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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L3 OCUMOT history

L3 OCU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

L3 OCU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
112,449 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OCU was last recorded at 112,449 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 3,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,715 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,734 miles
Average per year
4,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,449 miles
  • 2023 – 108,715 miles
  • 2022 – 102,157 miles
  • 2021 – 96,209 miles
  • 2020 – 90,559 miles
  • 2019 – 81,902 miles
  • 2018 – 79,002 miles
  • 2017 – 76,240 miles
  • 2016 – 72,924 miles
  • 2015 – 70,249 miles
  • 2014 – 67,287 miles
  • 2013 – 61,301 miles
  • 2012 – 56,516 miles
  • 2011 – 53,468 miles
  • 2010 – 50,644 miles
  • 2009 – 47,125 miles
  • 2008 – 44,892 miles
  • 2007 – 38,553 miles
  • 2006 – 28,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,449 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,449 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,449 miles
    Test number
    529426686763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,715 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,715 miles
    Test number
    409517378310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,289 miles (+6,132)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,289 miles
    Test number
    920236231763
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass102,157 miles (+5,948)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    894406813272
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,209 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,209 miles
    Test number
    405178373419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,962 miles (+5,403)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,962 miles
    Test number
    744221890883
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass90,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,559 miles
    Test number
    317265768104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,559 miles (+402)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,559 miles
    Test number
    790986894424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail90,157 miles (+8,255)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,157 miles
    Test number
    429707710539
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass81,902 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    993235327889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,848 miles (+2,846)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    323275263368
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass79,002 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,002 miles
    Test number
    939766041616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,240 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,240 miles
    Test number
    415560329957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail76,233 miles (+3,309)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,233 miles
    Test number
    801913670595
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass72,924 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    632953610964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,249 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    185149385402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,287 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,287 miles
    Test number
    975722894087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,301 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    605344953102
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail61,301 miles (+4,785)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    888901053178
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass56,516 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,516 miles
    Test number
    377505262100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,502 miles (+3,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    499693562182
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass53,468 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,468 miles
    Test number
    997417751194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,644 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,644 miles
    Test number
    280429650163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,125 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    633466619259
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass47,066 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,066 miles
    Test number
    610269519142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,892 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,892 miles
    Test number
    944353338145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,553 miles (+10,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    182037477199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass28,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    263463576190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,259 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    230773076485
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 OCU

Does L3 OCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 OCU expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 OCU?
The MOT on L3 OCU expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 OCU done?
L3 OCU was recorded at 112,449 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 4,534 miles a year.
Has L3 OCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OCU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 OCU 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 OCU find?
L3 OCU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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