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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L3 DLNMOT history

L3 DLN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
172,213 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DLN was last recorded at 172,213 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,898 miles · 12 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
315 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,213 miles
  • 2019 – 171,898 miles
  • 2017 – 171,864 miles
  • 2016 – 165,172 miles
  • 2015 – 157,130 miles
  • 2014 – 151,126 miles
  • 2013 – 145,405 miles
  • 2012 – 138,527 miles
  • 2010 – 131,271 miles
  • 2009 – 126,351 miles
  • 2008 – 121,770 miles
  • 2007 – 117,617 miles
  • 2006 – 110,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine overheating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    889751024118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass172,213 miles (+315)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,213 miles
    Test number
    113399047294
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass171,898 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,898 miles
    Test number
    805815989665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,864 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    171,864 miles
    Test number
    850232959146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,172 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    165,172 miles
    Test number
    842106216657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine overheating

  6. Fail165,013 miles (+7,883)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,013 miles
    Test number
    194636367571
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine overheating

  7. Pass157,130 miles (+6,004)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    157,130 miles
    Test number
    809734885057
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass151,126 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    151,126 miles
    Test number
    967797484036
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail151,087 miles (+5,682)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,087 miles
    Test number
    108083884048
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass145,405 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    145,405 miles
    Test number
    896395083025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,527 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    138,527 miles
    Test number
    859951882043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,271 miles (+4,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    432272200165
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • 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)

  13. Pass126,351 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    623372759192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,770 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    121,770 miles
    Test number
    571906368045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail121,770 miles (+4,153)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,770 miles
    Test number
    523666768076
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass117,617 miles (+7,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    117,617 miles
    Test number
    331129437081
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass110,237 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    110,237 miles
    Test number
    910370626099
    • NoteFront brake slight binding both sides

Questions about L3 DLN

Does L3 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 DLN expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 DLN?
The MOT on L3 DLN expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 DLN done?
L3 DLN was recorded at 172,213 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has L3 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DLN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on L3 DLN 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 DLN find?
L3 DLN passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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