BMW 1 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L3 EVPMOT history
L3 EVP is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 168,998 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,800 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 EVP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 EVP was last recorded at 168,998 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 22,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,364 miles · 21 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 22,634 miles
- Average per year
- 12,800 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,998 miles
- 2025 – 146,364 miles
- 2024 – 123,047 miles
- 2023 – 101,576 miles
- 2022 – 80,822 miles
- 2021 – 59,915 miles
- 2020 – 58,719 miles
- 2019 – 56,114 miles
- 2018 – 50,350 miles
- 2017 – 44,876 miles
- 2016 – 34,894 miles
- 2015 – 26,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,998 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner 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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tpms light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,998 miles (+22,634)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 168,998 miles
- Test number
- 757910909414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,364 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 146,364 miles
- Test number
- 995746973993
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail146,364 miles (+23,317)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,364 miles
- Test number
- 922273215348
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 92y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass123,047 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 123,047 miles
- Test number
- 975585297568
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail123,047 miles (+21,471)2 major3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,047 miles
- Test number
- 761308215391
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 101,576 miles
- Test number
- 557730142686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,576 miles (+20,754)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,576 miles
- Test number
- 263596433065
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,822 miles (+20,907)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 80,822 miles
- Test number
- 251903168061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,915 miles (+1,196)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 59,915 miles
- Test number
- 473598560070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,719 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 58,719 miles
- Test number
- 827464213773
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/40/18 85y rf (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,114 miles (+5,764)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,114 miles
- Test number
- 534635581451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/18 85y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,350 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 50,350 miles
- Test number
- 806465024285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,350 miles (+5,474)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,350 miles
- Test number
- 209481286664
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,876 miles (+141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 44,876 miles
- Test number
- 510275697118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail44,735 miles (+9,841)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,735 miles
- Test number
- 783170847401
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,894 miles (+8,424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 34,894 miles
- Test number
- 935463757645
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass26,470 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 26,470 miles
- Test number
- 912454814617
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND CRACKED ALL AROUND TREAD
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail26,470 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,470 miles
- Test number
- 332935098325
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND CRACKED ALL AROUND TREAD
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L3 EVP
- Does L3 EVP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 EVP is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 EVP?
- The MOT on L3 EVP is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 EVP done?
- L3 EVP was recorded at 168,998 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 12,800 miles a year.
- Has L3 EVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 EVP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 EVP 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 EVP find?
- L3 EVP passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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