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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L2 YODMOT history

L2 YOD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L2 YOD 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,953 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 YOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 YOD was last recorded at 143,953 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,923 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
6,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,953 miles
  • 2025 – 139,914 miles
  • 2024 – 135,685 miles
  • 2022 – 130,371 miles
  • 2021 – 126,222 miles
  • 2020 – 123,548 miles
  • 2019 – 121,776 miles
  • 2018 – 119,982 miles
  • 2017 – 113,249 miles
  • 2016 – 105,655 miles
  • 2015 – 97,057 miles
  • 2014 – 89,655 miles
  • 2013 – 78,542 miles
  • 2012 – 62,131 miles
  • 2011 – 47,294 miles
  • 2010 – 38,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,953 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear both front tyre edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust Cover Detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,953 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,953 miles
    Test number
    812644737943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,923 miles (+4,009)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,923 miles
    Test number
    356177681309
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,914 miles (+4,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,914 miles
    Test number
    357519587291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  4. Pass135,685 miles (+5,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,685 miles
    Test number
    388036213989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar close to bottom arms

  5. Pass130,371 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,371 miles
    Test number
    969304921850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    484517270929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail126,222 miles (+2,674)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    199247395634
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,548 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,548 miles
    Test number
    142738442663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail123,538 miles (+1,762)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    866893865326
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,776 miles (+1,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,776 miles
    Test number
    400481265772
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers have come adrift

  11. Pass119,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,982 miles
    Test number
    769701336404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust Cover Detached (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail119,982 miles (+6,733)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,982 miles
    Test number
    565920743209
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust Cover Detached (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass113,249 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,249 miles
    Test number
    908483667078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,204 miles (+7,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,204 miles
    Test number
    182149333723
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass105,655 miles (+8,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,655 miles
    Test number
    474178657874
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gear box
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  16. Pass97,057 miles (+7,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,057 miles
    Test number
    771348014469
    • AdvisoryFront both worn bald on edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass89,655 miles (+11,113)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,655 miles
    Test number
    688881524369
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to edge off
    • NoteSmall stone chip in windscreen

  18. Pass78,542 miles (+16,411)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    965210713338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak on gearbox

  19. Fail62,131 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,131 miles
    Test number
    538270222342
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll brake pads low, rears very low

  20. Pass62,131 miles (+14,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,131 miles
    Test number
    995130822348
    • NoteAll brake pads low, rears very low

  21. Pass47,294 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,294 miles
    Test number
    727276621329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,550 miles (+6,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,550 miles
    Test number
    186266231180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass38,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,340 miles
    Test number
    700810340153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 YOD

Does L2 YOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 YOD is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 YOD?
The MOT on L2 YOD is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 YOD done?
L2 YOD was recorded at 143,953 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,724 miles a year.
Has L2 YOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 YOD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 YOD 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 YOD find?
L2 YOD passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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