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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

L4 PSKMOT history

L4 PSK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,512 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 PSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 PSK was last recorded at 134,512 miles on 17 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2025: 134,519 miles, lower than 134,521 miles on 17 Jul 2024.
  • 17 Jun 2026: 134,512 miles, lower than 134,519 miles on 25 Jun 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,519 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Average per year
2,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,512 miles
  • 2025 – 134,519 miles
  • 2024 – 134,521 miles
  • 2023 – 134,470 miles
  • 2022 – 132,739 miles
  • 2021 – 130,677 miles
  • 2020 – 128,054 miles
  • 2019 – 125,521 miles
  • 2018 – 123,714 miles
  • 2017 – 122,014 miles
  • 2016 – 119,660 miles
  • 2015 – 117,447 miles
  • 2014 – 115,305 miles
  • 2013 – 113,094 miles
  • 2012 – 110,361 miles
  • 2011 – 107,283 miles
  • 2010 – 104,379 miles
  • 2009 – 102,074 miles
  • 2008 – 99,760 miles
  • 2007 – 97,264 miles
  • 2006 – 91,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,512 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • O/S Parking Brake Reading Low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,512 miles (-7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,512 miles
    Test number
    112405412387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,519 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,519 miles
    Test number
    552246214106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,521 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,521 miles
    Test number
    616737153267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,470 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,470 miles
    Test number
    943198228109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,739 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,739 miles
    Test number
    195398324068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,677 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,677 miles
    Test number
    455899408246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,054 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,054 miles
    Test number
    154361858232
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail128,022 miles (+2,501)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,022 miles
    Test number
    979495976890
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryO/S Parking Brake Reading Low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower Steering Belt Slack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass125,521 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    125,521 miles
    Test number
    296057342600
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/S Parking Brake Reading Low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail125,512 miles (+1,798)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,512 miles
    Test number
    652912038561
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine Over Heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/S Parking Brake Reading Low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass123,714 miles (+1,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    149927898562
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass122,014 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,014 miles
    Test number
    815979687059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,660 miles
    Test number
    790166756454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,660 miles (+2,213)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,660 miles
    Test number
    173959968250
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail117,447 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,447 miles
    Test number
    205641715250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  16. Pass117,447 miles (+2,142)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,447 miles
    Test number
    388251215209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Pass115,305 miles (+2,211)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,305 miles
    Test number
    928221694108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteRear differential has slight oil leak

  18. Pass113,094 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,094 miles
    Test number
    247716993460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteRear differential leaking

  19. Fail113,052 miles (+2,691)3 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,052 miles
    Test number
    995766793133
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteRear differential leaking

  20. Pass110,361 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    110,361 miles
    Test number
    318783002246
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe staring to corrode
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear cv boots perished
    • NoteRear number plate starting to fade
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  21. Fail110,361 miles (+3,078)1 repaired8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,361 miles
    Test number
    407393002260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe staring to corrode
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear cv boots perished
    • NoteRear number plate starting to fade
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  22. Pass107,283 miles (+2,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,283 miles
    Test number
    886513101212
    • NoteNearside rear cv boot starting to perish

  23. Pass104,379 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,379 miles
    Test number
    803264580143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in ends of rack

  24. Fail104,375 miles (+2,301)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,375 miles
    Test number
    863814980188
    • 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in ends of rack

  25. Pass102,074 miles (+52)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    523972099132
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable casing split
    • NoteRear tyres near legal limit
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in ends of rack

  26. Fail102,022 miles (+2,262)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    111009789109
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable casing split
    • NoteRear tyres near legal limit
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in ends of rack

  27. Pass99,760 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    99,760 miles
    Test number
    901580908211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass97,264 miles (+5,348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    97,264 miles
    Test number
    841362817200
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass91,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    91,916 miles
    Test number
    673228496199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail91,916 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,916 miles
    Test number
    833546486148
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about L4 PSK

Does L4 PSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 PSK is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 PSK?
The MOT on L4 PSK is valid until 24 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 PSK done?
L4 PSK was recorded at 134,512 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 2,135 miles a year.
Has L4 PSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 PSK has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L4 PSK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Jun 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 PSK find?
L4 PSK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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