done?
L1 XXX was recorded at 114,122 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 9,434 miles a year.
Has L1 XXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 XXX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 XXX 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 XXX find?
L1 XXX passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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