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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L4 FUTMOT history

L4 FUT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

L4 FUT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2024
Mileage
171,250 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FUT was last recorded at 171,250 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 5,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,709 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,541 miles
Average per year
6,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,250 miles
  • 2022 – 165,709 miles
  • 2021 – 163,346 miles
  • 2019 – 163,314 miles
  • 2018 – 162,271 miles
  • 2017 – 159,433 miles
  • 2016 – 151,560 miles
  • 2015 – 145,051 miles
  • 2014 – 136,059 miles
  • 2013 – 128,563 miles
  • 2012 – 122,083 miles
  • 2011 – 114,520 miles
  • 2010 – 107,106 miles
  • 2009 – 96,654 miles
  • 2008 – 87,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,250 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters covered with tape
  • AdvisoryBumpers covered with tape
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside component's

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,250 miles (+5,541)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,250 miles
    Test number
    314207108134
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters covered with tape
    • AdvisoryBumpers covered with tape
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside component's

  2. Pass165,709 miles (+2,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,709 miles
    Test number
    403508732037
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass163,346 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,346 miles
    Test number
    194620101189
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass163,314 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,314 miles
    Test number
    851285074376
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDampness around the off side rear upper fuel tank?

  5. Fail163,314 miles (+1,043)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,314 miles
    Test number
    224843917345
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDampness around the off side rear upper fuel tank?

  6. Pass162,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,271 miles
    Test number
    228197926215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,271 miles (+2,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,271 miles
    Test number
    860431945611
    • Repaired at testOffside Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail159,433 miles (+7,873)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,433 miles
    Test number
    575057838466
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass151,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,560 miles
    Test number
    126083059745
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail151,560 miles (+6,509)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,560 miles
    Test number
    202136422901
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass145,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    145,051 miles
    Test number
    861350791170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,051 miles (+8,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,051 miles
    Test number
    400748530306
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass136,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    136,059 miles
    Test number
    366753944373
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail136,059 miles (+7,496)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,059 miles
    Test number
    825763344389
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail128,563 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,563 miles
    Test number
    467613753396
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass128,563 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    128,563 miles
    Test number
    616573353397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,083 miles (+7,563)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,083 miles
    Test number
    489969612354
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHandbrake operation is poor

  18. Pass114,520 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,520 miles
    Test number
    556694711358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,106 miles (+10,452)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    751993620336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,654 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    223298109325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,229 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,229 miles
    Test number
    202403318342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,216 miles (+4,810)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    310984408357
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass82,406 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    444604938220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,908 miles2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,908 miles
    Test number
    662057128212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L4 FUT

Does L4 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 FUT expired on 14 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 FUT?
The MOT on L4 FUT expired on 14 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 FUT done?
L4 FUT was recorded at 171,250 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 6,127 miles a year.
Has L4 FUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FUT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L4 FUT 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 FUT find?
L4 FUT passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both sides; bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 8 more.

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