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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L28 BMRMOT history

L28 BMR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

L28 BMR silver 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 29 Jun 2025
Mileage
188,836 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 BMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 BMR was last recorded at 188,836 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 2,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,969 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,867 miles
Average per year
6,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,836 miles
  • 2023 – 185,969 miles
  • 2020 – 183,441 miles
  • 2019 – 178,718 miles
  • 2018 – 174,171 miles
  • 2017 – 170,224 miles
  • 2016 – 163,620 miles
  • 2015 – 156,235 miles
  • 2014 – 148,408 miles
  • 2013 – 140,545 miles
  • 2012 – 131,112 miles
  • 2011 – 121,248 miles
  • 2010 – 110,272 miles
  • 2009 – 98,899 miles
  • 2008 – 88,133 miles
  • 2007 – 74,627 miles
  • 2006 – 64,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,836 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,836 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    188,836 miles
    Test number
    608466307156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,969 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    185,969 miles
    Test number
    997028340587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,441 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,441 miles
    Test number
    916085469330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail183,440 miles (+4,722)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,440 miles
    Test number
    342644915668
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass178,718 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,718 miles
    Test number
    661958996874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,171 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    174,171 miles
    Test number
    767650705096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail174,171 miles (+3,947)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,171 miles
    Test number
    657502868874
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass170,224 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    170,224 miles
    Test number
    891044457253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,620 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,620 miles
    Test number
    296683890951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,235 miles (+7,827)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    156,235 miles
    Test number
    335592375064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,408 miles (+7,863)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,408 miles
    Test number
    519986864082
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on tread

  12. Pass140,545 miles (+9,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    140,545 miles
    Test number
    336297983017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  13. Pass131,112 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,112 miles
    Test number
    206459182050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail131,098 miles (+9,850)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,098 miles
    Test number
    296619982039
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass121,248 miles (+10,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,248 miles
    Test number
    158551691056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass110,272 miles (+11,373)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,272 miles
    Test number
    793568380092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,899 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    640034489066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note3rd brake light segments not all working - advise fixing

  18. Fail98,899 miles (+10,766)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    924114489040
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note3rd brake light segments not all working - advise fixing

  19. Pass88,133 miles (+13,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,133 miles
    Test number
    273028188085
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass74,627 miles (+10,231)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    562148577018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAccessory drive belt deteriorated
    • NoteVery slight leak from the PS reservoir

  21. Pass64,396 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    763119986073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,316 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    493555486069
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L28 BMR

Does L28 BMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 BMR expired on 29 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 BMR?
The MOT on L28 BMR expired on 29 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 BMR done?
L28 BMR was recorded at 188,836 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 6,820 miles a year.
Has L28 BMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 BMR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L28 BMR 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 L28 BMR find?
L28 BMR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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