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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L3 OHVMOT history

L3 OHV is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,538 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OHV was last recorded at 102,538 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 3,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,925 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,613 miles
Average per year
6,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,538 miles
  • 2025 – 98,925 miles
  • 2024 – 92,032 miles
  • 2023 – 81,369 miles
  • 2021 – 69,852 miles
  • 2020 – 63,250 miles
  • 2019 – 59,500 miles
  • 2018 – 53,732 miles
  • 2017 – 47,142 miles
  • 2016 – 40,752 miles
  • 2015 – 34,460 miles
  • 2014 – 24,338 miles
  • 2013 – 16,469 miles
  • 2012 – 13,673 miles
  • 2011 – 11,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,538 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,538 miles (+3,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,538 miles
    Test number
    404149171980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,925 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,925 miles
    Test number
    137501622977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,032 miles (+10,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    121468914604
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass81,369 miles (+11,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,369 miles
    Test number
    954688768830
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    667559971267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,850 miles (+6,600)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    226871097138
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,250 miles (+3,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    318328455562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted all over obscuring some under side components

  8. Pass59,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    533527050923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail59,500 miles (+5,768)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    693167141176
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,732 miles (+6,590)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    990915841033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,142 miles (+6,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,142 miles
    Test number
    187375286139
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  12. Pass40,752 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,752 miles
    Test number
    116521665887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    723769721619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail34,460 miles (+10,122)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    144942400594
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass24,338 miles (+7,869)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    319940224248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,469 miles (+2,796)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    168905933213
    • NotePark brake application uneven
    • NoteZero smoke emissions

  17. Pass13,673 miles (+2,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,673 miles
    Test number
    266788252165
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre inner edge no visisble leak

  18. Pass11,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,075 miles
    Test number
    438321261116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 OHV

Does L3 OHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OHV is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 OHV?
The MOT on L3 OHV is valid until 15 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 OHV done?
L3 OHV was recorded at 102,538 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,194 miles a year.
Has L3 OHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OHV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 OHV 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 OHV find?
L3 OHV passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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