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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

L4 VDMMOT history

L4 VDM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 31,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L4 VDM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
31,947 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VDM was last recorded at 31,947 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,830 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,117 miles
Average per year
1,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,947 miles
  • 2025 – 30,830 miles
  • 2024 – 30,040 miles
  • 2023 – 29,259 miles
  • 2022 – 28,560 miles
  • 2021 – 27,526 miles
  • 2020 – 27,010 miles
  • 2019 – 25,496 miles
  • 2018 – 23,707 miles
  • 2017 – 21,861 miles
  • 2016 – 18,714 miles
  • 2015 – 16,247 miles
  • 2014 – 14,048 miles
  • 2013 – 11,978 miles
  • 2012 – 10,697 miles
  • 2011 – 8,853 miles
  • 2010 – 6,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,947 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,947 miles (+1,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    31,947 miles
    Test number
    166736195655
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Pass30,830 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    559253916052
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
  3. Pass30,040 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    30,040 miles
    Test number
    200314256836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,259 miles (+699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    29,259 miles
    Test number
    458866182011
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test
  5. Pass28,560 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    28,560 miles
    Test number
    225306215943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,526 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,526 miles
    Test number
    644512092108
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers poor
  7. Pass27,010 miles (+1,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,010 miles
    Test number
    364180768773
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted unable to fully test some items
  8. Pass25,496 miles (+1,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,496 miles
    Test number
    408581302249
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre bald outer edge
  9. Pass23,707 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,707 miles
    Test number
    892243388470
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not posible
  10. Pass21,861 miles (+3,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,861 miles
    Test number
    749316819772
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible
    • AdvisoryWear on edges all tyres cracks in tyres (age)
  11. Pass18,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,714 miles
    Test number
    231442247375
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres showing signs of ageing. cracks appearing between treads
  12. Fail18,714 miles (+2,467)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,714 miles
    Test number
    743268828794
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres showing signs of ageing. cracks appearing between treads
  13. Pass16,247 miles (+2,199)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,247 miles
    Test number
    286009615223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCracks in all 4 tyre treads no cords showing
  14. Pass14,048 miles (+2,070)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    14,048 miles
    Test number
    719892534279
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass11,978 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    11,978 miles
    Test number
    116481343225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,697 miles (+1,844)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    10,697 miles
    Test number
    256924782155
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass8,853 miles (+2,476)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    8,853 miles
    Test number
    135992191150
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUndertrays fitted obstucting observation of testable items
  18. Pass6,377 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    6,377 miles
    Test number
    490719580157
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about L4 VDM

Does L4 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VDM is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VDM?
The MOT on L4 VDM is valid until 4 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 VDM done?
L4 VDM was recorded at 31,947 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,585 miles a year.
Has L4 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VDM has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on L4 VDM 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 VDM find?
L4 VDM passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: undertrays fitted.

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