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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

L25 MOSMOT history

L25 MOS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

L25 MOS blue 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 13 May 2024
Mileage
169,567 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 MOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 MOS was last recorded at 169,567 miles on 11 May 2023, 828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,739 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
828 miles
Average per year
6,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,567 miles
  • 2022 – 168,739 miles
  • 2021 – 166,680 miles
  • 2020 – 165,057 miles
  • 2019 – 164,390 miles
  • 2017 – 158,859 miles
  • 2016 – 153,211 miles
  • 2014 – 140,640 miles
  • 2013 – 135,382 miles
  • 2012 – 125,030 miles
  • 2011 – 116,409 miles
  • 2010 – 108,981 miles
  • 2009 – 101,632 miles
  • 2008 – 93,710 miles
  • 2007 – 81,853 miles
  • 2006 – 69,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,567 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,567 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,567 miles
    Test number
    604184585148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,739 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    168,739 miles
    Test number
    786021494915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,680 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    166,680 miles
    Test number
    944293622492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,057 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    165,057 miles
    Test number
    224135986196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,390 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,390 miles
    Test number
    332205144891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,859 miles (+5,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    158,859 miles
    Test number
    938626693301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass153,211 miles (+12,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    153,211 miles
    Test number
    655908250954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion for strenth barroof (6.1.B.2)
  8. Pass140,640 miles (+5,089)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,640 miles
    Test number
    985582354317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrace bar rusty and part missing
  9. Pass135,551 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    135,551 miles
    Test number
    738459404013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,382 miles (+10,352)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,382 miles
    Test number
    526512683271
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
  11. Pass125,030 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,030 miles
    Test number
    637218272217
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail125,022 miles (+8,613)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,022 miles
    Test number
    878556972201
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass116,409 miles (+7,428)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    116,409 miles
    Test number
    397471771213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in brake reaction bushes
  14. Pass108,981 miles (+7,349)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,981 miles
    Test number
    324810460417
    • NoteBackbox heatshield loose
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre outer edge worn
  15. Pass101,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    101,632 miles
    Test number
    381776449292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  16. Fail101,632 miles (+7,922)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,632 miles
    Test number
    432436049210
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  17. Pass93,710 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    642376178233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear shocker loose
  18. Fail93,710 miles (+11,857)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    701225578287
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear shocker loose
  19. Pass81,853 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,853 miles
    Test number
    721842967282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,582 miles (+12,564)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,582 miles
    Test number
    353076457268
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
  21. Pass69,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,018 miles
    Test number
    744615236240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 MOS

Does L25 MOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 MOS expired on 13 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 MOS?
The MOT on L25 MOS expired on 13 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 MOS done?
L25 MOS was recorded at 169,567 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 6,016 miles a year.
Has L25 MOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 MOS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on L25 MOS 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 L25 MOS find?
L25 MOS passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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