BMW 3 Series
Bronze · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L3 NBCMOT history
L3 NBC is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 106,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 106,029 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 10 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 7,965 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 NBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 28 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 NBC was last recorded at 106,029 miles on 11 May 2026, 8,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,789 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,240 miles
- Average per year
- 7,965 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,029 miles
- 2025 – 97,789 miles
- 2024 – 87,993 miles
- 2023 – 78,618 miles
- 2022 – 68,838 miles
- 2021 – 58,099 miles
- 2020 – 49,803 miles
- 2019 – 43,430 miles
- 2018 – 42,433 miles
- 2017 – 38,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,029 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, front inner bushes getting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
10 tests since 31 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,029 miles (+8,240)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 106,029 miles
- Test number
- 172578312693
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, front inner bushes getting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass97,789 miles (+9,796)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 97,789 miles
- Test number
- 751563388639
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal to driveshaft damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass87,993 miles (+9,375)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 87,993 miles
- Test number
- 653154462451
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear brake pipe swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,618 miles (+9,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 78,618 miles
- Test number
- 792740117796
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,838 miles (+10,739)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 68,838 miles
- Test number
- 978563719731
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres getting slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,099 miles (+8,296)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 58,099 miles
- Test number
- 732506373194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass49,803 miles (+6,373)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 49,803 miles
- Test number
- 193561010927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,430 miles (+997)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 43,430 miles
- Test number
- 600579056468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,433 miles (+4,315)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,433 miles
- Test number
- 356113807947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 38,118 miles
- Test number
- 115420405543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 NBC
- Does L3 NBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NBC is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 NBC?
- The MOT on L3 NBC is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 NBC done?
- L3 NBC was recorded at 106,029 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 7,965 miles a year.
- Has L3 NBC ever failed its MOT?
- No. L3 NBC has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L3 NBC 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 NBC find?
- L3 NBC passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, front inner bushes getting split; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp with oil; rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both.
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