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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

L24 ERTMOT history

L24 ERT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

L24 ERT black 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 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
159,863 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 ERT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 ERT was last recorded at 159,863 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 6,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,508 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,355 miles
Average per year
9,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,863 miles
  • 2024 – 153,508 miles
  • 2023 – 146,447 miles
  • 2022 – 140,155 miles
  • 2021 – 129,433 miles
  • 2020 – 119,568 miles
  • 2019 – 113,915 miles
  • 2018 – 107,564 miles
  • 2017 – 96,969 miles
  • 2016 – 92,495 miles
  • 2015 – 84,982 miles
  • 2014 – 73,996 miles
  • 2013 – 60,777 miles
  • 2012 – 47,730 miles
  • 2011 – 30,891 miles
  • 2009 – 16,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,863 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,863 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,863 miles
    Test number
    994946358427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,508 miles (+7,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,508 miles
    Test number
    234738639845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    437919959644
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,447 miles (+6,292)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    334366597824
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,155 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    140,155 miles
    Test number
    727979478462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,433 miles (+9,865)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,433 miles
    Test number
    598196807667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,568 miles (+5,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,568 miles
    Test number
    128050066693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass113,915 miles (+6,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    113,915 miles
    Test number
    464829007170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,564 miles (+789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,564 miles
    Test number
    941313858954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail106,775 miles (+9,806)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,775 miles
    Test number
    545977375402
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass96,969 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,969 miles
    Test number
    951810934228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,495 miles
    Test number
    669257281668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail92,495 miles (+7,513)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,495 miles
    Test number
    658876938015
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass84,982 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    337853345038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail84,982 miles (+10,986)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    155562945455
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

  16. Pass73,996 miles (+13,219)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    329577424010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass60,777 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    927703843009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAuto Gearbox oil leak
    • NoteNSF,NSR,OSR outer door handles sticking
    • NoteWindscreen damaged out of swept area

  18. Fail60,777 miles (+13,047)3 dangerous5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    966516633047
    • DangerousNSR tyre appears soft
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAuto Gearbox oil leak
    • NoteNSF,NSR,OSR outer door handles sticking
    • NoteTailgate does not fully open

  19. Pass47,730 miles (+16,839)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,730 miles
    Test number
    306297522079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteWindsreen damaged outside swept area

  20. Pass30,891 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,891 miles
    Test number
    308373931078
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    908423131047
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass16,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,765 miles
    Test number
    254264729362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L24 ERT

Does L24 ERT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 ERT expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 ERT?
The MOT on L24 ERT expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 ERT done?
L24 ERT was recorded at 159,863 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 9,160 miles a year.
Has L24 ERT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 ERT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L24 ERT 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 L24 ERT find?
L24 ERT passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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