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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L2 LBOMOT history

L2 LBO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

L2 LBO blue 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 24 Jul 2023
Mileage
170,447 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 LBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 LBO was last recorded at 170,447 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 1,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,070 miles · 30 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,377 miles
Average per year
10,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,447 miles
  • 2021 – 169,070 miles
  • 2020 – 140,616 miles
  • 2019 – 128,808 miles
  • 2018 – 118,862 miles
  • 2017 – 108,276 miles
  • 2016 – 98,209 miles
  • 2015 – 91,339 miles
  • 2014 – 79,024 miles
  • 2013 – 62,780 miles
  • 2012 – 51,496 miles
  • 2011 – 47,703 miles
  • 2010 – 35,345 miles
  • 2009 – 25,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,447 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,447 miles (+1,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,447 miles
    Test number
    810525848649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail169,070 miles (+28,454)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,070 miles
    Test number
    872135604165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass140,616 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,616 miles
    Test number
    879979359273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail140,607 miles (+11,799)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,607 miles
    Test number
    253114540861
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass128,808 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,808 miles
    Test number
    634410629722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail128,795 miles (+9,933)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,795 miles
    Test number
    102558487589
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass118,862 miles (+10,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,862 miles
    Test number
    172567750888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,276 miles
    Test number
    951713682200
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cut on inner shoulder

  9. Fail108,275 miles (+10,066)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    607735801249
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cut on inner shoulder

  10. Pass98,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    790683147490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody tray fitted

  11. Fail98,208 miles (+6,869)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,208 miles
    Test number
    223728299314
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody tray fitted

  12. Pass91,339 miles (+12,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    756641185153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,024 miles (+16,244)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,024 miles
    Test number
    458032884158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    447449323174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,780 miles (+11,284)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    275618023141
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass51,496 miles (+3,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,496 miles
    Test number
    488241032150
    • 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)

  17. Pass47,703 miles (+12,358)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,703 miles
    Test number
    877963571034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,345 miles (+9,965)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,345 miles
    Test number
    514756290032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    500823999025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L2 LBO

Does L2 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 LBO expired on 24 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 LBO?
The MOT on L2 LBO expired on 24 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 LBO done?
L2 LBO was recorded at 170,447 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 10,900 miles a year.
Has L2 LBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 LBO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L2 LBO 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 LBO find?
L2 LBO passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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