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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L22 HPSMOT history

L22 HPS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L22 HPS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,264 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 HPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 HPS was last recorded at 114,264 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,344 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,920 miles
Average per year
4,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,264 miles
  • 2025 – 110,344 miles
  • 2024 – 105,399 miles
  • 2023 – 102,982 miles
  • 2022 – 100,989 miles
  • 2021 – 99,734 miles
  • 2020 – 98,953 miles
  • 2019 – 95,704 miles
  • 2018 – 90,329 miles
  • 2017 – 84,411 miles
  • 2016 – 79,089 miles
  • 2015 – 74,265 miles
  • 2014 – 70,628 miles
  • 2013 – 65,198 miles
  • 2012 – 59,972 miles
  • 2011 – 54,842 miles
  • 2010 – 49,100 miles
  • 2009 – 42,617 miles
  • 2008 – 35,913 miles
  • 2007 – 29,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,264 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXI HOSE FERRULES HAVE CORROSION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,264 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,264 miles
    Test number
    679081096716
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail114,261 miles (+3,917)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,261 miles
    Test number
    946319587318
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass110,344 miles (+4,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,344 miles
    Test number
    392047366930
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass105,399 miles (+2,417)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,399 miles
    Test number
    843948056889
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear control arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass102,982 miles (+1,993)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    984651990100
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted underneath
  6. Pass100,989 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,989 miles
    Test number
    222420659145
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXI HOSE FERRULES HAVE CORROSION (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail100,924 miles (+1,190)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,924 miles
    Test number
    407945082429
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXI HOSE FERRULES HAVE CORROSION (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass99,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    647235510137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail99,734 miles (+781)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    893135495483
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass98,953 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,953 miles
    Test number
    342509950056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,704 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    298431940080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    537383589894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail90,329 miles (+5,918)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    533264121975
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass84,411 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,411 miles
    Test number
    866345685184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,089 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,089 miles
    Test number
    264944752270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,265 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    815370625135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,628 miles (+5,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,628 miles
    Test number
    339801224149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass65,198 miles (+5,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    689472323174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass59,972 miles (+5,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,972 miles
    Test number
    889265012153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass54,842 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    267905421112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,100 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    192849810154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,617 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,617 miles
    Test number
    560547029138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,913 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,913 miles
    Test number
    803032928188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,139 miles
    Test number
    651910737122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 HPS

Does L22 HPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 HPS is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 HPS?
The MOT on L22 HPS is valid until 27 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 HPS done?
L22 HPS was recorded at 114,264 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,391 miles a year.
Has L22 HPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 HPS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 HPS 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 HPS find?
L22 HPS passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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