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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L4 SLAMOT history

L4 SLA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 46,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L4 SLA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
46,236 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SLA was last recorded at 46,236 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,894 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
1,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,236 miles
  • 2025 – 45,894 miles
  • 2024 – 45,248 miles
  • 2023 – 44,440 miles
  • 2022 – 43,844 miles
  • 2021 – 42,810 miles
  • 2020 – 41,883 miles
  • 2019 – 40,983 miles
  • 2018 – 39,224 miles
  • 2017 – 37,600 miles
  • 2016 – 35,904 miles
  • 2015 – 30,900 miles
  • 2014 – 24,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,236 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RF worn on outer edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,236 miles (+342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    243044883002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RF worn on outer edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass45,894 miles (+646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    45,894 miles
    Test number
    263873284988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17RF worn on outer edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass45,248 miles (+808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,248 miles
    Test number
    332551551590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,440 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    570211216234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  5. Pass43,844 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,844 miles
    Test number
    493130100128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,810 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,810 miles
    Test number
    735577231774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass41,883 miles (+900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    748413419586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,983 miles (+1,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,983 miles
    Test number
    691002079433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass39,224 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,224 miles
    Test number
    509591522868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,600 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    828430025662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,904 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,904 miles
    Test number
    648228944773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,828 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,828 miles
    Test number
    925814465866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

  13. Pass30,900 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,900 miles
    Test number
    253025959936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,383 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,383 miles
    Test number
    268164554265
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.

  15. Fail24,383 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,383 miles
    Test number
    389144854455
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.

Questions about L4 SLA

Does L4 SLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SLA is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 SLA?
The MOT on L4 SLA is valid until 20 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 SLA done?
L4 SLA was recorded at 46,236 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,805 miles a year.
Has L4 SLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SLA has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on L4 SLA 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 SLA find?
L4 SLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear lip; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 rf worn on outer edge close to legal limit; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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