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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L2 ABAMOT history

L2 ABA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.

L2 ABA 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 14 Mar 2026
Mileage
116,835 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 ABA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 ABA was last recorded at 116,835 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 4,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,390 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,445 miles
Average per year
7,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,835 miles
  • 2024 – 112,390 miles
  • 2023 – 107,310 miles
  • 2021 – 104,415 miles
  • 2020 – 97,775 miles
  • 2019 – 85,472 miles
  • 2018 – 77,411 miles
  • 2017 – 69,417 miles
  • 2016 – 64,346 miles
  • 2015 – 58,736 miles
  • 2014 – 54,107 miles
  • 2013 – 34,395 miles
  • 2012 – 27,246 miles
  • 2011 – 16,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,835 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,835 miles
    Test number
    619943535364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,835 miles (+4,445)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,835 miles
    Test number
    936057087607
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass112,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,390 miles
    Test number
    138399502073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,390 miles (+5,080)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,390 miles
    Test number
    997067553656
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

  5. Pass107,310 miles (+2,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    803403307785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    397360456890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,415 miles2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    785241957389
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail104,415 miles (+6,640)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    635056335750
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,775 miles (+12,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    809714018378
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass85,472 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,472 miles
    Test number
    810029313539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,411 miles (+7,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,411 miles
    Test number
    582608971055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear advice near side rear shocker dust cover broken

  12. Pass69,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    502239530243
    • 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. Fail69,417 miles (+5,071)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    406731414044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  14. Pass64,346 miles (+5,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,346 miles
    Test number
    586991890582
    • 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)

  15. Pass58,736 miles (+4,629)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    508451195190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,107 miles
    Test number
    837221014288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,107 miles (+19,712)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,107 miles
    Test number
    956591814275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass34,395 miles (+7,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,395 miles
    Test number
    115493473225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass27,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    548098022338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,246 miles (+4,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    409545822401
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass23,206 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,206 miles
    Test number
    557135172024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,406 miles
    Test number
    246291561053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 ABA

Does L2 ABA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 ABA expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 ABA?
The MOT on L2 ABA expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 ABA done?
L2 ABA was recorded at 116,835 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 7,155 miles a year.
Has L2 ABA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 ABA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 ABA 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 L2 ABA find?
L2 ABA passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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