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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L3 OUMMOT history

L3 OUM is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 24 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,531 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OUM was last recorded at 101,531 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 7,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,442 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,089 miles
Average per year
6,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,531 miles
  • 2024 – 94,442 miles
  • 2023 – 83,233 miles
  • 2022 – 77,651 miles
  • 2021 – 65,866 miles
  • 2020 – 65,093 miles
  • 2019 – 63,082 miles
  • 2018 – 58,890 miles
  • 2017 – 54,664 miles
  • 2016 – 49,587 miles
  • 2015 – 40,071 miles
  • 2014 – 31,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,531 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,531 miles
    Test number
    969482736170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,531 miles (+7,089)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,531 miles
    Test number
    453155598586
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass94,442 miles (+11,209)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    411498008052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass83,233 miles (+904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,233 miles
    Test number
    741805085213
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail82,329 miles (+4,678)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,329 miles
    Test number
    272044730102
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass77,651 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,651 miles
    Test number
    732040891754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,195 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    550205208720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,866 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    131771849423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,093 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    329716963976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,082 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,082 miles
    Test number
    148378780541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,890 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,890 miles
    Test number
    901480374556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,664 miles (+5,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    623410520531
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
  13. Pass49,587 miles (+9,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,587 miles
    Test number
    382697344622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass40,071 miles (+8,851)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,071 miles
    Test number
    449471995574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    576529734253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 OUM

Does L3 OUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OUM is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 OUM?
The MOT on L3 OUM is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OUM done?
L3 OUM was recorded at 101,531 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
Has L3 OUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OUM has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 OUM 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 OUM find?
L3 OUM passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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