BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 2,494 cc
L3 TPKMOT history
L3 TPK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 85,522 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,304 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 TPK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 12 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 TPK was last recorded at 85,522 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,414 miles · 26 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,108 miles
- Average per year
- 4,304 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,522 miles
- 2025 – 84,414 miles
- 2024 – 82,694 miles
- 2023 – 80,753 miles
- 2022 – 78,523 miles
- 2021 – 75,281 miles
- 2020 – 72,456 miles
- 2019 – 69,226 miles
- 2018 – 64,791 miles
- 2017 – 61,327 miles
- 2016 – 54,963 miles
- 2015 – 46,931 miles
- 2014 – 40,026 miles
- 2013 – 29,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,522 miles
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limitRecorded at 3 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,522 miles (+1,108)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 85,522 miles
- Test number
- 473453544087
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit
Pass84,414 miles (+1,720)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 84,414 miles
- Test number
- 321453437361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,694 miles (+1,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 82,694 miles
- Test number
- 962574521724
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp unit slightly insecure
Pass80,753 miles (+2,230)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 80,753 miles
- Test number
- 124645531351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit
Pass78,523 miles (+3,242)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 78,523 miles
- Test number
- 923282062200
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit
- AdvisoryRear tyres distorted on inner edges
Pass75,281 miles (+2,825)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,281 miles
- Test number
- 128320738202
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySome travel on handbrake lever
Pass72,456 miles (+3,230)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 72,456 miles
- Test number
- 589756312969
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,226 miles
- Test number
- 418243760148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,226 miles (+4,435)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,226 miles
- Test number
- 773044320835
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,791 miles (+3,464)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 64,791 miles
- Test number
- 639151468111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,327 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 61,327 miles
- Test number
- 653265276141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,327 miles (+6,364)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,327 miles
- Test number
- 935549174986
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass54,963 miles (+8,032)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 54,963 miles
- Test number
- 199461485687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,931 miles (+6,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 46,931 miles
- Test number
- 697072187551
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,026 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 40,026 miles
- Test number
- 409823734350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,992 miles (+10,039)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,992 miles
- Test number
- 666962234352
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass29,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 29,953 miles
- Test number
- 858828443251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 TPK
- Does L3 TPK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TPK is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 TPK?
- The MOT on L3 TPK is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 TPK done?
- L3 TPK was recorded at 85,522 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,304 miles a year.
- Has L3 TPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 TPK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on L3 TPK 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 TPK find?
- L3 TPK passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit.
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