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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

L28 PMWMOT history

L28 PMW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L28 PMW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
169,807 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 PMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 PMW was last recorded at 169,807 miles on 1 May 2026, 7,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,858 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,949 miles
Average per year
6,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,807 miles
  • 2025 – 161,858 miles
  • 2024 – 155,943 miles
  • 2023 – 148,855 miles
  • 2022 – 141,983 miles
  • 2021 – 134,090 miles
  • 2020 – 126,474 miles
  • 2019 – 118,055 miles
  • 2018 – 108,783 miles
  • 2017 – 101,985 miles
  • 2016 – 98,509 miles
  • 2015 – 96,702 miles
  • 2014 – 94,573 miles
  • 2013 – 92,504 miles
  • 2012 – 90,047 miles
  • 2011 – 87,358 miles
  • 2010 – 84,986 miles
  • 2009 – 82,292 miles
  • 2008 – 78,793 miles
  • 2007 – 75,529 miles
  • 2006 – 48,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency requirements.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,807 miles (+7,949)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    169,807 miles
    Test number
    424369690834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency requirements.

  2. Pass161,858 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,858 miles
    Test number
    362385346790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has poor effort, only just met parking brake performance requirements.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail161,857 miles (+5,914)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,857 miles
    Test number
    455062495141
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has poor effort, only just met parking brake performance requirements.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,943 miles (+7,088)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,943 miles
    Test number
    416754955633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass148,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    148,855 miles
    Test number
    428186138162
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail148,848 miles (+6,865)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,848 miles
    Test number
    798180582961
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass141,983 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    141,983 miles
    Test number
    460243842818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,090 miles (+7,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    134,090 miles
    Test number
    223944233073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPoor parking brake effort on n/s

  9. Pass126,474 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,474 miles
    Test number
    850106210445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,055 miles (+9,272)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    118,055 miles
    Test number
    825659215274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,783 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,783 miles
    Test number
    400551805868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,985 miles (+3,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,985 miles
    Test number
    553236095642
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes small wear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass98,509 miles (+1,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,509 miles
    Test number
    656884829002
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres

  14. Pass96,702 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    236938035414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,573 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,573 miles
    Test number
    905265334106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,504 miles (+2,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,504 miles
    Test number
    208930533108
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass90,047 miles (+2,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    708325922181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass87,358 miles (+2,372)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,358 miles
    Test number
    598050411159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail84,986 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,986 miles
    Test number
    540368830180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass84,986 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,986 miles
    Test number
    944978630183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,292 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    954788039108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,793 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    944701238149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,529 miles (+27,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    161797037173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,291 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,291 miles
    Test number
    613498436130
    • NoteDamage to nsf tyre wall

Questions about L28 PMW

Does L28 PMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 PMW is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 PMW?
The MOT on L28 PMW is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 PMW done?
L28 PMW was recorded at 169,807 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,090 miles a year.
Has L28 PMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 PMW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 PMW 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 PMW find?
L28 PMW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking, and 3 more.

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