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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

L32 EDBMOT history

L32 EDB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 44,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
44,426 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L32 EDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L32 EDB was last recorded at 44,426 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 2,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,728 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,698 miles
Average per year
1,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,426 miles
  • 2024 – 41,728 miles
  • 2023 – 38,153 miles
  • 2022 – 35,859 miles
  • 2021 – 32,274 miles
  • 2019 – 32,038 miles
  • 2018 – 29,393 miles
  • 2017 – 23,442 miles
  • 2016 – 21,232 miles
  • 2015 – 19,669 miles
  • 2014 – 16,685 miles
  • 2013 – 14,851 miles
  • 2012 – 14,154 miles
  • 2011 – 13,873 miles
  • 2010 – 13,365 miles
  • 2009 – 12,925 miles
  • 2008 – 12,448 miles
  • 2007 – 11,914 miles
  • 2006 – 11,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail44,426 miles
  • DangerousCoolant leak
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail44,426 miles (+2,698)3 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,426 miles
    Test number
    801442701511
    • DangerousCoolant leak
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass41,728 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    41,728 miles
    Test number
    572321353957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail41,671 miles (+3,518)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,671 miles
    Test number
    891516310213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass38,153 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,153 miles
    Test number
    665290494083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail38,090 miles (+2,231)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,090 miles
    Test number
    314029909711
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass35,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,859 miles
    Test number
    410563749917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail35,859 miles (+3,585)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,859 miles
    Test number
    460484471310
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass32,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,274 miles
    Test number
    681820513198
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated no leaks of gas

  9. Fail32,274 miles (+236)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,274 miles
    Test number
    447541518018
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated

  10. Pass32,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,038 miles
    Test number
    914547648479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail32,038 miles (+2,645)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,038 miles
    Test number
    122630390260
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass29,393 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    581682544252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  13. Fail29,393 miles (+5,951)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    451479588016
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  14. Pass23,442 miles (+2,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,442 miles
    Test number
    210970371655
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass21,232 miles (+1,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,232 miles
    Test number
    215540756197
    • AdvisorySlight play in wheel bearing .

  16. Pass19,669 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,669 miles
    Test number
    607154240474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,685 miles (+1,834)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,685 miles
    Test number
    727095444273
    • 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)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge and cracking in outer sidewall

  18. Pass14,851 miles (+697)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,851 miles
    Test number
    787336053211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhuast rear box corroded
    • NoteTyres cracking

  19. Pass14,154 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,154 miles
    Test number
    528069062239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,873 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    13,873 miles
    Test number
    118171971248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,365 miles
    Test number
    512649950276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,365 miles (+440)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,365 miles
    Test number
    383268350237
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass12,925 miles (+477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,925 miles
    Test number
    712655569231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass12,448 miles (+534)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,448 miles
    Test number
    493306068276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLeak on rear diff

  25. Pass11,914 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,914 miles
    Test number
    500533067256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,216 miles
    Test number
    290236256270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L32 EDB

Does L32 EDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L32 EDB expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L32 EDB?
The MOT on L32 EDB expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L32 EDB done?
L32 EDB was recorded at 44,426 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 1,752 miles a year.
Has L32 EDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L32 EDB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L32 EDB 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 L32 EDB find?
L32 EDB failed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 3 advisories: coolant leak; front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp(s) all not working, and 12 more.

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