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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L3 TXLMOT history

L3 TXL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L3 TXL grey 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 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,351 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TXL was last recorded at 166,351 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,351 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,351 miles
  • 2025 – 161,785 miles
  • 2024 – 156,790 miles
  • 2023 – 150,529 miles
  • 2022 – 144,030 miles
  • 2021 – 137,086 miles
  • 2020 – 128,016 miles
  • 2019 – 116,964 miles
  • 2018 – 98,871 miles
  • 2017 – 81,385 miles
  • 2016 – 65,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,351 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear tyres more worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,351 miles
    Test number
    329576785563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,351 miles (+4,566)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,351 miles
    Test number
    765876056987
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,785 miles (+4,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,785 miles
    Test number
    221170132849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass156,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,790 miles
    Test number
    652061771388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,788 miles (+6,259)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,788 miles
    Test number
    930437164232
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,529 miles
    Test number
    662859142816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail150,527 miles (+6,497)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,527 miles
    Test number
    245755947996
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,030 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,030 miles
    Test number
    159154320189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres more worn on inner edges

  9. Fail144,025 miles (+6,939)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,025 miles
    Test number
    863963001462
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres more worn on inner edges

  10. Pass137,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,086 miles
    Test number
    737445795487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,086 miles (+9,070)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,086 miles
    Test number
    375925692200
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass128,016 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,016 miles
    Test number
    740761145492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre more worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail128,013 miles (+11,049)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    477239531777
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre more worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass116,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,964 miles
    Test number
    501062657509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,964 miles (+18,093)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,964 miles
    Test number
    341052429118
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perishing

  16. Pass98,871 miles (+17,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,871 miles
    Test number
    586786210432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  17. Pass81,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,385 miles
    Test number
    483330502653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail81,385 miles (+16,345)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,385 miles
    Test number
    112077053400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    819340507214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail65,040 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    619391678082
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 TXL

Does L3 TXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TXL is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 TXL?
The MOT on L3 TXL is valid until 18 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 TXL done?
L3 TXL was recorded at 166,351 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 10,088 miles a year.
Has L3 TXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TXL has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 TXL 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 TXL find?
L3 TXL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush.

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