BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc
L2 LWPMOT history
L2 LWP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 139,887 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 139,887 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,443 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L2 LWP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L2 LWP was last recorded at 139,887 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 139,867 miles · 2 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 3,443 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,887 miles
- 2025 – 139,265 miles
- 2024 – 138,950 miles
- 2023 – 138,339 miles
- 2022 – 137,930 miles
- 2021 – 136,473 miles
- 2020 – 133,921 miles
- 2019 – 133,166 miles
- 2018 – 131,177 miles
- 2017 – 126,484 miles
- 2016 – 121,692 miles
- 2015 – 118,119 miles
- 2014 – 113,412 miles
- 2013 – 108,807 miles
- 2012 – 103,935 miles
- 2011 – 99,108 miles
- 2010 – 95,425 miles
- 2009 – 92,038 miles
- 2008 – 86,843 miles
- 2007 – 78,383 miles
- 2006 – 70,179 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,887 miles
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,887 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 139,887 miles
- Test number
- 642563180227
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail139,867 miles (+602)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,867 miles
- Test number
- 187253931052
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass139,265 miles (+315)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 139,265 miles
- Test number
- 894966796039
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout also undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass138,950 miles (+5)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 138,950 miles
- Test number
- 680703000125
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Fail138,945 miles (+606)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,945 miles
- Test number
- 349946582192
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to strong fumes in cab (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Pass138,339 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 138,339 miles
- Test number
- 675876126334
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s corroded also strut top mounts (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps coddoded
Fail138,337 miles (+407)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,337 miles
- Test number
- 807761208010
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s corroded also strut top mounts (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps coddoded
Pass137,930 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 137,930 miles
- Test number
- 583946877713
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail137,926 miles (+1,453)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,926 miles
- Test number
- 179951316725
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass136,473 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 136,473 miles
- Test number
- 243416720393
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,463 miles (+2,542)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,463 miles
- Test number
- 161856170393
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,921 miles (+755)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 133,921 miles
- Test number
- 242108716597
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Pass133,166 miles (+1,989)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,166 miles
- Test number
- 826454355136
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and insecure in bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass131,177 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 131,177 miles
- Test number
- 788424002607
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail131,175 miles (+4,691)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,175 miles
- Test number
- 236399045049
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass126,484 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 126,484 miles
- Test number
- 551615229279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail126,480 miles (+4,788)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,480 miles
- Test number
- 677931692545
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass121,692 miles (+3,573)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 121,692 miles
- Test number
- 197756124594
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,119 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 118,119 miles
- Test number
- 699196655152
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside edge
Fail118,114 miles (+4,702)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,114 miles
- Test number
- 446639045171
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside edge
Pass113,412 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 113,412 miles
- Test number
- 218909344415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail113,405 miles (+4,598)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,405 miles
- Test number
- 208943144155
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass108,807 miles (+4,872)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 108,807 miles
- Test number
- 298564653116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,935 miles (+4,827)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 103,935 miles
- Test number
- 289249552415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)
Pass99,108 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 99,108 miles
- Test number
- 799951961161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,039 miles (+3,614)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,039 miles
- Test number
- 689662551189
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass95,425 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 95,425 miles
- Test number
- 102974750111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,414 miles (+3,376)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,414 miles
- Test number
- 314682150163
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,038 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 92,038 miles
- Test number
- 353945759170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,037 miles (+5,194)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,037 miles
- Test number
- 430224859153
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,843 miles (+8,460)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 86,843 miles
- Test number
- 340544178026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass78,383 miles (+8,204)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 78,383 miles
- Test number
- 812271367061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 70,179 miles
- Test number
- 963507166036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L2 LWP
- Does L2 LWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 LWP is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L2 LWP?
- The MOT on L2 LWP is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L2 LWP done?
- L2 LWP was recorded at 139,887 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 3,443 miles a year.
- Has L2 LWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L2 LWP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L2 LWP 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 LWP find?
- L2 LWP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front all direction indicators slightly discoloured.
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