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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L22 AOBMOT history

L22 AOB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 186,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L22 AOB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,308 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 AOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 AOB was last recorded at 186,308 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,265 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
10,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,308 miles
  • 2025 – 175,055 miles
  • 2024 – 161,568 miles
  • 2023 – 154,545 miles
  • 2022 – 144,357 miles
  • 2021 – 140,730 miles
  • 2020 – 134,751 miles
  • 2019 – 125,205 miles
  • 2018 – 110,136 miles
  • 2017 – 100,651 miles
  • 2016 – 88,421 miles
  • 2015 – 77,346 miles
  • 2014 – 63,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,308 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,308 miles
    Test number
    802611098375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail186,265 miles (+11,210)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,265 miles
    Test number
    987324539921
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass175,055 miles (+13,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,055 miles
    Test number
    344908506524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass161,568 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,568 miles
    Test number
    191487622406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,545 miles (+10,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,545 miles
    Test number
    429483315784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass144,357 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,357 miles
    Test number
    419014008119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,730 miles (+5,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    140,730 miles
    Test number
    277712149516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
  8. Pass134,751 miles (+9,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    134,751 miles
    Test number
    789763212539
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
  9. Pass125,205 miles (+15,069)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    125,205 miles
    Test number
    848850045590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,136 miles (+9,485)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,136 miles
    Test number
    285101809165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,651 miles
    Test number
    909632898819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,651 miles (+12,230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,651 miles
    Test number
    178750386209
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass88,421 miles (+11,075)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    311869558754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,346 miles (+13,815)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,346 miles
    Test number
    119785875177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    747901084152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 AOB

Does L22 AOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 AOB is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 AOB?
The MOT on L22 AOB is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 AOB done?
L22 AOB was recorded at 186,308 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 10,019 miles a year.
Has L22 AOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 AOB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 AOB 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 L22 AOB find?
L22 AOB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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