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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc

L4 BMUMOT history

L4 BMU is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 33,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

L4 BMU gold 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 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
33,887 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BMU was last recorded at 33,887 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,673 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
1,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,887 miles
  • 2025 – 33,673 miles
  • 2024 – 33,626 miles
  • 2022 – 33,503 miles
  • 2021 – 33,166 miles
  • 2020 – 32,669 miles
  • 2019 – 32,289 miles
  • 2018 – 31,449 miles
  • 2017 – 30,019 miles
  • 2016 – 28,931 miles
  • 2015 – 28,340 miles
  • 2014 – 27,407 miles
  • 2013 – 26,206 miles
  • 2012 – 25,779 miles
  • 2011 – 23,189 miles
  • 2010 – 19,680 miles
  • 2009 – 15,475 miles
  • 2008 – 10,195 miles
  • 2007 – 2,531 miles
  • 2006 – 2,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,887 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,887 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    33,887 miles
    Test number
    359696641986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,673 miles (+47)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    514499918897
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  3. Pass33,626 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,626 miles
    Test number
    915447542056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,503 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,503 miles
    Test number
    323711642922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,166 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,166 miles
    Test number
    903548298347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,669 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,669 miles
    Test number
    413230164958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,289 miles (+840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,289 miles
    Test number
    232902716730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass31,449 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,449 miles
    Test number
    932416410048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,019 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    949321375867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,931 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,931 miles
    Test number
    175583767883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,340 miles (+933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,340 miles
    Test number
    575927978485
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  12. Pass27,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,407 miles
    Test number
    386929614354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,407 miles (+1,201)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,407 miles
    Test number
    946669414319
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass26,206 miles (+427)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,206 miles
    Test number
    858151813347
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass25,779 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,779 miles
    Test number
    458365912388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,189 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,189 miles
    Test number
    109278701397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,128 miles (+3,448)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    749782901300
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,680 miles (+4,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,680 miles
    Test number
    722337310341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,475 miles (+5,280)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,475 miles
    Test number
    712821639395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

  20. Pass10,195 miles (+7,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,195 miles
    Test number
    190323138325
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracking inner sidewalls.

  21. Pass2,531 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    2,531 miles
    Test number
    773835857124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    2,233 miles
    Test number
    992599006274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BMU

Does L4 BMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BMU is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BMU?
The MOT on L4 BMU is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BMU done?
L4 BMU was recorded at 33,887 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 1,616 miles a year.
Has L4 BMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BMU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on L4 BMU 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 L4 BMU find?
L4 BMU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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