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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L2 TPGMOT history

L2 TPG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 105,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L2 TPG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,356 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 TPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 TPG was last recorded at 105,356 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2015: 91,167 miles, lower than 94,464 miles on 18 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,507 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,849 miles
Average per year
2,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,356 miles
  • 2024 – 103,507 miles
  • 2023 – 102,938 miles
  • 2022 – 101,220 miles
  • 2021 – 99,921 miles
  • 2020 – 98,038 miles
  • 2019 – 95,980 miles
  • 2018 – 94,068 miles
  • 2017 – 93,112 miles
  • 2016 – 91,835 miles
  • 2015 – 91,167 miles
  • 2014 – 88,755 miles
  • 2013 – 85,435 miles
  • 2012 – 81,478 miles
  • 2011 – 79,702 miles
  • 2010 – 75,214 miles
  • 2009 – 72,173 miles
  • 2008 – 66,727 miles
  • 2007 – 61,303 miles
  • 2006 – 51,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,356 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,356 miles (+1,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,356 miles
    Test number
    943355341515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,507 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,507 miles
    Test number
    114084409977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,938 miles (+1,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,938 miles
    Test number
    764623408989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass101,220 miles (+1,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,220 miles
    Test number
    925196954932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass99,921 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,921 miles
    Test number
    441278191838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,038 miles (+2,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,038 miles
    Test number
    686311571794
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass95,980 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,980 miles
    Test number
    864528045082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,975 miles (+1,907)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,975 miles
    Test number
    962051858031
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass94,068 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    358500430479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,112 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,112 miles
    Test number
    654256157436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,835 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    514245019326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,831 miles (+664)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,831 miles
    Test number
    975353191829
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded, recommend new discs and pads
    • AdvisoryYellow brake warning light on dash and when parking brake applied it turns red

  13. Pass91,167 miles (-3,297)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,167 miles
    Test number
    248682145433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,464 miles (+3,310)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,464 miles
    Test number
    137988135135
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail91,154 miles (+2,399)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,154 miles
    Test number
    757893015173
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteSlight knock in steering rack when steering wheel rocked

  16. Pass88,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,755 miles
    Test number
    667084914131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail88,755 miles (+3,320)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,755 miles
    Test number
    848913814176
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass85,435 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    478809413145
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/CRACKING > NEW ADVISED + ALIGNMENT CHECK

  19. Fail85,435 miles (+3,957)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    369249313110
    • FailureAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/CRACKING > NEW ADVISED + ALIGNMENT CHECK

  20. Pass81,478 miles (+1,776)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,478 miles
    Test number
    147093372495
    • NoteEngine cover fitted / undertrays fitted
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs pitted

  21. Pass79,702 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,702 miles
    Test number
    425772231173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteHandbrake getting high

  22. Fail79,702 miles (+4,488)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,702 miles
    Test number
    397061431138
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteHandbrake getting high
    • NoteHeadlamp leveling sensor broken

  23. Pass75,214 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    294724820462
    • NoteO/S/FRONT HEADLAMP RIDE HIGHT ADJUSTER DETATCHED = NOW CABLE TIED AND LEVELS SET (AIMS WILL NEED TO BE RECHECKED IF PART RENEWED)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK END

  24. Fail75,214 miles (+3,041)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    560884320101
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/S/FRONT HEADLAMP RIDE HIGHT ADJUSTER DETATCHED = NOW CABLE TIED AND LEVELS SET (AIMS WILL NEED TO BE RECHECKED IF PART RENEWED)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK END

  25. Pass72,173 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    470505229192
    • NoteFront inner brake pads visually low = WHEEL OFF INSPECTION

  26. Fail72,173 miles (+5,446)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    781280429144
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads visually low = WHEEL OFF INSPECTION

  27. Pass66,727 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,727 miles
    Test number
    140752928183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,303 miles (+9,781)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    211495637190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,522 miles
    Test number
    270734426489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 TPG

Does L2 TPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 TPG is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L2 TPG?
The MOT on L2 TPG is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 TPG done?
L2 TPG was recorded at 105,356 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,746 miles a year.
Has L2 TPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 TPG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L2 TPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 TPG find?
L2 TPG passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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