BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L3 EHVMOT history
L3 EHV is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 146,023 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 EHV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 EHV was last recorded at 146,023 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,856 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 167 miles
- Average per year
- 10,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,023 miles
- 2024 – 135,962 miles
- 2023 – 135,872 miles
- 2022 – 124,533 miles
- 2021 – 116,094 miles
- 2020 – 110,136 miles
- 2019 – 99,506 miles
- 2018 – 89,938 miles
- 2017 – 76,938 miles
- 2016 – 57,829 miles
- 2015 – 38,358 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,023 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,023 miles (+167)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 146,023 miles
- Test number
- 516070592838
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,856 miles (+9,894)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,856 miles
- Test number
- 519453554522
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,962 miles (+90)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 135,962 miles
- Test number
- 928445837095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail135,872 miles (+11,339)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,872 miles
- Test number
- 203753391366
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 225/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 225/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 225/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 225/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake sensor light on but brakes seem ok visually
Pass124,533 miles (+8,439)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 124,533 miles
- Test number
- 370824055992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,094 miles (+5,958)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 116,094 miles
- Test number
- 121478936731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 110,136 miles
- Test number
- 988912156160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,136 miles (+10,630)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,136 miles
- Test number
- 537930986563
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass99,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,506 miles
- Test number
- 999020048054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,506 miles (+9,568)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,506 miles
- Test number
- 961428242983
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,938 miles (+13,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 89,938 miles
- Test number
- 980622872932
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,938 miles (+19,109)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 76,938 miles
- Test number
- 968181177291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,829 miles (+19,471)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 57,829 miles
- Test number
- 383438892206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 38,358 miles
- Test number
- 689277156203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,358 miles (+1,591)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,358 miles
- Test number
- 327415299813
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 36,767 miles
- Test number
- 500760777621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 EHV
- Does L3 EHV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 EHV expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 EHV?
- The MOT on L3 EHV expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 EHV done?
- L3 EHV was recorded at 146,023 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 10,972 miles a year.
- Has L3 EHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 EHV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 EHV 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 EHV find?
- L3 EHV passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall; oil leak, but not excessive diff..
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