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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

L3 VYVMOT history

L3 VYV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L3 VYV 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,729 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VYV was last recorded at 93,729 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2013: 51,882 miles, lower than 53,500 miles on 8 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,695 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,034 miles
Average per year
2,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,729 miles
  • 2025 – 92,695 miles
  • 2024 – 90,797 miles
  • 2023 – 86,096 miles
  • 2022 – 82,365 miles
  • 2021 – 78,177 miles
  • 2020 – 75,552 miles
  • 2019 – 73,177 miles
  • 2018 – 70,153 miles
  • 2017 – 67,658 miles
  • 2016 – 64,342 miles
  • 2015 – 62,135 miles
  • 2014 – 60,570 miles
  • 2013 – 51,882 miles
  • 2011 – 53,500 miles
  • 2010 – 50,614 miles
  • 2009 – 47,805 miles
  • 2008 – 44,052 miles
  • 2007 – 39,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,729 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 Slight oil leak at rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,729 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    546839834615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,695 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,695 miles
    Test number
    638116476486
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak at rear axle

  3. Fail92,694 miles (+1,897)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,694 miles
    Test number
    682171036132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak at rear axle

  4. Pass90,797 miles (+4,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    962883982290
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear axle
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet heat shield in poor condition

  5. Pass86,096 miles (+3,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,096 miles
    Test number
    862294888964
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at rear axle

  6. Pass82,365 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,365 miles
    Test number
    982114584055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,177 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,177 miles
    Test number
    408587147455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,552 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,552 miles
    Test number
    889859186864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    216419376487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail73,177 miles (+3,024)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    790365709918
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,153 miles (+2,495)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    133070945855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    770356028932
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail67,653 miles (+3,311)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,653 miles
    Test number
    764136576494
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass64,342 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,342 miles
    Test number
    667216615693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,256 miles (+2,121)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    156518831570
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty Slightly Scored (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass62,135 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,135 miles
    Test number
    271824973825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass60,570 miles (+8,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    826340804276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,882 miles (-1,618)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,882 miles
    Test number
    715935413231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,500 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    359271781270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,614 miles (+2,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,614 miles
    Test number
    783310640208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass47,805 miles (+3,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    684464039257
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass44,052 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,052 miles
    Test number
    122022628258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,825 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,825 miles
    Test number
    310004207287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

Questions about L3 VYV

Does L3 VYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VYV is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VYV?
The MOT on L3 VYV is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VYV done?
L3 VYV was recorded at 93,729 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,810 miles a year.
Has L3 VYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VYV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 VYV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 VYV find?
L3 VYV passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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