BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
L28 RDEMOT history
L28 RDE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,720 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 109,720 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,693 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 RDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 4 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 RDE was last recorded at 109,720 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,720 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,693 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,720 miles
- 2023 – 106,783 miles
- 2022 – 99,133 miles
- 2021 – 94,912 miles
- 2020 – 90,837 miles
- 2019 – 86,729 miles
- 2018 – 82,272 miles
- 2017 – 77,568 miles
- 2016 – 73,274 miles
- 2015 – 69,356 miles
- 2014 – 66,042 miles
- 2013 – 62,415 miles
- 2012 – 56,973 miles
- 2011 – 50,751 miles
- 2010 – 45,276 miles
- 2009 – 36,819 miles
- 2008 – 31,077 miles
- 2007 – 24,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,720 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges 2055516Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,720 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 109,720 miles
- Test number
- 389747667922
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges 2055516
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail109,720 miles (+2,937)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,720 miles
- Test number
- 270167613025
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges 2055516
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass106,783 miles (+7,650)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 106,783 miles
- Test number
- 182600709722
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK.
Pass99,133 miles (+4,221)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 99,133 miles
- Test number
- 416906951465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,912 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 94,912 miles
- Test number
- 688546346097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,901 miles (+4,064)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,901 miles
- Test number
- 828751060133
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,837 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 90,837 miles
- Test number
- 865556962510
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail90,837 miles (+4,108)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,837 miles
- Test number
- 822830925395
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,729 miles (+4,457)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,729 miles
- Test number
- 748477113154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Pass82,272 miles (+4,704)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 82,272 miles
- Test number
- 386887481351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,568 miles (+4,294)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 77,568 miles
- Test number
- 619417226044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,274 miles (+3,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 73,274 miles
- Test number
- 539782043829
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass69,356 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 69,356 miles
- Test number
- 568427785123
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,042 miles (+3,627)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 66,042 miles
- Test number
- 366482394108
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight clicking noise from steering wheel
Pass62,415 miles (+5,442)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,415 miles
- Test number
- 746917993197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass56,973 miles (+6,222)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,973 miles
- Test number
- 829211292154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,751 miles (+5,475)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,751 miles
- Test number
- 795267441166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,276 miles (+8,457)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 45,276 miles
- Test number
- 291834340198
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass36,819 miles (+5,742)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 36,819 miles
- Test number
- 271110629472
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass31,077 miles (+6,482)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,077 miles
- Test number
- 140710408117
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass24,595 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 24,595 miles
- Test number
- 783564617131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L28 RDE
- Does L28 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L28 RDE expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L28 RDE?
- The MOT on L28 RDE expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L28 RDE done?
- L28 RDE was recorded at 109,720 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 4,693 miles a year.
- Has L28 RDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 RDE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L28 RDE 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 RDE find?
- L28 RDE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: both front tyres worn on edges 2055516; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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