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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

L25 ODLMOT history

L25 ODL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L25 ODL blue 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,072 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 ODL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 ODL was last recorded at 116,072 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 11,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,057 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,015 miles
Average per year
4,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,072 miles
  • 2025 – 105,057 miles
  • 2024 – 91,050 miles
  • 2023 – 79,579 miles
  • 2022 – 67,498 miles
  • 2020 – 67,395 miles
  • 2019 – 66,784 miles
  • 2018 – 61,702 miles
  • 2017 – 57,658 miles
  • 2016 – 54,256 miles
  • 2015 – 50,689 miles
  • 2014 – 46,835 miles
  • 2013 – 43,452 miles
  • 2012 – 40,567 miles
  • 2011 – 36,829 miles
  • 2010 – 32,419 miles
  • 2009 – 29,167 miles
  • 2008 – 27,549 miles
  • 2007 – 24,817 miles
  • 2006 – 20,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Advise both front lower arm rear bushes split and has slight movement.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AROUND 3MM (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,072 miles (+11,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,072 miles
    Test number
    576060954666
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,057 miles (+14,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,057 miles
    Test number
    768543808414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and painted (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass91,050 miles (+11,471)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,050 miles
    Test number
    471719880623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,579 miles (+12,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,579 miles
    Test number
    193928940168
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Pass67,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,498 miles
    Test number
    713209873879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,498 miles (+103)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,498 miles
    Test number
    906316544211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working sise light lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    505210635861
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front lower arm rear bushes split and has slight movement.
    • 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))

  8. Fail67,395 miles (+611)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    977472918673
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front lower arm rear bushes split and has slight movement.
    • 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))

  9. Pass66,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,784 miles
    Test number
    326085802347
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front lower arm rear bushes split and has slight movement.
    • 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))

  10. Fail66,784 miles (+5,082)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,784 miles
    Test number
    762713607751
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front lower arm rear bushes split and has slight movement.
    • 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))

  11. Pass61,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,702 miles
    Test number
    165383138789
    • AdvisoryAdvise both font lower arm rear bushes split and slight movement.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail61,702 miles (+4,044)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,702 miles
    Test number
    307606227146
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both font lower arm rear bushes split and slight movement.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass57,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    860180644036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AROUND 3MM (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail57,658 miles (+3,402)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    376349983046
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AROUND 3MM (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,256 miles
    Test number
    508190183063
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST LEGAL (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail54,256 miles (+3,567)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,256 miles
    Test number
    350830156676
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST LEGAL (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass50,689 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,689 miles
    Test number
    798115835119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,835 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    879063634112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,452 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,452 miles
    Test number
    356794333160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,567 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,567 miles
    Test number
    886565332190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,829 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    778928431155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,419 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    431499630168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,167 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,167 miles
    Test number
    853944839133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,549 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,549 miles
    Test number
    842878948192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,817 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,817 miles
    Test number
    404026337195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,945 miles
    Test number
    144389336155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 ODL

Does L25 ODL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 ODL is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 ODL?
The MOT on L25 ODL is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 ODL done?
L25 ODL was recorded at 116,072 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,742 miles a year.
Has L25 ODL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 ODL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 ODL 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 ODL find?
L25 ODL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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