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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

L4 TTCMOT history

L4 TTC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 161,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

L4 TTC red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
161,313 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 TTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 TTC was last recorded at 161,313 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,289 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,313 miles
  • 2024 – 158,590 miles
  • 2023 – 155,427 miles
  • 2022 – 152,268 miles
  • 2021 – 149,198 miles
  • 2020 – 147,624 miles
  • 2019 – 144,477 miles
  • 2018 – 140,192 miles
  • 2017 – 136,270 miles
  • 2016 – 131,679 miles
  • 2015 – 126,042 miles
  • 2014 – 121,482 miles
  • 2013 – 116,246 miles
  • 2012 – 111,389 miles
  • 2011 – 106,355 miles
  • 2010 – 101,127 miles
  • 2009 – 98,430 miles
  • 2008 – 94,393 miles
  • 2007 – 89,677 miles
  • 2006 – 83,748 miles
  • 2005 – 75,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded and mounting bush missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,313 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    161,313 miles
    Test number
    748653417331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded and mounting bush missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,289 miles (+2,699)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,289 miles
    Test number
    562261610298
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod lower bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded and mounting bush missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,590 miles (+3,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,590 miles
    Test number
    894425894670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body Jack point rubber block missing and left body or under sill with hollow and corrosion, repair ASAP!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from or around engine sump!!

  4. Pass155,427 miles (+3,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,427 miles
    Test number
    388786065478
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf large corrosion hole where nsf sill jacking point should be (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass152,268 miles (+3,070)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,268 miles
    Test number
    288026808132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass149,198 miles (+1,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,198 miles
    Test number
    978039259345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass147,624 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    147,624 miles
    Test number
    134460993359
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail147,621 miles (+3,144)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,621 miles
    Test number
    875324212022
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,477 miles (+4,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,477 miles
    Test number
    661446653438
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass140,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,192 miles
    Test number
    808468945507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail140,192 miles (+3,922)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,192 miles
    Test number
    311921450536
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass136,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,270 miles
    Test number
    888321204710
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail136,270 miles (+4,591)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,270 miles
    Test number
    889162082860
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass131,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,679 miles
    Test number
    591653721809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,676 miles (+5,634)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,676 miles
    Test number
    186595665825
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass126,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    946364975171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,042 miles (+4,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    797084475102
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass121,482 miles (+5,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,482 miles
    Test number
    245525774483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail116,246 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,246 miles
    Test number
    645621773124
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass116,246 miles (+4,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,246 miles
    Test number
    677561573168
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass111,389 miles (+5,034)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,389 miles
    Test number
    818597972141
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear jacking pad missing

  22. Pass106,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    106,355 miles
    Test number
    108046361142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,350 miles (+5,223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    739816861191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass101,127 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,127 miles
    Test number
    313354870130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail101,119 miles (+2,689)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    222513370128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Fail98,430 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    683042489172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass98,430 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    902942389103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass94,393 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    221564188191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass89,677 miles (+5,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,677 miles
    Test number
    121754077178
    • 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)

  30. Pass83,748 miles (+8,390)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,748 miles
    Test number
    333348966124
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  31. Pass75,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    484095265131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 TTC

Does L4 TTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 TTC expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 TTC?
The MOT on L4 TTC expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 TTC done?
L4 TTC was recorded at 161,313 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 4,299 miles a year.
Has L4 TTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 TTC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 TTC 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 TTC find?
L4 TTC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front jacking point corroded and mounting bush missing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; oil leak, but not excessive from engine.

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