BMW 1 Series
White · Petrol · 2014 · 2,979 cc
L3 SBPMOT history
L3 SBP is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 104,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 104,065 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SBP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 28 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SBP was last recorded at 104,065 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 5,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,850 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,215 miles
- Average per year
- 8,699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,065 miles
- 2025 – 98,850 miles
- 2024 – 93,629 miles
- 2022 – 77,980 miles
- 2021 – 66,664 miles
- 2020 – 57,753 miles
- 2019 – 44,444 miles
- 2017 – 32,071 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 9 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,065 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 104,065 miles
- Test number
- 634613589856
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,065 miles (+5,215)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,065 miles
- Test number
- 176609649934
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,850 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 98,850 miles
- Test number
- 281069512220
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective unit has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail98,850 miles (+5,221)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,850 miles
- Test number
- 378595242368
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective unit has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,629 miles (+15,649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 93,629 miles
- Test number
- 140487697972
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass77,980 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 77,980 miles
- Test number
- 637970319818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,980 miles (+11,316)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,980 miles
- Test number
- 363408066653
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass66,664 miles (+8,911)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 66,664 miles
- Test number
- 592457608121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,753 miles (+13,309)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 57,753 miles
- Test number
- 472578520385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,444 miles (+12,373)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 44,444 miles
- Test number
- 564332261530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,071 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 32,071 miles
- Test number
- 298413253054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 SBP
- Does L3 SBP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SBP is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SBP?
- The MOT on L3 SBP is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 SBP done?
- L3 SBP was recorded at 104,065 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 8,699 miles a year.
- Has L3 SBP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SBP has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 SBP 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 SBP find?
- L3 SBP passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation, and 5 more.
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