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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

L28 EREMOT history

L28 ERE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

L28 ERE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
85,572 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 ERE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 ERE was last recorded at 85,572 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,518 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
1,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,572 miles
  • 2024 – 85,518 miles
  • 2023 – 85,510 miles
  • 2022 – 82,334 miles
  • 2021 – 79,585 miles
  • 2020 – 75,962 miles
  • 2019 – 73,912 miles
  • 2018 – 73,704 miles
  • 2017 – 72,830 miles
  • 2016 – 71,529 miles
  • 2015 – 70,393 miles
  • 2014 – 68,316 miles
  • 2013 – 66,673 miles
  • 2012 – 64,615 miles
  • 2011 – 62,101 miles
  • 2010 – 59,511 miles
  • 2009 – 56,712 miles
  • 2008 – 56,225 miles
  • 2007 – 54,012 miles
  • 2006 – 52,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,572 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,572 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,572 miles
    Test number
    331688743388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,518 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    938915270408
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,510 miles (+3,176)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    943031739601
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,334 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    674221203915
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass79,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    481042490747
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Fail79,585 miles (+3,623)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    336265760635
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass75,962 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    275261904622
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail75,955 miles (+2,043)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    332189883177
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass73,912 miles (+208)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,912 miles
    Test number
    505031881908
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass73,704 miles (+874)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    527511586886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass72,830 miles (+1,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,830 miles
    Test number
    209001788290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass71,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    140502443252
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail71,529 miles (+1,136)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    935590532928
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass70,393 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,393 miles
    Test number
    617592875037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer shoulder deteriorated

  15. Fail70,384 miles (+2,068)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,384 miles
    Test number
    199368565422
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer shoulder deteriorated

  16. Pass68,316 miles (+1,643)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    775522574082
    • 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)
    • NoteCracks on offside rear tyre outer edge, no cord showing at time of test.

  17. Pass66,673 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    207775673002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,615 miles (+2,514)12 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,615 miles
    Test number
    635981712121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteDrivebelt perished
    • NoteExcess travel parking brake lever
    • NoteWipers judder and smear slightly

  19. Pass62,101 miles (+2,590)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    886716711146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteMisting of oil around power steering resiviour

  20. Pass59,511 miles (+2,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    641733200152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  21. Pass56,712 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,712 miles
    Test number
    674856099097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,225 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,225 miles
    Test number
    181945878081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,012 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    563815867027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    422754666039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 ERE

Does L28 ERE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 ERE expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 ERE?
The MOT on L28 ERE expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 ERE done?
L28 ERE was recorded at 85,572 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 1,707 miles a year.
Has L28 ERE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 ERE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L28 ERE 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 ERE find?
L28 ERE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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