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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L3 RPRMOT history

L3 RPR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L3 RPR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,928 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 RPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 RPR was last recorded at 96,928 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,014 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,914 miles
Average per year
3,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,928 miles
  • 2025 – 93,014 miles
  • 2024 – 87,721 miles
  • 2023 – 83,087 miles
  • 2021 – 83,022 miles
  • 2020 – 82,805 miles
  • 2019 – 80,895 miles
  • 2018 – 75,394 miles
  • 2017 – 69,678 miles
  • 2016 – 68,089 miles
  • 2015 – 67,574 miles
  • 2014 – 66,364 miles
  • 2013 – 65,469 miles
  • 2012 – 62,711 miles
  • 2011 – 55,723 miles
  • 2010 – 49,335 miles
  • 2009 – 44,326 miles
  • 2008 – 36,836 miles
  • 2007 – 29,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,928 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear boot and floor area slight surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear brake backing plate slight loose

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,928 miles (+3,914)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,928 miles
    Test number
    818820013575
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot and floor area slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plate slight loose

  2. Pass93,014 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,014 miles
    Test number
    213332093378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,721 miles (+9)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    969767605597
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth NS and OS seat belt to floor areas have been heavily undersealed. The areas feel structurally sound however due to the underseal I have not seen the raw repaired area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail87,712 miles (+4,625)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,712 miles
    Test number
    137674117263
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass83,087 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    897213399195
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension and braking, partial under seal applied

  6. Pass83,022 miles (+217)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,022 miles
    Test number
    729010895850
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryBackbox heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryFront shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded

  7. Pass82,805 miles (+1,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,805 miles
    Test number
    165456664162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,895 miles (+5,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    950068659101
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass75,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,394 miles
    Test number
    300637644881
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail75,394 miles (+5,716)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,394 miles
    Test number
    451941326764
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass69,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,678 miles
    Test number
    228683904228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail69,678 miles (+1,589)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,678 miles
    Test number
    927306470048
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass68,089 miles (+515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,089 miles
    Test number
    226493286329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Pass67,574 miles (+1,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    748426922703
    • AdvisoryFront discs scored and cooroded badley
    • AdvisoryFront front wipers slighly streaky

  15. Pass66,364 miles (+895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    959500234397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass65,469 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    998673333311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail65,442 miles (+2,731)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,442 miles
    Test number
    675625223376
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass62,711 miles (+6,988)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    556911722330
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are badly corroded

  19. Pass55,723 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,723 miles
    Test number
    725041221392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,646 miles (+6,311)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    747969611389
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are worn and badly corroded

  21. Pass49,335 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,335 miles
    Test number
    491456520475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,326 miles
    Test number
    172444029313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,326 miles (+7,490)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,326 miles
    Test number
    773723829358
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass36,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,836 miles
    Test number
    111516118388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,835 miles (+7,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,835 miles
    Test number
    421956318331
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass29,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    460697727402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 RPR

Does L3 RPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RPR is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 RPR?
The MOT on L3 RPR is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 RPR done?
L3 RPR was recorded at 96,928 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,587 miles a year.
Has L3 RPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 RPR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 RPR 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 RPR find?
L3 RPR passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to abs pump; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement, and 3 more.

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