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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,997 cc

L3 FOUMOT history

L3 FOU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

L3 FOU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
61,083 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FOU was last recorded at 61,083 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,645 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
2,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,083 miles
  • 2025 – 60,645 miles
  • 2024 – 60,285 miles
  • 2023 – 59,644 miles
  • 2022 – 59,316 miles
  • 2021 – 58,849 miles
  • 2020 – 58,529 miles
  • 2019 – 56,801 miles
  • 2018 – 55,870 miles
  • 2017 – 54,572 miles
  • 2016 – 53,105 miles
  • 2015 – 51,789 miles
  • 2014 – 45,796 miles
  • 2013 – 39,052 miles
  • 2012 – 32,312 miles
  • 2011 – 26,124 miles
  • 2010 – 21,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,083 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,083 miles (+438)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    698304615954
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,645 miles (+360)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    270438250809
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,285 miles (+641)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    544959927354
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,644 miles (+328)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,644 miles
    Test number
    990848341758
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,316 miles (+467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    139144414696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass58,849 miles (+320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    982330782859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass58,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,529 miles
    Test number
    495819539461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail58,529 miles (+1,728)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,529 miles
    Test number
    697263767588
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass56,801 miles (+931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,801 miles
    Test number
    741158263014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass55,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    220861616181
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail55,870 miles (+1,298)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    849721948767
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass54,572 miles (+1,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    962103880489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin not easy to see with wheel on (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sticker in screen,but not seriously affecting driver's view.Benefit given to presenter.

  13. Pass53,105 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    760792357060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,789 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,789 miles
    Test number
    879501845115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,796 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,796 miles
    Test number
    657809344158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,052 miles (+224)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,052 miles
    Test number
    239932853136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear tyres are getting low on their inner edges. 255 35 18 90Y ZP
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail38,828 miles (+6,516)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    106597343134
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate is loose.
    • NoteRear tyres are getting low on their inner edges. 255 35 18 90Y ZP
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass32,312 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    259472152197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,124 miles (+4,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,124 miles
    Test number
    117906241197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass21,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,386 miles
    Test number
    101975640182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 FOU

Does L3 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FOU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 FOU?
The MOT on L3 FOU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FOU done?
L3 FOU was recorded at 61,083 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 2,436 miles a year.
Has L3 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FOU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 FOU 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 FOU find?
L3 FOU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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