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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,795 cc

L43 WLMMOT history

L43 WLM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2024
Mileage
85,997 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 WLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 WLM was last recorded at 85,997 miles on 20 Aug 2023, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,776 miles · 28 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
2,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,997 miles
  • 2020 – 85,776 miles
  • 2019 – 85,272 miles
  • 2017 – 81,267 miles
  • 2016 – 81,017 miles
  • 2015 – 80,901 miles
  • 2014 – 79,974 miles
  • 2013 – 79,308 miles
  • 2012 – 78,828 miles
  • 2011 – 78,192 miles
  • 2010 – 73,416 miles
  • 2009 – 69,836 miles
  • 2007 – 59,302 miles
  • 2006 – 47,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,997 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,997 miles
    Test number
    389417901136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,997 miles (+221)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,997 miles
    Test number
    642448369446
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass85,776 miles (+21)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    610417679261
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to all rear brake ferrules
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail85,755 miles (+483)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,755 miles
    Test number
    142582318545
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to all rear brake ferrules
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass85,272 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    905916791072
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  6. Fail85,266 miles (+3,999)11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    926645841447
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  7. Pass81,267 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    708127097393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,017 miles (+116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    343304647093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator. (1.1.A.3f)

  9. Pass80,901 miles (+927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,901 miles
    Test number
    549138013026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to union (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass79,974 miles (+666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    617611854304
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass79,308 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    315648343353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,828 miles (+636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    927908442300
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass78,192 miles (+4,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    327040841306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass73,416 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    133861150378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,411 miles (+3,575)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,411 miles
    Test number
    890539440394
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass69,836 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    724616159302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,803 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,803 miles
    Test number
    461712419027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    953511667337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,302 miles (+6,450)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    702231467354
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass52,852 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,852 miles
    Test number
    393012607089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    621540126005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L43 WLM

Does L43 WLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L43 WLM expired on 19 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L43 WLM?
The MOT on L43 WLM expired on 19 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L43 WLM done?
L43 WLM was recorded at 85,997 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2023, an average of 2,168 miles a year.
Has L43 WLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 WLM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L43 WLM 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 L43 WLM find?
L43 WLM passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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