BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

L2 PUGMOT history

L2 PUG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

L2 PUG 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 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
131,501 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,618 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L2 PUG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L2 PUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 PUG was last recorded at 131,501 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 1,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,848 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,653 miles
Average per year
3,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,501 miles
  • 2024 – 129,848 miles
  • 2023 – 128,358 miles
  • 2022 – 127,016 miles
  • 2021 – 125,814 miles
  • 2020 – 124,970 miles
  • 2019 – 121,332 miles
  • 2018 – 117,779 miles
  • 2016 – 113,316 miles
  • 2015 – 108,272 miles
  • 2014 – 103,623 miles
  • 2013 – 101,734 miles
  • 2012 – 98,173 miles
  • 2011 – 94,718 miles
  • 2010 – 90,113 miles
  • 2009 – 86,265 miles
  • 2008 – 78,968 miles
  • 2007 – 72,007 miles
  • 2006 – 62,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,501 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,501 miles (+1,653)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,501 miles
    Test number
    117889247032
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass129,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,848 miles
    Test number
    259568240711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Fail129,848 miles (+1,490)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,848 miles
    Test number
    633172261580
    • MajorFuel hose insecure fuel filler hose clip missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass128,358 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,358 miles
    Test number
    125590037495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,016 miles (+1,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,016 miles
    Test number
    225331891745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass125,814 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,814 miles
    Test number
    545497798439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,970 miles (+3,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,970 miles
    Test number
    981152739171
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
  8. Pass121,332 miles (+3,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,332 miles
    Test number
    459877325950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass117,779 miles (+4,463)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,779 miles
    Test number
    571822819281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass113,316 miles (+5,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,316 miles
    Test number
    915939550116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass108,272 miles (+4,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    486638346071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  12. Pass103,623 miles (+1,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,623 miles
    Test number
    675678744282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass101,734 miles (+3,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,734 miles
    Test number
    758389043221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass98,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,173 miles
    Test number
    555285052296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,173 miles (+3,455)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,173 miles
    Test number
    739325052268
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass94,718 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,718 miles
    Test number
    345622851217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,690 miles (+4,577)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,690 miles
    Test number
    128849441261
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass90,113 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    694931550297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,265 miles (+7,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    310010059467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  20. Pass78,968 miles (+6,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    330866348409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass72,007 miles (+9,058)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    352456147210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,949 miles
    Test number
    303269346211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L2 PUG

Does L2 PUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 PUG expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 PUG?
The MOT on L2 PUG expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 PUG done?
L2 PUG was recorded at 131,501 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
Has L2 PUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 PUG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 PUG 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 PUG find?
L2 PUG passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

Browse all L2P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.