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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L3 CNRMOT history

L3 CNR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L3 CNR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,628 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 CNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 CNR was last recorded at 78,628 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2013: 31,150 miles, lower than 31,330 miles on 6 Nov 2013.

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
75,519 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,109 miles
Average per year
4,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,628 miles
  • 2024 – 75,519 miles
  • 2023 – 73,286 miles
  • 2022 – 70,731 miles
  • 2021 – 67,650 miles
  • 2020 – 65,626 miles
  • 2019 – 63,957 miles
  • 2018 – 60,105 miles
  • 2017 – 56,059 miles
  • 2016 – 49,989 miles
  • 2015 – 41,927 miles
  • 2014 – 36,264 miles
  • 2013 – 31,150 miles
  • 2012 – 24,537 miles
  • 2011 – 18,379 miles
  • 2010 – 11,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,628 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 Tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,628 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,628 miles
    Test number
    742908108168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,519 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,519 miles
    Test number
    875684352570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,286 miles
    Test number
    839827923407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,286 miles (+2,555)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,286 miles
    Test number
    651444878551
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass70,731 miles (+3,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    515711699781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass67,650 miles (+2,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    354507441609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
  7. Pass65,626 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    111817782776
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on edges
  8. Pass63,957 miles (+3,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    306230127842
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  9. Pass60,105 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    934166712005
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
  10. Pass56,059 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    804997791228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,989 miles (+8,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,989 miles
    Test number
    401568303697
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS GETTINGLOW
  12. Pass41,927 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    436584806086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,264 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,264 miles
    Test number
    588442904336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,150 miles (-180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,150 miles
    Test number
    857285213331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail31,330 miles (+6,793)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,330 miles
    Test number
    635040113386
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  16. Pass24,537 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,537 miles
    Test number
    129270812325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,379 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,379 miles
    Test number
    616775901327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    11,898 miles
    Test number
    492248800476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 CNR

Does L3 CNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CNR is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 CNR?
The MOT on L3 CNR is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 CNR done?
L3 CNR was recorded at 78,628 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,444 miles a year.
Has L3 CNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 CNR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 CNR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 CNR find?
L3 CNR passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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