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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L4 PMYMOT history

L4 PMY is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,851 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 PMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 PMY was last recorded at 152,851 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,727 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
4,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,851 miles
  • 2025 – 150,727 miles
  • 2023 – 147,529 miles
  • 2022 – 144,969 miles
  • 2021 – 140,375 miles
  • 2019 – 137,356 miles
  • 2018 – 116,226 miles
  • 2017 – 111,041 miles
  • 2016 – 92,000 miles
  • 2015 – 88,032 miles
  • 2014 – 62,166 miles
  • 2012 – 62,083 miles
  • 2011 – 61,112 miles
  • 2010 – 60,384 miles
  • 2009 – 58,193 miles
  • 2008 – 57,074 miles
  • 2007 – 56,112 miles
  • 2006 – 54,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear seat removed

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,851 miles (+2,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,851 miles
    Test number
    581777812840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat removed

  2. Pass150,727 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,727 miles
    Test number
    870114207132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,529 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,529 miles
    Test number
    758584653627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,969 miles (+4,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,969 miles
    Test number
    610990670785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,375 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,375 miles
    Test number
    742353380739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,356 miles (+21,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,356 miles
    Test number
    903366578067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lazy in operation/not locking up

  7. Pass116,226 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,226 miles
    Test number
    118899498612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,041 miles (+19,041)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,041 miles
    Test number
    797496050948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass92,000 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    997848780822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,032 miles (+25,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,032 miles
    Test number
    837332045124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass62,166 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    277128824423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,083 miles (+971)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,083 miles
    Test number
    478795352226
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Pass61,112 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,112 miles
    Test number
    565567511256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,384 miles (+2,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    843049970116
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,193 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    720724679174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,074 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    893870378142
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion, Near side front wing area

  17. Pass57,074 miles (+962)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    971480578182
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion, Near side front wing area

  18. Pass56,112 miles (+1,125)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    110653377151
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHas a small area of corrosion in n/s/f wing

  19. Pass54,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    703174976169
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L4 PMY

Does L4 PMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 PMY is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 PMY?
The MOT on L4 PMY is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 PMY done?
L4 PMY was recorded at 152,851 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 4,826 miles a year.
Has L4 PMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 PMY has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2008.
Has the mileage on L4 PMY 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 PMY find?
L4 PMY passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear seat removed.

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