
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
L4 LDDMOT history
L4 LDD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 119,946 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 LDD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
L4 LDD was last recorded at 119,946 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 7,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,939 miles · 4 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,007 miles
- Average per year
- 5,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,946 miles
- 2024 – 112,939 miles
- 2023 – 107,959 miles
- 2022 – 102,322 miles
- 2021 – 97,814 miles
- 2020 – 92,390 miles
- 2019 – 87,705 miles
- 2018 – 85,694 miles
- 2017 – 81,264 miles
- 2016 – 77,212 miles
- 2015 – 74,605 miles
- 2014 – 68,806 miles
- 2013 – 64,261 miles
- 2012 – 61,819 miles
- 2011 – 56,119 miles
- 2010 – 48,534 miles
- 2009 – 41,779 miles
- 2008 – 34,052 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pad wear light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail119,946 miles (+7,007)5 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,946 miles
- Test number
- 214845907244
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,939 miles (+4,980)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 112,939 miles
- Test number
- 885582104784
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,959 miles (+5,637)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 107,959 miles
- Test number
- 475475441210
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,322 miles (+4,508)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 102,322 miles
- Test number
- 296902646187
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,814 miles (+5,424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 97,814 miles
- Test number
- 285763195637
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,390 miles (+4,685)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 92,390 miles
- Test number
- 813007880618
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,705 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 87,705 miles
- Test number
- 328999187006
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,705 miles (+2,011)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,705 miles
- Test number
- 567014472248
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,694 miles (+4,430)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 85,694 miles
- Test number
- 457774698306
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,264 miles (+9)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 81,264 miles
- Test number
- 909287687347
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad warning wire not connected
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Fail81,255 miles (+4,043)2 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,255 miles
- Test number
- 354112497590
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre ran off inside edge slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire not located in pad [loose]
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes have signs of corrosion cant fully check as covered in a plastic coating
Pass77,212 miles (+2,607)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 77,212 miles
- Test number
- 652093494293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
Pass74,605 miles (+5,799)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 74,605 miles
- Test number
- 114402325385
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
Pass68,806 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,806 miles
- Test number
- 497085174223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail68,785 miles (+4,524)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,785 miles
- Test number
- 285393474298
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBrake wear light on
Pass64,261 miles (+2,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 64,261 miles
- Test number
- 305088583233
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass61,819 miles (+5,700)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 61,819 miles
- Test number
- 758768492237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteUnknown lamp on dash board
Pass56,119 miles (+7,585)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 56,119 miles
- Test number
- 996202491260
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNear side front tyre shoulders worn
- NoteOff side front tyre cut close to cords and shoulder worn
- NoteOff side rear tyre 3mm
- NoteWarning lights on
Pass48,534 miles (+6,755)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 48,534 miles
- Test number
- 474460800416
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroding inner faces slight
- NoteBoth front tyres running off on shoulders
Pass41,779 miles (+7,727)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 41,779 miles
- Test number
- 181055099273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,052 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 34,052 miles
- Test number
- 404801908495
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteBoth front tyres running off on both shoulders to 2mm
Questions about L4 LDD
- Does L4 LDD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 LDD expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 LDD?
- The MOT on L4 LDD expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 LDD done?
- L4 LDD was recorded at 119,946 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
- Has L4 LDD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 LDD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 LDD 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 LDD find?
- L4 LDD failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 11 more.
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