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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L3 OXOMOT history

L3 OXO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

L3 OXO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,816 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OXO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OXO was last recorded at 122,816 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,816 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,816 miles
  • 2025 – 117,393 miles
  • 2024 – 110,106 miles
  • 2023 – 105,829 miles
  • 2022 – 100,655 miles
  • 2021 – 95,913 miles
  • 2020 – 92,472 miles
  • 2019 – 85,168 miles
  • 2018 – 72,234 miles
  • 2017 – 45,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,816 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,816 miles
    Test number
    780475027059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,816 miles (+5,423)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,816 miles
    Test number
    413879041780
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass117,393 miles (+7,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,393 miles
    Test number
    197018679710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass110,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,106 miles
    Test number
    948921713581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail110,106 miles (+4,277)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,106 miles
    Test number
    824845613878
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass105,829 miles (+5,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    451791800522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass100,655 miles (+4,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    821090758909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass95,913 miles (+3,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,913 miles
    Test number
    752417175739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under vehicle
  9. Pass92,472 miles (+7,304)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,472 miles
    Test number
    766597942498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,168 miles (+12,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,168 miles
    Test number
    113663999766
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass72,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,234 miles
    Test number
    171020690215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted on seat loosely (booster seat)
  12. Fail72,234 miles (+26,468)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,234 miles
    Test number
    639291464527
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted on seat loosely (booster seat)
  13. Pass45,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,766 miles
    Test number
    736949785796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 OXO

Does L3 OXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OXO is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 OXO?
The MOT on L3 OXO is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OXO done?
L3 OXO was recorded at 122,816 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,564 miles a year.
Has L3 OXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OXO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 OXO 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 OXO find?
L3 OXO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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