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BMW M3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

L22 SPYMOT history

L22 SPY is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 15 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

L22 SPY red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
90,731 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 SPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 SPY was last recorded at 90,731 miles on 10 May 2022, 6,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,410 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,321 miles
Average per year
3,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,731 miles
  • 2020 – 84,410 miles
  • 2019 – 82,235 miles
  • 2017 – 81,420 miles
  • 2015 – 80,495 miles
  • 2014 – 78,719 miles
  • 2013 – 77,728 miles
  • 2012 – 74,849 miles
  • 2011 – 69,617 miles
  • 2010 – 62,839 miles
  • 2009 – 53,068 miles
  • 2008 – 44,414 miles
  • 2007 – 37,664 miles
  • 2006 – 36,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,731 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear os and ns brakepipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,731 miles (+6,321)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,731 miles
    Test number
    837292479010
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass84,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,410 miles
    Test number
    553189298145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,408 miles (+2,173)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    343241332795
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass82,235 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,235 miles
    Test number
    881203667915
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail82,225 miles (+805)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,225 miles
    Test number
    115949907922
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass81,420 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    588171373681
    • AdvisoryRear os and ns brakepipes corroded

  7. Fail81,419 miles (+924)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    895772116563
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear os and ns brakepipes corroded

  8. Pass80,495 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    612131656072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,476 miles (+1,757)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    970219938703
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass78,719 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,719 miles
    Test number
    325902164420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail78,715 miles (+987)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    845069354204
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,728 miles (+2,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,728 miles
    Test number
    466090663264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass74,849 miles (+5,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,849 miles
    Test number
    369848542278
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,617 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,617 miles
    Test number
    979110671052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,839 miles
    Test number
    750094260065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,839 miles (+9,771)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,839 miles
    Test number
    761234860012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass53,068 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,068 miles
    Test number
    463740489014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,414 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,414 miles
    Test number
    561386358009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,664 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,664 miles
    Test number
    254408277069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,029 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,029 miles
    Test number
    100310586420
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass36,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,029 miles
    Test number
    842050786062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L22 SPY

Does L22 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 SPY expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 SPY?
The MOT on L22 SPY expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 SPY done?
L22 SPY was recorded at 90,731 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 3,390 miles a year.
Has L22 SPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 SPY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L22 SPY 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 SPY find?
L22 SPY passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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