BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
L4 FNRMOT history
L4 FNR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 97,909 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,039 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 FNR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 FNR was last recorded at 97,909 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,909 miles · 13 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,039 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 97,909 miles
- 2023 – 97,858 miles
- 2022 – 95,142 miles
- 2021 – 91,383 miles
- 2020 – 89,933 miles
- 2019 – 89,011 miles
- 2018 – 87,469 miles
- 2017 – 85,350 miles
- 2016 – 82,949 miles
- 2015 – 81,008 miles
- 2014 – 75,957 miles
- 2013 – 71,681 miles
- 2012 – 67,518 miles
- 2011 – 61,301 miles
- 2010 – 49,829 miles
- 2009 – 42,869 miles
- 2008 – 39,204 miles
- 2007 – 33,208 miles
- 2006 – 25,307 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,909 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,909 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 97,909 miles
- Test number
- 869603181305
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail97,909 miles (+51)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,909 miles
- Test number
- 282974538897
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,858 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 97,858 miles
- Test number
- 773679623709
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,858 miles (+2,716)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,858 miles
- Test number
- 571644603570
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,142 miles (+3,759)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 95,142 miles
- Test number
- 427115653071
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,383 miles (+1,450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 91,383 miles
- Test number
- 706792174931
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,933 miles (+922)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 89,933 miles
- Test number
- 844375476451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass89,011 miles (+1,542)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,011 miles
- Test number
- 839095634694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,469 miles (+2,119)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 87,469 miles
- Test number
- 854957481997
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass85,350 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 85,350 miles
- Test number
- 567446240815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,223 miles (+2,274)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,223 miles
- Test number
- 883504297907
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass82,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 82,949 miles
- Test number
- 593934071586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,949 miles (+1,941)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,949 miles
- Test number
- 573957599986
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass81,008 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 81,008 miles
- Test number
- 389184625413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePetol cap seal cracking but still sealing
Fail81,000 miles (+5,043)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,000 miles
- Test number
- 195089215253
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePetol cap seal cracking but still sealing
- NoteThorn in nearside rear tyre wall
Pass75,957 miles (+4,276)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 75,957 miles
- Test number
- 859317124299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass71,681 miles (+4,163)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 71,681 miles
- Test number
- 408854433247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,518 miles (+6,217)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 67,518 miles
- Test number
- 556613642259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,301 miles (+11,472)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 61,301 miles
- Test number
- 719049431220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,829 miles (+6,960)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 49,829 miles
- Test number
- 641189620223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,869 miles (+3,665)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 42,869 miles
- Test number
- 904404049262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,204 miles (+5,996)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,204 miles
- Test number
- 564539938262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,208 miles (+7,901)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 33,208 miles
- Test number
- 391634737423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,307 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 25,307 miles
- Test number
- 473782246203
- 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)
Questions about L4 FNR
- Does L4 FNR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 FNR expired on 31 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 FNR?
- The MOT on L4 FNR expired on 31 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 FNR done?
- L4 FNR was recorded at 97,909 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
- Has L4 FNR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 FNR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L4 FNR 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 FNR find?
- L4 FNR passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe slightly damaged; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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