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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

L3 BXKMOT history

L3 BXK is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 67,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

L3 BXK silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
67,278 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BXK was last recorded at 67,278 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 1,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2010: 59,007 miles, lower than 59,220 miles on 15 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,322 miles · 26 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,956 miles
Average per year
1,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 67,278 miles
  • 2021 – 65,322 miles
  • 2011 – 63,365 miles
  • 2010 – 59,007 miles
  • 2009 – 56,714 miles
  • 2008 – 53,421 miles
  • 2007 – 48,783 miles
  • 2006 – 39,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,278 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,278 miles
    Test number
    784899100479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,322 miles (+1,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    785950325219
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,365 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,365 miles
    Test number
    499722861417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth Front discs worn

  4. Fail63,365 miles (+4,358)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,365 miles
    Test number
    738042761325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth Front discs worn

  5. Pass59,007 miles (-213)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    102824760358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,220 miles (+824)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    232639840375
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteRear under body bracket is insecure.
    • NoteTraction control light stays on.

  7. Pass58,396 miles (+1,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    550815350152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass56,714 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    522916959109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,421 miles (+4,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,421 miles
    Test number
    354312448101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass48,783 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    323923547174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,987 miles
    Test number
    621922556190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L3 BXK

Does L3 BXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 BXK expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 BXK?
The MOT on L3 BXK expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 BXK done?
L3 BXK was recorded at 67,278 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 1,660 miles a year.
Has L3 BXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BXK has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2011.
Has the mileage on L3 BXK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 BXK find?
L3 BXK passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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