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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

L4 FOKMOT history

L4 FOK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

L4 FOK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,020 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FOK was last recorded at 109,020 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 4,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,402 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,618 miles
Average per year
4,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,020 miles
  • 2025 – 104,402 miles
  • 2024 – 100,587 miles
  • 2023 – 98,834 miles
  • 2022 – 94,945 miles
  • 2021 – 93,115 miles
  • 2020 – 90,220 miles
  • 2019 – 86,996 miles
  • 2018 – 80,686 miles
  • 2017 – 74,102 miles
  • 2016 – 71,314 miles
  • 2015 – 68,040 miles
  • 2014 – 65,338 miles
  • 2013 – 62,008 miles
  • 2012 – 54,924 miles
  • 2011 – 47,143 miles
  • 2009 – 40,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,020 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,020 miles (+4,618)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,020 miles
    Test number
    619621653764
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,402 miles (+3,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    104,402 miles
    Test number
    870708234678
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,587 miles (+1,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,587 miles
    Test number
    905975137473
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass98,834 miles (+3,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    159663604321
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (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))

  5. Pass94,945 miles (+1,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,945 miles
    Test number
    325076455205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,115 miles (+2,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,115 miles
    Test number
    358801739167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass90,220 miles (+3,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,220 miles
    Test number
    227229861827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass86,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,996 miles
    Test number
    363988889767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,996 miles (+6,310)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,996 miles
    Test number
    829104930451
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,686 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,686 miles
    Test number
    598899281665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,102 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    301675674506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail74,098 miles (+2,784)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,098 miles
    Test number
    193500965086
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear plates (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread depth very close to legal limit

  13. Pass71,314 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    978392492168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,040 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,040 miles
    Test number
    177445305129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,338 miles (+3,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,338 miles
    Test number
    238717524102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass62,008 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,008 miles
    Test number
    359047523192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,985 miles (+7,061)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    266020923145
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front pads sensor wirer rubbing wheel
    • NotePad warning light on
    • NoteRear pads low

  18. Pass54,924 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    748079762008
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSome damage to o/s/rear tyre sidewall

  19. Fail54,924 miles (+7,781)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    119839562451
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSome damage to o/s/rear tyre sidewall

  20. Pass47,143 miles (+6,811)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    306837381034
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front discs
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear discs

  21. Pass40,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,332 miles
    Test number
    983241939354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 FOK

Does L4 FOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 FOK is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 FOK?
The MOT on L4 FOK is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 FOK done?
L4 FOK was recorded at 109,020 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
Has L4 FOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FOK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L4 FOK 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 FOK find?
L4 FOK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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