BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc
L34 ARTMOT history
L34 ART is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,733 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 98,733 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,216 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L34 ART
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Jan 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L34 ART was last recorded at 98,733 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,598 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,135 miles
- Average per year
- 7,216 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,733 miles
- 2025 – 95,598 miles
- 2024 – 90,895 miles
- 2023 – 80,554 miles
- 2022 – 72,643 miles
- 2021 – 60,147 miles
- 2019 – 53,222 miles
- 2018 – 44,386 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,733 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear tyres heavily worn on the inner edges
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.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder bald
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a long cut
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 15 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,733 miles (+3,135)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 98,733 miles
- Test number
- 552410393590
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear tyres heavily worn on the inner edges
Pass95,598 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 95,598 miles
- Test number
- 576510714961
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a long cut (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,591 miles (+4,696)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,591 miles
- Test number
- 220852366772
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a long cut (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light shows low tyre pressure
Pass90,895 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 90,895 miles
- Test number
- 524222993936
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail90,895 miles (+10,341)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,895 miles
- Test number
- 347752629968
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 80,554 miles
- Test number
- 234669339452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,554 miles (+7,911)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,554 miles
- Test number
- 866385624598
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 72,643 miles
- Test number
- 113783847435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,643 miles (+12,496)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,643 miles
- Test number
- 315116559820
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 60,147 miles
- Test number
- 192475097969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,147 miles (+6,925)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,147 miles
- Test number
- 685800387498
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,222 miles (+8,836)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 53,222 miles
- Test number
- 265989372441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,386 miles (+8,324)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 44,386 miles
- Test number
- 786331635848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 36,062 miles
- Test number
- 340514020270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L34 ART
- Does L34 ART currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L34 ART is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L34 ART?
- The MOT on L34 ART is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L34 ART done?
- L34 ART was recorded at 98,733 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 7,216 miles a year.
- Has L34 ART ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L34 ART has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L34 ART 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 L34 ART find?
- L34 ART passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear tyres heavily worn on the inner edges.
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