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BMW 118

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L3 BGTMOT history

L3 BGT is a silver petrol BMW 118 first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,059 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BGT was last recorded at 77,059 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,341 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,718 miles
Average per year
4,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,059 miles
  • 2025 – 75,341 miles
  • 2024 – 72,789 miles
  • 2023 – 71,230 miles
  • 2022 – 68,789 miles
  • 2021 – 65,954 miles
  • 2020 – 64,287 miles
  • 2019 – 62,023 miles
  • 2018 – 56,190 miles
  • 2017 – 52,047 miles
  • 2016 – 45,126 miles
  • 2015 – 40,521 miles
  • 2014 – 31,881 miles
  • 2013 – 24,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,059 miles
    Test number
    960014047263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail77,059 miles (+1,718)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,059 miles
    Test number
    151424460522
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    342666701160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,341 miles (+2,552)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    170898360196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass72,789 miles (+1,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,789 miles
    Test number
    544664520479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both is rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder car is slightly rusty

  6. Pass71,230 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    160861801946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,789 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,789 miles
    Test number
    966756798568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,954 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,954 miles
    Test number
    469067945431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,287 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    101957799879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,023 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,023 miles
    Test number
    365427997381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,016 miles (+5,826)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    507794800769
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass56,190 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    391523271210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,047 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    853320549836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,126 miles (+384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    431477590123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail44,742 miles (+4,221)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    639032267444
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread and perished (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread and perished (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure needs new double sided tape (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass40,521 miles (+8,640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    992699413600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,881 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    676799054207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    396315153273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 BGT

Does L3 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BGT is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BGT?
The MOT on L3 BGT is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BGT done?
L3 BGT was recorded at 77,059 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,038 miles a year.
Has L3 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BGT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 BGT 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 L3 BGT find?
L3 BGT passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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