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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L22 BCTMOT history

L22 BCT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L22 BCT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,184 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 BCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 BCT was last recorded at 142,184 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 11,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,071 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,113 miles
Average per year
6,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,184 miles
  • 2025 – 131,071 miles
  • 2024 – 120,698 miles
  • 2023 – 110,713 miles
  • 2022 – 102,115 miles
  • 2021 – 97,485 miles
  • 2020 – 92,446 miles
  • 2019 – 83,437 miles
  • 2018 – 75,721 miles
  • 2017 – 65,933 miles
  • 2016 – 57,913 miles
  • 2015 – 52,333 miles
  • 2014 – 48,147 miles
  • 2013 – 45,318 miles
  • 2012 – 43,606 miles
  • 2011 – 37,564 miles
  • 2010 – 30,502 miles
  • 2009 – 22,267 miles
  • 2008 – 17,306 miles
  • 2007 – 14,968 miles
  • 2006 – 12,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,184 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,184 miles (+11,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,184 miles
    Test number
    594130306029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,071 miles (+10,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,071 miles
    Test number
    598384339824
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,698 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,698 miles
    Test number
    887022623916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,528 miles (+9,815)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,528 miles
    Test number
    419980302703
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,713 miles (+8,598)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    669406655355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,115 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,115 miles
    Test number
    520131898605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,485 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,485 miles
    Test number
    172802966698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,446 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    812517106443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,437 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,437 miles
    Test number
    267803965749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,721 miles (+9,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,721 miles
    Test number
    448004257141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,933 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    600004801162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,913 miles (+5,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    930045783054
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass52,333 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,333 miles
    Test number
    897543865164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,147 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,147 miles
    Test number
    858302294146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,318 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    295042633211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,312 miles (+1,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,312 miles
    Test number
    416111433257
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,606 miles (+6,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    277508522228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,564 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,564 miles
    Test number
    227091621266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,502 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,502 miles
    Test number
    880133020270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,267 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,267 miles
    Test number
    554298819292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,306 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,306 miles
    Test number
    993227328241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,968 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,968 miles
    Test number
    682566227266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,250 miles
    Test number
    863068606292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 BCT

Does L22 BCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 BCT is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 BCT?
The MOT on L22 BCT is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 BCT done?
L22 BCT was recorded at 142,184 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,490 miles a year.
Has L22 BCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 BCT has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 BCT 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 BCT find?
L22 BCT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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