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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L20 PLGMOT history

L20 PLG is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L20 PLG red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,773 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 PLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 PLG was last recorded at 111,773 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,762 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,773 miles
  • 2025 – 103,129 miles
  • 2024 – 96,506 miles
  • 2023 – 87,762 miles
  • 2022 – 79,378 miles
  • 2021 – 74,462 miles
  • 2020 – 70,202 miles
  • 2019 – 60,877 miles
  • 2018 – 56,255 miles
  • 2017 – 44,307 miles
  • 2016 – 43,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,773 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,773 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    804869573080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail111,762 miles (+8,633)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,762 miles
    Test number
    741306197813
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass103,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,129 miles
    Test number
    987989771775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,129 miles (+6,623)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,129 miles
    Test number
    524832762377
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass96,506 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    546223191542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,762 miles (+8,384)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    571927108824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,378 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,378 miles
    Test number
    791537649092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,462 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    170942477636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread depth low but not a fail
  9. Pass70,202 miles (+9,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,202 miles
    Test number
    871407782060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ally arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ally arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass60,877 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    450239107786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,255 miles (+11,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    186156126396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass44,307 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,307 miles
    Test number
    644009827327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    996988539998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers in engine bay and vehicle underside
  14. Fail43,963 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    865058692434
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers in engine bay and vehicle underside

Questions about L20 PLG

Does L20 PLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 PLG is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 PLG?
The MOT on L20 PLG is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 PLG done?
L20 PLG was recorded at 111,773 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,786 miles a year.
Has L20 PLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 PLG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 PLG 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 L20 PLG find?
L20 PLG passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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