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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L60 CSPMOT history

L60 CSP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 71,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,170 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L60 CSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Sept 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L60 CSP was last recorded at 71,170 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,072 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
2,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,170 miles
  • 2025 – 71,072 miles
  • 2024 – 69,990 miles
  • 2023 – 69,817 miles
  • 2022 – 68,868 miles
  • 2021 – 63,371 miles
  • 2020 – 60,448 miles
  • 2019 – 60,075 miles
  • 2018 – 59,015 miles
  • 2017 – 57,388 miles
  • 2016 – 54,214 miles
  • 2015 – 50,953 miles
  • 2014 – 47,661 miles
  • 2013 – 44,828 miles
  • 2012 – 41,817 miles
  • 2011 – 39,498 miles
  • 2010 – 36,692 miles
  • 2009 – 33,429 miles
  • 2008 – 29,265 miles
  • 2007 – 26,116 miles
  • 2006 – 23,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,170 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Gear selector lever faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,170 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,170 miles
    Test number
    855180688115
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass71,072 miles (+1,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,072 miles
    Test number
    294342153520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass69,990 miles (+173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    825641737467
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    461925904701
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail69,817 miles (+949)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    646978894964
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,868 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    566191393355
    • AdvisoryGear selector lever faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail68,866 miles (+5,495)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,866 miles
    Test number
    492256411448
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Two = inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear selector lever faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,371 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    916528802980
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,347 miles (+62)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,347 miles
    Test number
    819247840074
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail63,285 miles (+2,837)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    752372769411
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BETWEEN THE TWO FLEXI PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BETWEEN THE TWO FLEXI PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,448 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    742087493268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,075 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    253888454496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail60,073 miles (+1,058)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    368325000647
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass59,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,015 miles
    Test number
    521380790379
    • AdvisoryFront and rear anti-role bar link bush's deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm ball joint gaiters split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner tie rod play

  15. Fail59,012 miles (+1,624)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    850216669696
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear anti-role bar link bush's deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm ball joint gaiters split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner tie rod play

  16. Pass57,388 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,388 miles
    Test number
    934504625439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,214 miles
    Test number
    998043314937
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  18. Fail54,214 miles (+3,261)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,214 miles
    Test number
    670313902151
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  19. Pass50,953 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,953 miles
    Test number
    525108870785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    778423994203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,660 miles (+225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,660 miles
    Test number
    846363194282
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail47,435 miles (+2,607)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    329552584467
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass44,828 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,828 miles
    Test number
    858273783210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,817 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,817 miles
    Test number
    525147282293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,498 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,498 miles
    Test number
    275603091281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,493 miles (+2,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,493 miles
    Test number
    975678281216
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass36,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    794933360282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail36,692 miles (+3,263)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    944669350240
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass33,429 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,429 miles
    Test number
    693054569249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,265 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,265 miles
    Test number
    733818188298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,116 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    253788087266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass23,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,249 miles
    Test number
    431157606254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L60 CSP

Does L60 CSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L60 CSP is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L60 CSP?
The MOT on L60 CSP is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L60 CSP done?
L60 CSP was recorded at 71,170 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
Has L60 CSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L60 CSP has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L60 CSP 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 L60 CSP find?
L60 CSP passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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