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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

L3 VHYMOT history

L3 VHY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L3 VHY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,184 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VHY was last recorded at 143,184 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 14,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,223 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,961 miles
Average per year
2,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,184 miles
  • 2025 – 128,223 miles
  • 2023 – 128,203 miles
  • 2022 – 126,565 miles
  • 2021 – 123,316 miles
  • 2020 – 121,346 miles
  • 2019 – 120,119 miles
  • 2018 – 117,820 miles
  • 2017 – 116,185 miles
  • 2016 – 114,960 miles
  • 2015 – 113,565 miles
  • 2014 – 111,319 miles
  • 2013 – 110,187 miles
  • 2012 – 108,763 miles
  • 2011 – 106,540 miles
  • 2010 – 104,567 miles
  • 2009 – 100,845 miles
  • 2008 – 98,091 miles
  • 2007 – 93,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,184 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,184 miles (+14,961)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,184 miles
    Test number
    816813337985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,223 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,223 miles
    Test number
    978720776405
    • AdvisoryFront sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded and under sealed in places

  3. Fail128,203 miles (+1,638)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,203 miles
    Test number
    481559933645
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion to Suspension Components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking Point Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass126,565 miles (+3,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,565 miles
    Test number
    161643243475
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Pass123,316 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,316 miles
    Test number
    941061780701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,346 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,346 miles
    Test number
    419104599378
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to under body not excessive

  7. Pass120,119 miles (+2,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,119 miles
    Test number
    768125949849
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Pass117,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    181230963210
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail117,820 miles (+1,635)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    982316711488
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass116,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,185 miles
    Test number
    252393960133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all visible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail116,185 miles (+1,225)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,185 miles
    Test number
    271560520334
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all visible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass114,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,960 miles
    Test number
    844065860935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail114,960 miles (+1,395)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,960 miles
    Test number
    713739542814
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass113,565 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,565 miles
    Test number
    565005695117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass111,319 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,319 miles
    Test number
    528535804257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,187 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,187 miles
    Test number
    295792413260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,763 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,763 miles
    Test number
    398083512472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,540 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    606024511227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,567 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    104,567 miles
    Test number
    732376010250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,845 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    563883789111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,091 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    98,091 miles
    Test number
    291111798463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    933712877126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VHY

Does L3 VHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VHY is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VHY?
The MOT on L3 VHY is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VHY done?
L3 VHY was recorded at 143,184 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,617 miles a year.
Has L3 VHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VHY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 VHY 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 VHY find?
L3 VHY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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