
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
L4 EMXMOT history
L4 EMX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,465 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 111,465 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 EMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 14 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 EMX was last recorded at 111,465 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 110,487 miles · 16 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 978 miles
- Average per year
- 2,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,465 miles
- 2024 – 110,487 miles
- 2023 – 109,636 miles
- 2021 – 109,087 miles
- 2018 – 108,173 miles
- 2015 – 103,111 miles
- 2014 – 96,135 miles
- 2013 – 89,028 miles
- 2012 – 83,316 miles
- 2011 – 77,227 miles
- 2010 – 71,494 miles
- 2009 – 64,768 miles
- 2006 – 59,928 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front floor holed.Not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,465 miles (+978)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 111,465 miles
- Test number
- 579441713283
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front floor holed.Not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass110,487 miles (+851)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 110,487 miles
- Test number
- 135615458527
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor holed (not within prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass109,636 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 109,636 miles
- Test number
- 881691051438
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside front floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
Fail109,636 miles (+549)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,636 miles
- Test number
- 641363598645
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside front floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
Pass109,087 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 109,087 miles
- Test number
- 682421029659
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail109,085 miles (+912)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,085 miles
- Test number
- 888050549155
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass108,173 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 108,173 miles
- Test number
- 559362822312
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail108,171 miles (+5,060)1 failure11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,171 miles
- Test number
- 149985204565
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Wiper blade split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Wiper blade split
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass103,111 miles (+6,976)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 103,111 miles
- Test number
- 245616485054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,135 miles (+7,107)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 96,135 miles
- Test number
- 657395214163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,028 miles (+5,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 89,028 miles
- Test number
- 628784113103
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,316 miles (+6,089)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 83,316 miles
- Test number
- 567905122100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,227 miles (+5,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 77,227 miles
- Test number
- 307839201133
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,494 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 71,494 miles
- Test number
- 423934420146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass64,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 64,768 miles
- Test number
- 443135909103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,768 miles (+4,840)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,768 miles
- Test number
- 784330209136
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteRear brake pads on limit
Pass59,928 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 59,928 miles
- Test number
- 800936026103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,927 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,927 miles
- Test number
- 264114026183
- FailureFront coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L4 EMX
- Does L4 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 EMX is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 EMX?
- The MOT on L4 EMX is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 EMX done?
- L4 EMX was recorded at 111,465 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,547 miles a year.
- Has L4 EMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 EMX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L4 EMX 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 EMX find?
- L4 EMX passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front floor holed.not within prescribed area, and 6 more.
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