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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc

L3 PRMMOT history

L3 PRM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2024
Mileage
161,149 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PRM was last recorded at 161,149 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,149 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,149 miles
  • 2022 – 160,151 miles
  • 2021 – 159,362 miles
  • 2019 – 158,143 miles
  • 2018 – 156,771 miles
  • 2017 – 155,637 miles
  • 2016 – 154,164 miles
  • 2015 – 152,725 miles
  • 2014 – 151,120 miles
  • 2013 – 147,975 miles
  • 2012 – 144,182 miles
  • 2011 – 141,778 miles
  • 2010 – 140,022 miles
  • 2009 – 137,813 miles
  • 2008 – 135,654 miles
  • 2006 – 134,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,149 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diffRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,149 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,149 miles
    Test number
    964969622724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  2. Fail161,149 miles (+998)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,149 miles
    Test number
    514579249653
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  3. Pass160,151 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    160,151 miles
    Test number
    786802060261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail160,121 miles (+759)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,121 miles
    Test number
    476376789232
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass159,362 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    159,362 miles
    Test number
    162777423380
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has minor leak

  6. Fail159,361 miles (+1,218)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,361 miles
    Test number
    491819232605
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has minor leak

  7. Pass158,143 miles (+76)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,143 miles
    Test number
    413421800041
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail158,067 miles (+1,296)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    463351942447
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass156,771 miles (+1,134)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    156,771 miles
    Test number
    799183966372
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber stems corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake wire slight damge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose

  10. Pass155,637 miles (+38)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    155,637 miles
    Test number
    397055996306
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber stem corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail155,599 miles (+1,435)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,599 miles
    Test number
    786921390140
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber stem corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass154,164 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    154,164 miles
    Test number
    747467336085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,106 miles (+1,381)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,106 miles
    Test number
    522190495917
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass missing

  14. Pass152,725 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    152,725 miles
    Test number
    257947595157
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail152,702 miles (+1,582)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,702 miles
    Test number
    979058385187
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass151,120 miles (+54)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    151,120 miles
    Test number
    969684184160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear
    • NoteRear diff out put oil seal leakin

  17. Fail151,066 miles (+3,091)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,066 miles
    Test number
    817683184178
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  18. Pass147,975 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    147,975 miles
    Test number
    758314583154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,961 miles (+3,779)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,961 miles
    Test number
    738253283193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass144,182 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,182 miles
    Test number
    135599972150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass141,778 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    141,778 miles
    Test number
    808371871128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    140,022 miles
    Test number
    123224550181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail140,022 miles (+2,209)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,022 miles
    Test number
    241894150417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass137,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    137,813 miles
    Test number
    612834659170
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on tread

  25. Fail137,813 miles (+2,159)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,813 miles
    Test number
    242774559182
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on tread

  26. Pass135,654 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    135,654 miles
    Test number
    933429958169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail134,921 miles5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,921 miles
    Test number
    730530296025
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

Questions about L3 PRM

Does L3 PRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 PRM expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 PRM?
The MOT on L3 PRM expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 PRM done?
L3 PRM was recorded at 161,149 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 1,526 miles a year.
Has L3 PRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PRM has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 PRM 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 PRM find?
L3 PRM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre perished; oil leak, but not excessive; both rear brake pipes slightly corroded, and 2 more.

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