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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc

L35 WLMMOT history

L35 WLM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,616 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L35 WLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
22 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L35 WLM was last recorded at 114,616 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,523 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
2,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,616 miles
  • 2024 – 114,523 miles
  • 2023 – 113,871 miles
  • 2022 – 113,105 miles
  • 2021 – 112,792 miles
  • 2018 – 112,606 miles
  • 2017 – 112,589 miles
  • 2016 – 110,144 miles
  • 2015 – 107,991 miles
  • 2014 – 106,937 miles
  • 2013 – 103,814 miles
  • 2012 – 100,089 miles
  • 2011 – 95,130 miles
  • 2010 – 89,986 miles
  • 2009 – 84,842 miles
  • 2008 – 79,935 miles
  • 2007 – 73,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,616 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,616 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,616 miles
    Test number
    389640028019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass114,523 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,523 miles
    Test number
    958627018093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,871 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    118697459424
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail113,855 miles (+750)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,855 miles
    Test number
    155260014039
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass113,105 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,105 miles
    Test number
    512983862291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail113,105 miles (+313)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,105 miles
    Test number
    160370028827
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass112,792 miles (+186)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,792 miles
    Test number
    153331189453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass112,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,606 miles
    Test number
    760100715364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,606 miles (+17)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,606 miles
    Test number
    654678237349
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Fail112,589 miles (+2,445)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,589 miles
    Test number
    591319338574
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass110,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,144 miles
    Test number
    384445160029
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail110,144 miles (+2,153)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,144 miles
    Test number
    510637964937
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass107,991 miles (+60)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    986075745047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail107,931 miles (+994)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    655247535004
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,937 miles (+3,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    989890774058
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,814 miles (+82)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,814 miles
    Test number
    235489743045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  17. Fail103,732 miles (+3,643)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,732 miles
    Test number
    197042643086
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  18. Pass100,089 miles (+14)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    928384452098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTop of offside rear shock absorber corroded

  19. Fail100,075 miles (+4,945)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    406352852050
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTop of offside rear shock absorber corroded

  20. Pass95,130 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    668382451025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,083 miles (+5,097)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,083 miles
    Test number
    537628631083
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll tyres light perishing

  22. Pass89,986 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,986 miles
    Test number
    190797320402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,842 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,842 miles
    Test number
    212349949018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,519 miles (+4,584)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,519 miles
    Test number
    394878429013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass79,935 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    164010358491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,933 miles (+6,415)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,933 miles
    Test number
    411545648080
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass73,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    461803947066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L35 WLM

Does L35 WLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L35 WLM is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L35 WLM?
The MOT on L35 WLM 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 L35 WLM done?
L35 WLM was recorded at 114,616 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,183 miles a year.
Has L35 WLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L35 WLM has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L35 WLM 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 L35 WLM find?
L35 WLM passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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