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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L4 WGYMOT history

L4 WGY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

L4 WGY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,294 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 WGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 WGY was last recorded at 97,294 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 4,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,839 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,455 miles
Average per year
6,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,294 miles
  • 2025 – 92,839 miles
  • 2024 – 88,104 miles
  • 2023 – 82,718 miles
  • 2022 – 75,771 miles
  • 2021 – 68,216 miles
  • 2020 – 61,730 miles
  • 2019 – 48,680 miles
  • 2018 – 26,780 miles
  • 2017 – 20,164 miles
  • 2016 – 17,660 miles
  • 2015 – 15,606 miles
  • 2014 – 13,724 miles
  • 2013 – 10,941 miles
  • 2012 – 10,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,294 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre can be repaired

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,294 miles (+4,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    319488789326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre can be repaired
  2. Pass92,839 miles (+4,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    136213412876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,104 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    295530850306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,718 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    651693189842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,771 miles (+7,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    563260487674
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass68,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    399246063295
    • 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))
  7. Fail68,213 miles (+6,483)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    769204370725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  8. Pass61,730 miles (+13,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    421827429331
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass48,680 miles (+21,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,680 miles
    Test number
    102597720735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing low on the inner edges
  10. Pass26,780 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,780 miles
    Test number
    498390650659
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail26,747 miles (+6,583)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,747 miles
    Test number
    195503762628
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass20,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,164 miles
    Test number
    823377169659
    • AdvisoryOffside front & both rear tyres cracking.
  13. Fail20,164 miles (+2,504)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,164 miles
    Test number
    400402693224
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front & both rear tyres cracking.
  14. Pass17,660 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    17,660 miles
    Test number
    479383019581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,606 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,606 miles
    Test number
    388377915045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,724 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    13,724 miles
    Test number
    169567014467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,941 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    10,941 miles
    Test number
    145208413495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,845 miles (+25)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    10,845 miles
    Test number
    425943952418
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail10,820 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,820 miles
    Test number
    987477442303
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L4 WGY

Does L4 WGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 WGY is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 WGY?
The MOT on L4 WGY is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 WGY done?
L4 WGY was recorded at 97,294 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,370 miles a year.
Has L4 WGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 WGY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 WGY 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 WGY find?
L4 WGY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear nail in tyre can be repaired.

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