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Red and Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,085 cc

L38 HYEMOT history

L38 HYE is a red and black petrol BMW R Series first used on 12 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 66,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
66,511 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
17 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 HYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 HYE was last recorded at 66,511 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,742 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
769 miles
Average per year
1,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,511 miles
  • 2025 – 65,742 miles
  • 2024 – 61,155 miles
  • 2022 – 61,069 miles
  • 2021 – 60,698 miles
  • 2018 – 60,361 miles
  • 2017 – 59,592 miles
  • 2016 – 58,807 miles
  • 2015 – 57,122 miles
  • 2014 – 54,484 miles
  • 2012 – 53,064 miles
  • 2011 – 52,421 miles
  • 2010 – 51,024 miles
  • 2009 – 50,424 miles
  • 2008 – 49,508 miles
  • 2007 – 47,575 miles
  • 2006 – 45,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,511 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,511 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    485494343886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,742 miles (+4,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,742 miles
    Test number
    978466001685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit BOTH SETS OF BRAKE PADS AT THE FRONT N/S AND O/S ARE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRE UNDER INFLATED (rectified at the VTS)
  3. Pass61,155 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    880059695772
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass61,069 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    219808531588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,698 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,698 miles
    Test number
    339045635831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,361 miles (+769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,361 miles
    Test number
    483179838627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass59,592 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,592 miles
    Test number
    765594929783
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  8. Pass58,807 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,807 miles
    Test number
    323785289012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,122 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,122 miles
    Test number
    638939065126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,484 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,484 miles
    Test number
    985435164061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,064 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,064 miles
    Test number
    807327572296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,421 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    376757271270
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  13. Pass51,024 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,024 miles
    Test number
    462548060205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,424 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,424 miles
    Test number
    723062769295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,508 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    290889058427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,575 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    552482137177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,458 miles
    Test number
    352163136163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 HYE

Does L38 HYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 HYE is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 HYE?
The MOT on L38 HYE is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 HYE done?
L38 HYE was recorded at 66,511 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,047 miles a year.
Has L38 HYE ever failed its MOT?
No. L38 HYE has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L38 HYE 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 L38 HYE find?
L38 HYE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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