BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc
L3 YEPMOT history
L3 YEP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,062 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 111,062 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 YEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 2 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 YEP was last recorded at 111,062 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 11,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,995 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,067 miles
- Average per year
- 7,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,062 miles
- 2025 – 99,995 miles
- 2024 – 85,369 miles
- 2023 – 73,262 miles
- 2022 – 69,244 miles
- 2021 – 57,204 miles
- 2020 – 54,448 miles
- 2019 – 49,270 miles
- 2018 – 43,445 miles
- 2017 – 36,521 miles
- 2016 – 29,454 miles
- 2015 – 22,148 miles
- 2014 – 16,668 miles
- 2013 – 12,735 miles
- 2012 – 7,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,062 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,062 miles (+11,067)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 111,062 miles
- Test number
- 984192713734
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Pass99,995 miles (+14,626)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 99,995 miles
- Test number
- 549679446697
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,369 miles (+12,107)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 85,369 miles
- Test number
- 298335119696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,262 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 73,262 miles
- Test number
- 320548141459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass69,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 69,244 miles
- Test number
- 748608987748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,244 miles (+12,040)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,244 miles
- Test number
- 867567456583
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,204 miles (+2,756)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 57,204 miles
- Test number
- 117721695904
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,448 miles (+5,178)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 54,448 miles
- Test number
- 140978826841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,270 miles (+5,825)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 49,270 miles
- Test number
- 413699109853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,445 miles (+6,924)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 43,445 miles
- Test number
- 518983819215
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,521 miles (+7,067)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 36,521 miles
- Test number
- 798984180440
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,454 miles (+7,306)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 29,454 miles
- Test number
- 118103097200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,148 miles (+5,480)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 22,148 miles
- Test number
- 605245735043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,668 miles (+3,933)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 16,668 miles
- Test number
- 988655654095
- 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)
Pass12,735 miles (+4,880)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 12,735 miles
- Test number
- 135763053481
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to get low
- NoteVehicle due service and brake fluid change
Pass7,855 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 7,855 miles
- Test number
- 506287332008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 YEP
- Does L3 YEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YEP is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 YEP?
- The MOT on L3 YEP is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 YEP done?
- L3 YEP was recorded at 111,062 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,342 miles a year.
- Has L3 YEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 YEP has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L3 YEP 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 YEP find?
- L3 YEP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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