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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

L22 MTLMOT history

L22 MTL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L22 MTL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,276 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 MTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 MTL was last recorded at 108,276 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,962 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,314 miles
Average per year
8,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,276 miles
  • 2024 – 103,962 miles
  • 2023 – 97,734 miles
  • 2022 – 91,845 miles
  • 2021 – 86,667 miles
  • 2020 – 82,343 miles
  • 2019 – 77,265 miles
  • 2018 – 59,045 miles
  • 2017 – 33,223 miles
  • 2016 – 28,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,276 miles (+4,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,276 miles
    Test number
    503953869682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass103,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,962 miles
    Test number
    524058681546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,962 miles (+6,228)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,962 miles
    Test number
    379587210215
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,734 miles (+5,889)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    149703281388
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    524061244451
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail91,845 miles (+5,178)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    179957616780
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass86,667 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,667 miles
    Test number
    187872076354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,659 miles (+4,316)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,659 miles
    Test number
    937132132928
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRecommend wheel alignment check

  9. Pass82,343 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,343 miles
    Test number
    824848254575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,265 miles (+18,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,265 miles
    Test number
    586464314874
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass59,045 miles (+25,822)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    204266139173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    313645063768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,223 miles (+1,519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    725698429185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass31,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,704 miles
    Test number
    146325672983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,704 miles (+3,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,704 miles
    Test number
    260363375953
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass28,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,031 miles
    Test number
    176997527456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 MTL

Does L22 MTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 MTL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L22 MTL?
The MOT on L22 MTL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 MTL done?
L22 MTL was recorded at 108,276 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,294 miles a year.
Has L22 MTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 MTL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 MTL 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 MTL find?
L22 MTL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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