BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L3 WGEMOT history
L3 WGE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 123,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 123,638 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,080 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 WGE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 WGE was last recorded at 123,638 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 7,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 115,740 miles · 26 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,898 miles
- Average per year
- 9,080 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,638 miles
- 2024 – 115,740 miles
- 2023 – 108,332 miles
- 2022 – 101,452 miles
- 2021 – 94,903 miles
- 2020 – 88,310 miles
- 2019 – 79,806 miles
- 2018 – 72,365 miles
- 2017 – 59,104 miles
- 2016 – 37,930 miles
- 2015 – 28,504 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,638 miles
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 22 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,638 miles (+7,898)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 123,638 miles
- Test number
- 511191986878
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,740 miles (+7,408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 115,740 miles
- Test number
- 349949067348
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted cant fully inspect all brake pipes
Pass108,332 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 108,332 miles
- Test number
- 868761604987
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail108,321 miles (+6,869)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,321 miles
- Test number
- 219851717030
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,452 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 101,452 miles
- Test number
- 851139186309
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads scruubing off on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,442 miles (+6,539)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,442 miles
- Test number
- 380247434854
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads scruubing off on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads scrubbed off bald on inner surfaces (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle has led lights fitted
Pass94,903 miles (+6,593)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,903 miles
- Test number
- 377487352547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,310 miles (+8,504)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 88,310 miles
- Test number
- 327989971355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,806 miles (+7,441)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,806 miles
- Test number
- 788149336096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,365 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,365 miles
- Test number
- 747843958436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,362 miles (+13,258)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,362 miles
- Test number
- 949333914328
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass59,104 miles (+21,174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 59,104 miles
- Test number
- 463131260895
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,930 miles (+9,426)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 37,930 miles
- Test number
- 818502392859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 28,504 miles
- Test number
- 579571385073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 WGE
- Does L3 WGE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 WGE expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 WGE?
- The MOT on L3 WGE expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 WGE done?
- L3 WGE was recorded at 123,638 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 9,080 miles a year.
- Has L3 WGE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 WGE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L3 WGE 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 WGE find?
- L3 WGE passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads wearing on edges; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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