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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L3 NEPMOT history

L3 NEP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L3 NEP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,288 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NEP was last recorded at 143,288 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,288 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,288 miles
  • 2025 – 136,146 miles
  • 2024 – 124,162 miles
  • 2023 – 112,127 miles
  • 2022 – 98,534 miles
  • 2021 – 85,721 miles
  • 2020 – 74,660 miles
  • 2019 – 64,529 miles
  • 2018 – 55,888 miles
  • 2017 – 49,473 miles
  • 2016 – 40,827 miles
  • 2015 – 35,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,288 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front wipers smear but not excessively.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,288 miles
    Test number
    260039790495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail143,288 miles (+7,142)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,288 miles
    Test number
    439715566873
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    136475048725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing slightly thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail136,145 miles (+11,983)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,145 miles
    Test number
    965423846593
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing slightly thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass124,162 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    622938048813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail124,159 miles (+12,032)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,159 miles
    Test number
    699127210834
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,127 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,127 miles
    Test number
    340816428114
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smear but not excessively.

  8. Fail112,126 miles (+13,592)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,126 miles
    Test number
    294186275446
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a nail in the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smear but not excessively.

  9. Pass98,534 miles (+12,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,534 miles
    Test number
    637823656819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass85,721 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,721 miles
    Test number
    865913482132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,720 miles (+11,060)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    190412132151
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wearing to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,660 miles (+10,131)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    861721032666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,529 miles (+8,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,529 miles
    Test number
    122038357559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass55,888 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,888 miles
    Test number
    371941936043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,802 miles (+6,329)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    190926484669
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass49,473 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,473 miles
    Test number
    703638863743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,827 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,827 miles
    Test number
    333930464711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,710 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,710 miles
    Test number
    796539025158
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L3 NEP

Does L3 NEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NEP is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 NEP?
The MOT on L3 NEP is valid until 6 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 NEP done?
L3 NEP was recorded at 143,288 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 9,647 miles a year.
Has L3 NEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NEP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 NEP 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 NEP find?
L3 NEP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 1 more.

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