BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc
L288 OMVMOT history
L288 OMV is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,062 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 116,062 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,424 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L288 OMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 13 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L288 OMV was last recorded at 116,062 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 116,061 miles · 23 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,424 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,062 miles
- 2023 – 116,061 miles
- 2022 – 113,581 miles
- 2021 – 110,021 miles
- 2020 – 107,671 miles
- 2019 – 104,086 miles
- 2018 – 99,760 miles
- 2017 – 94,665 miles
- 2016 – 89,937 miles
- 2015 – 84,147 miles
- 2014 – 79,013 miles
- 2013 – 72,718 miles
- 2012 – 67,315 miles
- 2011 – 62,075 miles
- 2010 – 55,767 miles
- 2009 – 49,220 miles
- 2008 – 43,696 miles
- 2007 – 37,598 miles
- 2006 – 33,437 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,062 miles
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear exh box slightly rusted
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,062 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 116,062 miles
- Test number
- 130166161573
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exh box slightly rusted
Pass116,061 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 116,061 miles
- Test number
- 682601105971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,061 miles (+2,480)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,061 miles
- Test number
- 465996527164
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,581 miles (+3,560)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 113,581 miles
- Test number
- 521574039460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,021 miles (+2,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 110,021 miles
- Test number
- 663542024983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,671 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 107,671 miles
- Test number
- 318323532510
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,671 miles (+3,585)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,671 miles
- Test number
- 764111340902
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,086 miles (+4,326)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 104,086 miles
- Test number
- 557281014858
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,760 miles (+5,095)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 99,760 miles
- Test number
- 851796529231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,665 miles (+4,728)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 94,665 miles
- Test number
- 446789456742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,937 miles (+5,790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 89,937 miles
- Test number
- 642510505286
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,147 miles (+5,134)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 84,147 miles
- Test number
- 818006225192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,013 miles (+6,295)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,013 miles
- Test number
- 379491444179
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass72,718 miles (+5,403)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,718 miles
- Test number
- 609039613133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,315 miles (+5,240)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 67,315 miles
- Test number
- 859752622129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,075 miles (+6,308)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 62,075 miles
- Test number
- 269840841406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,767 miles
- Test number
- 714298530106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,765 miles (+6,545)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,765 miles
- Test number
- 384828630110
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,220 miles (+5,524)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,220 miles
- Test number
- 283859949157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,696 miles (+6,098)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 43,696 miles
- Test number
- 120163748110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,598 miles (+4,161)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,598 miles
- Test number
- 234344247133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 33,437 miles
- Test number
- 441492636144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L288 OMV
- Does L288 OMV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L288 OMV expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L288 OMV?
- The MOT on L288 OMV expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L288 OMV done?
- L288 OMV was recorded at 116,062 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 4,424 miles a year.
- Has L288 OMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L288 OMV has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L288 OMV 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 L288 OMV find?
- L288 OMV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exh box slightly rusted.
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