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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.

L4 EMX blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass111,465 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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)
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. Pass103,111 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,111 miles
    Test number
    245616485054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,135 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,135 miles
    Test number
    657395214163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass83,316 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,316 miles
    Test number
    567905122100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass64,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    443135909103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. Pass59,928 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    800936026103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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