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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

L24 REPMOT history

L24 REP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L24 REP black 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 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,466 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 REP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 REP was last recorded at 156,466 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,529 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
937 miles
Average per year
5,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,466 miles
  • 2025 – 155,529 miles
  • 2024 – 155,140 miles
  • 2022 – 155,063 miles
  • 2021 – 151,835 miles
  • 2019 – 148,245 miles
  • 2018 – 147,191 miles
  • 2017 – 145,900 miles
  • 2016 – 133,324 miles
  • 2015 – 129,353 miles
  • 2014 – 124,188 miles
  • 2013 – 118,221 miles
  • 2012 – 109,924 miles
  • 2011 – 97,377 miles
  • 2010 – 86,509 miles
  • 2009 – 79,560 miles
  • 2008 – 71,608 miles
  • 2007 – 61,402 miles
  • 2006 – 47,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,466 miles
    Test number
    572415892993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail156,466 miles (+937)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,466 miles
    Test number
    527456148024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass155,529 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,529 miles
    Test number
    943321807922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,140 miles
    Test number
    487886834697
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail155,140 miles (+77)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,140 miles
    Test number
    922536378018
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass155,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    243641493996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,063 miles (+49)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    411115567564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail155,014 miles (+3,179)1 dangerous16 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,014 miles
    Test number
    490763413757
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass151,835 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,835 miles
    Test number
    183451829401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail151,809 miles (+3,564)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,809 miles
    Test number
    390397276862
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass148,245 miles (+1,054)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,245 miles
    Test number
    844443292921
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass147,191 miles (+1,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,191 miles
    Test number
    354195920905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass145,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,900 miles
    Test number
    805321583296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail145,900 miles (+12,576)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,900 miles
    Test number
    233123061801
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass133,324 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,324 miles
    Test number
    633270077221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,353 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,353 miles
    Test number
    379780085197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail129,353 miles (+5,165)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,353 miles
    Test number
    676940785125
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass124,188 miles (+5,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,188 miles
    Test number
    855948474125
    • 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)

  19. Pass118,221 miles (+8,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,221 miles
    Test number
    617879973186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass109,924 miles (+12,547)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    595566862125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side and off side rear brake discs worn
    • NoteNear side front screen cracked

  21. Pass97,377 miles (+10,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    345019561127
    • NotePropshaft coupling split

  22. Pass86,509 miles (+6,949)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    804856150122
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteParking brake noisy when applied

  23. Pass79,560 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,560 miles
    Test number
    140665489160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail79,541 miles (+7,933)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,541 miles
    Test number
    324724389156
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass71,608 miles (+10,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,608 miles
    Test number
    613293968195
    • NoteHandbrake is noisey when applied on the rollers and effort is less than would normally be expected

  26. Pass61,402 miles (+13,944)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,402 miles
    Test number
    781046567109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall has cut
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner wall has cut

  27. Pass47,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,458 miles
    Test number
    951433566105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L24 REP

Does L24 REP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 REP is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 REP?
The MOT on L24 REP is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 REP done?
L24 REP was recorded at 156,466 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,514 miles a year.
Has L24 REP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 REP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 REP 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 REP find?
L24 REP passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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