BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
L22 PTEMOT history
L22 PTE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 200,970 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 PTE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 26 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 PTE was last recorded at 200,970 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 10,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,285 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,685 miles
- Average per year
- 7,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,970 miles
- 2025 – 190,285 miles
- 2024 – 181,142 miles
- 2022 – 159,434 miles
- 2021 – 140,853 miles
- 2019 – 139,545 miles
- 2018 – 129,947 miles
- 2017 – 125,929 miles
- 2016 – 123,416 miles
- 2015 – 114,210 miles
- 2014 – 110,073 miles
- 2013 – 104,296 miles
- 2012 – 97,394 miles
- 2011 – 90,078 miles
- 2010 – 82,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,970 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 200,970 miles
- Test number
- 347788738124
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,970 miles (+10,685)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,970 miles
- Test number
- 758321438164
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,285 miles (+9,143)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 190,285 miles
- Test number
- 525508695502
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass181,142 miles (+21,708)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 181,142 miles
- Test number
- 433060947606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,434 miles (+9,004)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 159,434 miles
- Test number
- 949724542556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,430 miles (+9,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 150,430 miles
- Test number
- 235630396968
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass140,853 miles (+1,308)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 140,853 miles
- Test number
- 139094158738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,545 miles (+9,598)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 139,545 miles
- Test number
- 901162334245
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted restricting inspection
Pass129,947 miles (+4,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 129,947 miles
- Test number
- 563291526753
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,929 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 125,929 miles
- Test number
- 268645449895
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut
Fail125,920 miles (+2,504)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,920 miles
- Test number
- 321617041405
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut
Pass123,416 miles (+9,206)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 123,416 miles
- Test number
- 450883861610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,210 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 114,210 miles
- Test number
- 938270155462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 114,038 miles
- Test number
- 544374155370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,038 miles (+3,965)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,038 miles
- Test number
- 498062208148
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass110,073 miles (+5,777)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 110,073 miles
- Test number
- 706493204234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,296 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 104,296 miles
- Test number
- 659448113230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,182 miles (+6,788)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,182 miles
- Test number
- 705362113260
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass97,394 miles (+7,316)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 97,394 miles
- Test number
- 577918072110
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass90,078 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 90,078 miles
- Test number
- 299609951437
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail90,078 miles (+7,928)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,078 miles
- Test number
- 909407851135
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass82,150 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 82,150 miles
- Test number
- 222169470458
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront tow eye cover missing.
- NoteHole in front grille and intercooler damage to bumper and under trays.
- NoteN/S/F fog light broken away.
Fail82,150 miles5 failures2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,150 miles
- Test number
- 360025170147
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront tow eye cover missing.
- NoteHole in front grille and intercooler damage to bumper and under trays.
- NoteN/S/F fog light broken away.
Questions about L22 PTE
- Does L22 PTE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 PTE is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 PTE?
- The MOT on L22 PTE is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 PTE done?
- L22 PTE was recorded at 200,970 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 7,378 miles a year.
- Has L22 PTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 PTE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L22 PTE 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 PTE find?
- L22 PTE passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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