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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L2 MHVMOT history

L2 MHV is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,239 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 MHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 MHV was last recorded at 125,239 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 6,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,127 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,112 miles
Average per year
2,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,239 miles
  • 2025 – 119,127 miles
  • 2024 – 116,382 miles
  • 2023 – 116,344 miles
  • 2022 – 116,298 miles
  • 2021 – 116,215 miles
  • 2020 – 116,144 miles
  • 2019 – 115,754 miles
  • 2018 – 113,683 miles
  • 2017 – 112,199 miles
  • 2016 – 109,643 miles
  • 2015 – 107,245 miles
  • 2014 – 105,348 miles
  • 2013 – 103,155 miles
  • 2012 – 98,782 miles
  • 2011 – 92,523 miles
  • 2010 – 89,844 miles
  • 2009 – 88,207 miles
  • 2008 – 80,416 miles
  • 2007 – 71,803 miles
  • 2006 – 67,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,239 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,239 miles (+6,112)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,239 miles
    Test number
    154455032177
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass119,127 miles (+2,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,127 miles
    Test number
    727796506177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,382 miles (+38)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,382 miles
    Test number
    539266369524
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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. Pass116,344 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,344 miles
    Test number
    702578967829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,298 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    245620457333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass116,215 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    409768378860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass116,144 miles (+390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,144 miles
    Test number
    944410639538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass115,754 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,754 miles
    Test number
    363715938168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,683 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    285848804809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,199 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,199 miles
    Test number
    689134062685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,643 miles (+2,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    409709838581
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner position lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass107,245 miles (+1,897)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,245 miles
    Test number
    265465805258
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass slightly damaged

  13. Pass105,348 miles (+2,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,348 miles
    Test number
    718377894190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass103,155 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,155 miles
    Test number
    418651093146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,782 miles (+6,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,782 miles
    Test number
    677669892143
    • 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)

  16. Pass92,523 miles (+2,679)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    756239101291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass damaged

  17. Pass89,844 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    403139200233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,207 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,207 miles
    Test number
    342801319212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,416 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    143171108255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,803 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,803 miles
    Test number
    654362677109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,395 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    812493326170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,393 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    941706396092
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Questions about L2 MHV

Does L2 MHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 MHV is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 MHV?
The MOT on L2 MHV is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 MHV done?
L2 MHV was recorded at 125,239 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,843 miles a year.
Has L2 MHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 MHV has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2006.
Has the mileage on L2 MHV 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 MHV find?
L2 MHV passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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