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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,991 cc

L49 TABMOT history

L49 TAB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 222,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
222,644 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 TAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 TAB was last recorded at 222,644 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,637 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,644 miles
  • 2023 – 219,561 miles
  • 2022 – 217,370 miles
  • 2021 – 214,115 miles
  • 2020 – 210,830 miles
  • 2019 – 207,191 miles
  • 2018 – 202,926 miles
  • 2017 – 198,114 miles
  • 2016 – 193,360 miles
  • 2015 – 190,822 miles
  • 2014 – 187,467 miles
  • 2013 – 183,765 miles
  • 2012 – 178,981 miles
  • 2011 – 174,721 miles
  • 2010 – 170,745 miles
  • 2009 – 166,928 miles
  • 2008 – 163,342 miles
  • 2007 – 159,049 miles
  • 2006 – 153,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,644 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake lever worn but not seriously weakend

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass222,644 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    222,644 miles
    Test number
    164311235187
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroded

  2. Fail222,637 miles (+3,076)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,637 miles
    Test number
    615119784518
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear boot floor corroded

  3. Pass219,561 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    219,561 miles
    Test number
    533040985665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass217,370 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    217,370 miles
    Test number
    618644929210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass214,115 miles (+3,285)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    214,115 miles
    Test number
    343832717019
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn but not seriously weakened

  6. Pass210,830 miles (+3,639)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    210,830 miles
    Test number
    797208646216
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn but not seriously weakend

  7. Pass207,191 miles (+4,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    207,191 miles
    Test number
    581901939986
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn but not seriously weakend

  8. Pass202,926 miles (+4,812)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    202,926 miles
    Test number
    813523723448
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass198,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    198,114 miles
    Test number
    195370132809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail198,114 miles (+4,754)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,114 miles
    Test number
    888567681067
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass193,360 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    193,360 miles
    Test number
    602917217283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass190,822 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    190,822 miles
    Test number
    619595785083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass187,467 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    187,467 miles
    Test number
    706817694017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass183,765 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    183,765 miles
    Test number
    818612903181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass178,981 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    178,981 miles
    Test number
    918453692069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass174,721 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    174,721 miles
    Test number
    999605901152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail174,634 miles (+3,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,634 miles
    Test number
    978239391029
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass170,745 miles (+107)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    170,745 miles
    Test number
    504266590012
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s of steering rack

  19. Fail170,638 miles (+3,710)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,638 miles
    Test number
    700386080062
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s of steering rack

  20. Pass166,928 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    166,928 miles
    Test number
    863926999098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail166,885 miles (+3,543)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,885 miles
    Test number
    741550599090
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass163,342 miles (+4,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    163,342 miles
    Test number
    783411628101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass159,049 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    159,049 miles
    Test number
    741712387040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass153,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    153,067 miles
    Test number
    604543296090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail153,067 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,067 miles
    Test number
    940743896024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L49 TAB

Does L49 TAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L49 TAB is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L49 TAB?
The MOT on L49 TAB is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L49 TAB done?
L49 TAB was recorded at 222,644 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,447 miles a year.
Has L49 TAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 TAB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L49 TAB 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 L49 TAB find?
L49 TAB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear wheel arch corroded; offside rear floor corroded.

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