BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
L3 GYSMOT history
L3 GYS is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 79,860 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,383 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 GYS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 GYS was last recorded at 79,860 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,523 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,337 miles
- Average per year
- 3,383 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,860 miles
- 2025 – 78,523 miles
- 2024 – 77,552 miles
- 2023 – 76,043 miles
- 2021 – 75,144 miles
- 2020 – 73,913 miles
- 2019 – 73,215 miles
- 2018 – 72,066 miles
- 2017 – 69,546 miles
- 2016 – 64,416 miles
- 2015 – 56,632 miles
- 2014 – 51,324 miles
- 2013 – 46,095 miles
- 2012 – 41,106 miles
- 2011 – 37,432 miles
- 2010 – 33,272 miles
- 2009 – 27,436 miles
- 2008 – 20,345 miles
- 2007 – 14,632 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,860 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,860 miles (+1,337)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 79,860 miles
- Test number
- 947740290956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,523 miles (+971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 78,523 miles
- Test number
- 632867164117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 77,552 miles
- Test number
- 709758506144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,552 miles (+1,509)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,552 miles
- Test number
- 109631422095
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass76,043 miles (+899)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 76,043 miles
- Test number
- 146523902480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,144 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,144 miles
- Test number
- 167613279804
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,913 miles (+698)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,913 miles
- Test number
- 423385527494
- 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))
Pass73,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,215 miles
- Test number
- 285122373832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,215 miles (+1,149)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,215 miles
- Test number
- 396769802345
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass72,066 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,066 miles
- Test number
- 380224502592
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Fail72,066 miles (+2,520)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,066 miles
- Test number
- 959986767875
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass69,546 miles (+5,130)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 69,546 miles
- Test number
- 354200195081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,416 miles (+7,784)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 64,416 miles
- Test number
- 454496438531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,632 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 56,632 miles
- Test number
- 796918925149
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail56,632 miles (+5,308)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,632 miles
- Test number
- 128918625192
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,324 miles (+5,229)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,324 miles
- Test number
- 569018324130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,095 miles (+4,989)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,095 miles
- Test number
- 265648623165
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 41,106 miles
- Test number
- 208470532434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,106 miles (+3,674)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,106 miles
- Test number
- 539540232173
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass37,432 miles (+4,160)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 37,432 miles
- Test number
- 806972331106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,272 miles (+5,836)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 33,272 miles
- Test number
- 461755520159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,436 miles (+7,091)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 27,436 miles
- Test number
- 343717529173
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteO/s/r tyre wear low
Pass20,345 miles (+5,713)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 20,345 miles
- Test number
- 814645198075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 14,632 miles
- Test number
- 122781607134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,632 miles (+300)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,632 miles
- Test number
- 621940807175
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass14,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 14,332 miles
- Test number
- 312431367068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 GYS
- Does L3 GYS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 GYS is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 GYS?
- The MOT on L3 GYS is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 GYS done?
- L3 GYS was recorded at 79,860 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,383 miles a year.
- Has L3 GYS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 GYS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L3 GYS 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 GYS find?
- L3 GYS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.
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