BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc
L3 NGLMOT history
L3 NGL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 169,884 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,810 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 NGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 4 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 NGL was last recorded at 169,884 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,472 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 412 miles
- Average per year
- 3,810 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,884 miles
- 2025 – 169,472 miles
- 2024 – 169,411 miles
- 2023 – 164,398 miles
- 2021 – 159,754 miles
- 2020 – 156,124 miles
- 2019 – 152,919 miles
- 2018 – 150,370 miles
- 2017 – 148,690 miles
- 2014 – 145,748 miles
- 2013 – 140,769 miles
- 2012 – 132,046 miles
- 2011 – 125,255 miles
- 2010 – 121,080 miles
- 2009 – 112,805 miles
- 2008 – 107,367 miles
- 2007 – 100,085 miles
- 2006 – 93,783 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,884 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,884 miles (+412)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 169,884 miles
- Test number
- 950577256806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,472 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 169,472 miles
- Test number
- 664570271725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,442 miles (+31)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,442 miles
- Test number
- 920117763039
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass169,411 miles (+34)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 169,411 miles
- Test number
- 761815812971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail169,377 miles (+4,979)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,377 miles
- Test number
- 424754407911
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,398 miles (+4,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 164,398 miles
- Test number
- 445117799470
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass159,754 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 159,754 miles
- Test number
- 687735409751
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,754 miles (+3,630)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,754 miles
- Test number
- 919480316315
- DangerousOffside Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,124 miles (+3,205)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 156,124 miles
- Test number
- 517186484950
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess N/S & O/S SLIGHTLY WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BLOWING FROM WELD BEFORE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PIPES DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm INNER EDGE - 245/40 R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,919 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 152,919 miles
- Test number
- 780893029969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear lights tinted
Fail152,917 miles (+2,547)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,917 miles
- Test number
- 105336636957
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,370 miles (+1,680)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 150,370 miles
- Test number
- 258906466413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,690 miles (+2,942)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 148,690 miles
- Test number
- 790861350409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,748 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 145,748 miles
- Test number
- 735910914384
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail145,748 miles (+4,979)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,748 miles
- Test number
- 157399104337
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass140,769 miles (+8,723)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 140,769 miles
- Test number
- 679399703386
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
Pass132,046 miles (+6,791)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 132,046 miles
- Test number
- 487978502312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteGearbox leak
Pass125,255 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 125,255 miles
- Test number
- 409268901409
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteO/S/F Wing Holed
- NoteGearbox leak
Fail125,255 miles (+4,175)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,255 miles
- Test number
- 748145201325
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteO/S/F Wing Holed
- NoteGearbox leak
Pass121,080 miles (+8,275)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 121,080 miles
- Test number
- 742969200366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,805 miles (+5,438)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 112,805 miles
- Test number
- 982071909317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,367 miles (+7,282)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 107,367 miles
- Test number
- 183691918354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteRear handbrake efforts slightly low
- NoteSlight corr on both rear section front to rear brake pipes and both short pipes on rear suspention arms
Pass100,085 miles (+6,302)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 100,085 miles
- Test number
- 304367297177
- NoteSlight corr on both back to front brake pipes
- NoteSmall crack lomer centre windscreen
Pass93,783 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 93,783 miles
- Test number
- 971244886140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 NGL
- Does L3 NGL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NGL is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 NGL?
- The MOT on L3 NGL is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 NGL done?
- L3 NGL was recorded at 169,884 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
- Has L3 NGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 NGL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 NGL 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 NGL find?
- L3 NGL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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