BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 1996 · 3,201 cc
L4 BRNMOT history
L4 BRN is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 55,956 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 BRN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 18 Mar 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 BRN was last recorded at 55,956 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 55,783 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 173 miles
- Average per year
- 1,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 55,956 miles
- 2024 – 55,783 miles
- 2023 – 55,606 miles
- 2022 – 55,041 miles
- 2021 – 54,667 miles
- 2020 – 54,357 miles
- 2019 – 53,581 miles
- 2018 – 53,046 miles
- 2017 – 51,985 miles
- 2016 – 50,725 miles
- 2015 – 50,327 miles
- 2014 – 49,919 miles
- 2010 – 48,769 miles
- 2009 – 44,973 miles
- 2008 – 43,274 miles
- 2007 – 39,837 miles
- 2006 – 35,794 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,956 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020
Under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,956 miles (+173)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 55,956 miles
- Test number
- 634708052579
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,783 miles (+13)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 55,783 miles
- Test number
- 934955988642
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail55,770 miles (+164)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,770 miles
- Test number
- 935250769145
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass55,606 miles (+565)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 55,606 miles
- Test number
- 521696582439
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass55,041 miles (+374)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 55,041 miles
- Test number
- 808856111530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,667 miles (+310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 54,667 miles
- Test number
- 216896492391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,357 miles (+776)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 54,357 miles
- Test number
- 818873980231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass53,581 miles (+46)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 53,581 miles
- Test number
- 417631947048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail53,535 miles (+489)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,535 miles
- Test number
- 353641359537
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass53,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 53,046 miles
- Test number
- 447879267718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,046 miles (+1,061)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,046 miles
- Test number
- 201840838385
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass51,985 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 51,985 miles
- Test number
- 952574282266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff seal
Fail51,960 miles (+1,235)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,960 miles
- Test number
- 405180065043
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff seal
Pass50,725 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 50,725 miles
- Test number
- 239340485200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,706 miles (+379)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,706 miles
- Test number
- 651790234788
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,327 miles (+408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 50,327 miles
- Test number
- 199382115173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,919 miles
- Test number
- 407846824186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,919 miles (+1,150)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,919 miles
- Test number
- 255612824146
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fail48,769 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,769 miles
- Test number
- 151486780185
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteN s f antiroll bar droplink gator split
Pass48,769 miles (+3,796)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 48,769 miles
- Test number
- 203396980406
- NoteN s f antiroll bar droplink gator split
Pass44,973 miles (+1,699)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 44,973 miles
- Test number
- 140807989493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass43,274 miles (+3,437)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 43,274 miles
- Test number
- 422181398004
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack nuckles
Pass39,837 miles (+4,043)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,837 miles
- Test number
- 634278887076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,794 miles
- Test number
- 992550096018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 BRN
- Does L4 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BRN is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L4 BRN?
- The MOT on L4 BRN is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 BRN done?
- L4 BRN was recorded at 55,956 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,029 miles a year.
- Has L4 BRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 BRN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L4 BRN 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 BRN find?
- L4 BRN passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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