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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L3 LTYMOT history

L3 LTY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

L3 LTY grey 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,967 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LTY was last recorded at 138,967 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,967 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,967 miles
  • 2025 – 135,826 miles
  • 2024 – 132,843 miles
  • 2023 – 128,558 miles
  • 2022 – 123,198 miles
  • 2021 – 118,233 miles
  • 2020 – 114,100 miles
  • 2019 – 107,232 miles
  • 2018 – 100,128 miles
  • 2017 – 92,674 miles
  • 2016 – 84,127 miles
  • 2014 – 70,087 miles
  • 2013 – 60,657 miles
  • 2012 – 57,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,967 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,967 miles
    Test number
    836352791152
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail138,967 miles (+3,141)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,967 miles
    Test number
    454798569269
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    817135253702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail135,826 miles (+2,983)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    278174354614
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,843 miles
    Test number
    400313001770
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail132,843 miles (+4,285)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,843 miles
    Test number
    223416597087
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,558 miles (+5,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,558 miles
    Test number
    936762432932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,198 miles
    Test number
    439520895669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail123,198 miles (+4,965)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,198 miles
    Test number
    953236102508
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

  10. Pass118,233 miles (+4,133)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,233 miles
    Test number
    597211463343
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

  11. Pass114,100 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    174921153603
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

  12. Fail114,100 miles (+6,868)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    969470728307
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

  13. Pass107,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,232 miles
    Test number
    758985204161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail107,232 miles (+7,104)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,232 miles
    Test number
    595921626924
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass100,128 miles (+7,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    718396481548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass92,674 miles (+8,547)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    206952110392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,127 miles (+14,040)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    997220202382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,087 miles (+9,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    325912914288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,657 miles (+2,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,657 miles
    Test number
    579685483111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,870 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,870 miles
    Test number
    797933602277
    • NoteUndersheild fitted to underside of car

  21. Fail57,865 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,865 miles
    Test number
    138900402269
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUndersheild fitted to underside of car

Questions about L3 LTY

Does L3 LTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LTY is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LTY?
The MOT on L3 LTY is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LTY done?
L3 LTY was recorded at 138,967 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,938 miles a year.
Has L3 LTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LTY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 LTY 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 LTY find?
L3 LTY passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs.

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