BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
L4 CFBMOT history
L4 CFB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 236,692 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 236,692 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,133 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 CFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 CFB was last recorded at 236,692 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 234,198 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,494 miles
- Average per year
- 7,133 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 236,692 miles
- 2025 – 234,198 miles
- 2024 – 229,497 miles
- 2023 – 221,291 miles
- 2022 – 214,934 miles
- 2021 – 209,416 miles
- 2020 – 205,504 miles
- 2019 – 198,351 miles
- 2018 – 189,972 miles
- 2017 – 180,370 miles
- 2016 – 172,462 miles
- 2015 – 165,198 miles
- 2014 – 159,236 miles
- 2013 – 151,417 miles
- 2012 – 145,424 miles
- 2011 – 140,468 miles
- 2010 – 129,779 miles
- 2009 – 119,816 miles
- 2008 – 116,945 miles
- 2007 – 110,207 miles
- 2006 – 93,626 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass236,692 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass236,692 miles (+2,494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 236,692 miles
- Test number
- 304544178365
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass234,198 miles (+4,701)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 234,198 miles
- Test number
- 936046997007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,497 miles (+8,206)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 229,497 miles
- Test number
- 813558527992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,291 miles (+6,357)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 221,291 miles
- Test number
- 561156147196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,934 miles (+5,518)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 214,934 miles
- Test number
- 293080904630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,416 miles (+3,912)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 209,416 miles
- Test number
- 868202335146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,504 miles (+7,153)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 205,504 miles
- Test number
- 608577848896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,351 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 198,351 miles
- Test number
- 955309068184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,348 miles (+8,376)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,348 miles
- Test number
- 660333420991
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass189,972 miles (+9,602)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 189,972 miles
- Test number
- 206265994720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 180,370 miles
- Test number
- 316125120254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,370 miles (+7,908)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,370 miles
- Test number
- 233850840986
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all three stop lamp's stay on when brake is released (1.2.1e)
Pass172,462 miles (+7,264)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 172,462 miles
- Test number
- 539745109546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,198 miles (+5,962)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 165,198 miles
- Test number
- 126396475049
- NoteFront pads getting low. @ 75-80% worn
- NoteRear pads getting low. @ 75-80% worn
Pass159,236 miles (+7,819)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 159,236 miles
- Test number
- 766670164018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside and nearside rear tyre's worn to limit of 1.6mm
Pass151,417 miles (+5,993)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 151,417 miles
- Test number
- 958152183033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass145,424 miles (+4,956)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 145,424 miles
- Test number
- 415560682036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass140,468 miles (+10,689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 140,468 miles
- Test number
- 255797771095
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass129,779 miles (+9,963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 129,779 miles
- Test number
- 213129080051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,816 miles (+2,871)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 119,816 miles
- Test number
- 770672179015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,945 miles (+6,738)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 116,945 miles
- Test number
- 193432398413
- 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)
Pass110,207 miles (+16,581)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 110,207 miles
- Test number
- 120448177420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 93,626 miles
- Test number
- 114809766057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 CFB
- Does L4 CFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CFB is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 CFB?
- The MOT on L4 CFB is valid until 31 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 CFB done?
- L4 CFB was recorded at 236,692 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,133 miles a year.
- Has L4 CFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 CFB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on L4 CFB 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 CFB find?
- L4 CFB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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