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BMW M3

White · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

L48 EEXMOT history

L48 EEX is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 67,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

L48 EEX white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
67,620 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 EEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 EEX was last recorded at 67,620 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 2,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,123 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,497 miles
Average per year
2,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,620 miles
  • 2024 – 65,123 miles
  • 2023 – 62,042 miles
  • 2022 – 58,525 miles
  • 2021 – 56,232 miles
  • 2020 – 54,736 miles
  • 2019 – 50,570 miles
  • 2018 – 47,199 miles
  • 2017 – 46,694 miles
  • 2016 – 44,612 miles
  • 2015 – 43,672 miles
  • 2014 – 39,642 miles
  • 2013 – 36,802 miles
  • 2012 – 34,036 miles
  • 2010 – 25,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,620 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.

  • Small chip in zone A

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear pinion seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service light is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,620 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    587880523583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,123 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    800111773648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,042 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    139431922707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,525 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,525 miles
    Test number
    573523301180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,232 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    698202658303
    • AdvisoryRear pinion seal leaking
    • AdvisoryService light is on
    • AdvisorySmall chip in zone A
  6. Fail56,231 miles (+1,495)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    772863456688
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Advisory34% Brake imbalance rear axle
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear brake disc's
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear pinion seal leaking
    • AdvisoryService light is on
    • AdvisorySmall chip in zone A
  7. Pass54,736 miles (+4,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    576216486117
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisorySmall chip in zone A
  8. Pass50,570 miles (+3,371)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    967595083019
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a Small chip in zone A
  9. Pass47,199 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    785155526941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,694 miles (+2,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,694 miles
    Test number
    558111377125
    • 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)
  11. Pass44,612 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    632497170858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,607 miles (+935)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,607 miles
    Test number
    527256605211
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass43,672 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,672 miles
    Test number
    709615178354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,642 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,642 miles
    Test number
    695848864260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,802 miles (+2,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,802 miles
    Test number
    455817143271
    • 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)
  16. Pass34,036 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,036 miles
    Test number
    619392352057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,594 miles
    Test number
    251829600320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L48 EEX

Does L48 EEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L48 EEX expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L48 EEX?
The MOT on L48 EEX expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L48 EEX done?
L48 EEX was recorded at 67,620 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 2,872 miles a year.
Has L48 EEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 EEX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L48 EEX 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 L48 EEX find?
L48 EEX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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