BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
L3 CNWMOT history
L3 CNW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,359 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 146,359 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,206 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 CNW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 CNW was last recorded at 146,359 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,350 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 6,206 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,359 miles
- 2024 – 140,187 miles
- 2023 – 134,070 miles
- 2022 – 128,913 miles
- 2021 – 123,479 miles
- 2020 – 120,177 miles
- 2019 – 116,773 miles
- 2018 – 113,144 miles
- 2017 – 108,928 miles
- 2016 – 98,378 miles
- 2015 – 84,087 miles
- 2014 – 74,306 miles
- 2013 – 66,820 miles
- 2012 – 65,069 miles
- 2011 – 56,138 miles
- 2010 – 51,248 miles
- 2009 – 43,280 miles
- 2008 – 36,878 miles
- 2007 – 31,839 miles
- 2006 – 27,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,359 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal crack
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,359 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 146,359 miles
- Test number
- 825719583101
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal crack
Fail146,350 miles (+6,163)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,350 miles
- Test number
- 977273079485
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,187 miles (+6,117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 140,187 miles
- Test number
- 383040215035
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass134,070 miles (+5,157)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 134,070 miles
- Test number
- 484294305564
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,913 miles (+5,434)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 128,913 miles
- Test number
- 367023229956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,479 miles (+3,302)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 123,479 miles
- Test number
- 755812059231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,177 miles (+3,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 120,177 miles
- Test number
- 717075219432
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass116,773 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 116,773 miles
- Test number
- 194798716596
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,144 miles (+4,216)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 113,144 miles
- Test number
- 702099404786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,928 miles (+10,550)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 108,928 miles
- Test number
- 841765279009
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass98,378 miles (+14,291)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 98,378 miles
- Test number
- 216651922925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,087 miles (+9,781)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 84,087 miles
- Test number
- 917523815289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,306 miles (+7,486)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 74,306 miles
- Test number
- 867904014296
- 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)
Pass66,820 miles (+1,751)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 66,820 miles
- Test number
- 999555013291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,069 miles (+8,931)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 65,069 miles
- Test number
- 699233702267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,138 miles (+4,890)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 56,138 miles
- Test number
- 478284191169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,248 miles (+7,968)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,248 miles
- Test number
- 452277880159
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,280 miles (+6,402)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 43,280 miles
- Test number
- 303726799194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,878 miles (+5,039)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,878 miles
- Test number
- 721332568164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,839 miles (+4,328)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 31,839 miles
- Test number
- 321446857138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,511 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 27,511 miles
- Test number
- 410999456164
- NoteBoth rear tyres treads just legal
- NoteRear number plate starting to peel
Questions about L3 CNW
- Does L3 CNW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 CNW expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 CNW?
- The MOT on L3 CNW expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 CNW done?
- L3 CNW was recorded at 146,359 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 6,206 miles a year.
- Has L3 CNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 CNW has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 CNW 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 CNW find?
- L3 CNW passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; fuel cap seal crack.
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