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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L4 TYBMOT history

L4 TYB is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 167,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L4 TYB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
167,338 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 TYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 TYB was last recorded at 167,338 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 7,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,635 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,703 miles
Average per year
10,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,338 miles
  • 2025 – 159,635 miles
  • 2024 – 153,095 miles
  • 2023 – 140,238 miles
  • 2022 – 137,259 miles
  • 2021 – 125,195 miles
  • 2020 – 121,237 miles
  • 2019 – 107,095 miles
  • 2018 – 93,726 miles
  • 2017 – 81,078 miles
  • 2016 – 57,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,338 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,338 miles (+7,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    167,338 miles
    Test number
    774755538232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass159,635 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,635 miles
    Test number
    556326099562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,095 miles (+12,857)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,095 miles
    Test number
    652325464128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,238 miles (+2,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,238 miles
    Test number
    195956161087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass137,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,259 miles
    Test number
    378264427603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail137,259 miles (+12,064)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,259 miles
    Test number
    557617921278
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass125,195 miles (+3,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,195 miles
    Test number
    348805955452
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 225/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass121,237 miles (+14,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,237 miles
    Test number
    534751216822
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
  9. Pass107,095 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,095 miles
    Test number
    380201467324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,447 miles (+12,721)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,447 miles
    Test number
    972525425513
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass93,726 miles (+12,648)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    311802051582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,078 miles (+23,936)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    501446845614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,142 miles
    Test number
    846206882916
    • AdvisoryHorn x 1 inoperative

Questions about L4 TYB

Does L4 TYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 TYB is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 TYB?
The MOT on L4 TYB is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 TYB done?
L4 TYB was recorded at 167,338 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 10,547 miles a year.
Has L4 TYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 TYB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 TYB 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 TYB find?
L4 TYB passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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