BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L3 CSVMOT history
L3 CSV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,130 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 116,130 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,875 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 CSV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 4 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 CSV was last recorded at 116,130 miles on 7 May 2026, 25,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 90,161 miles · 12 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 25,969 miles
- Average per year
- 9,875 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,130 miles
- 2023 – 90,161 miles
- 2022 – 65,488 miles
- 2020 – 53,022 miles
- 2019 – 46,907 miles
- 2018 – 38,107 miles
- 2017 – 34,366 miles
- 2016 – 26,357 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,130 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower boost pipe to intercooler has a slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 4 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,130 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 116,130 miles
- Test number
- 249798964752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower boost pipe to intercooler has a slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 870402135552
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays insecure
Pass90,161 miles (+53)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 90,161 miles
- Test number
- 488574959205
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays not allowing full inspection
Fail90,108 miles (+24,620)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,108 miles
- Test number
- 536227085097
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass65,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 65,488 miles
- Test number
- 842576964810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,488 miles (+12,466)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,488 miles
- Test number
- 415262927152
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass53,022 miles (+6,115)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 53,022 miles
- Test number
- 560928336178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,907 miles (+5,881)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 46,907 miles
- Test number
- 951670429546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,026 miles (+2,919)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 41,026 miles
- Test number
- 881964181442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,107 miles (+3,741)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 38,107 miles
- Test number
- 505437099693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,366 miles (+48)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 34,366 miles
- Test number
- 500528795313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail34,318 miles (+7,961)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,318 miles
- Test number
- 119358916326
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,357 miles (+9,852)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 26,357 miles
- Test number
- 690938771004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 16,505 miles
- Test number
- 781003315783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 CSV
- Does L3 CSV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CSV is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 CSV?
- The MOT on L3 CSV is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 CSV done?
- L3 CSV was recorded at 116,130 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 9,875 miles a year.
- Has L3 CSV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 CSV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on L3 CSV 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 CSV find?
- L3 CSV passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower boost pipe to intercooler has a slight leak; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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