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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L3 WMMMOT history

L3 WMM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 236,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L3 WMM 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 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
236,076 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 WMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 WMM was last recorded at 236,076 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,885 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
10,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,076 miles
  • 2025 – 235,885 miles
  • 2024 – 234,811 miles
  • 2023 – 232,915 miles
  • 2022 – 230,812 miles
  • 2020 – 228,490 miles
  • 2019 – 203,139 miles
  • 2018 – 186,790 miles
  • 2017 – 168,722 miles
  • 2016 – 142,610 miles
  • 2015 – 126,892 miles
  • 2014 – 111,491 miles
  • 2013 – 103,781 miles
  • 2012 – 91,282 miles
  • 2011 – 79,996 miles
  • 2010 – 68,696 miles
  • 2009 – 57,855 miles
  • 2008 – 50,145 miles
  • 2007 – 39,366 miles
  • 2006 – 23,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,076 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,076 miles (+191)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    236,076 miles
    Test number
    226009617263
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass235,885 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    235,885 miles
    Test number
    557295438044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail235,868 miles (+1,057)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,868 miles
    Test number
    921076937819
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass234,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    234,811 miles
    Test number
    108245727332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail234,811 miles (+1,896)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,811 miles
    Test number
    862718657127
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass232,915 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    232,915 miles
    Test number
    913495567197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass230,812 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    230,812 miles
    Test number
    800553274730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail230,802 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,802 miles
    Test number
    764676098643
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  9. Fail230,794 miles (+2,304)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,794 miles
    Test number
    929965508933
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass228,490 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    228,490 miles
    Test number
    650085547321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail228,479 miles (+25,340)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,479 miles
    Test number
    746865058032
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass203,139 miles (+16,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,139 miles
    Test number
    827402765034
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass186,790 miles (+18,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    186,790 miles
    Test number
    305931177985
    • AdvisoryAux belt badly cracked (ac)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass168,722 miles (+26,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    168,722 miles
    Test number
    625541174748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass142,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,610 miles
    Test number
    661632721790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,607 miles (+15,715)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,607 miles
    Test number
    265504729512
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass126,892 miles (+15,401)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,892 miles
    Test number
    569595765027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear upper suspension ball joint slight play
    • NoteOffside rear tyre centre tred worn

  18. Pass111,491 miles (+7,710)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,491 miles
    Test number
    219221244065
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWet at test

  19. Pass103,781 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,781 miles
    Test number
    627272803108
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/S/FRONT TYRE CUT ACROSS TREAD
    • NoteO/S/REAR TYRE TREAD LOW
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail103,762 miles (+12,480)1 dangerous1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,762 miles
    Test number
    539242003169
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/S/FRONT TYRE CUT ACROSS TREAD
    • NoteO/S/REAR TYRE TREAD LOW
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass91,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    517101402126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,280 miles (+11,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,280 miles
    Test number
    817331902170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass79,996 miles (+11,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    176561191090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass68,696 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    402748380033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,583 miles (+31)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,583 miles
    Test number
    572802580005
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/r h/brake has no recorded performace-cable could be seized

  26. Fail68,552 miles (+10,697)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    793047070083
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass57,855 miles (+7,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    453858199079
    • 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)

  28. Pass50,145 miles (+10,779)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,145 miles
    Test number
    380904998152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,366 miles (+15,804)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    880954497198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,562 miles
    Test number
    503964756197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 WMM

Does L3 WMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 WMM is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 WMM?
The MOT on L3 WMM is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 WMM done?
L3 WMM was recorded at 236,076 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 10,494 miles a year.
Has L3 WMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 WMM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 WMM 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 WMM find?
L3 WMM passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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